Precision Custom CNC 17-4PH Stainless Steel Parts
We excel in crafting precision custom CNC 17-4PH stainless steel parts. Renowned for its exceptional mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, 17-4PH stainless steel is an ideal choice for various industrial applications.
Expert Craftsmanship:
Our team of skilled engineers and machinists leverages professional CNC technology to produce intricate 17-4PH stainless steel parts with precision. From simple to complex geometries, we ensure each component meets the strict tolerances and quality standards.
Superior Material Properties:
17-4PH stainless steel offers exceptional mechanical properties, including high tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good machinability. These characteristics make it suitable for demanding environments and critical applications where reliability and performance are paramount.
Characteristic
1. Chemical Composition:
17-4PH stainless steel, also known as Type 630, comprises approximately 15-17.5% chromium, 3-5% nickel, 3-5% copper, 0.07% maximum carbon, and 0.15-0.45% niobium/tantalum.
2. Mechanical Properties:
- Tensile Strength: 1100-1300 MPa (160-190 ksi)
- Yield Strength: 1000 MPa (145 ksi) minimum
- Elongation: 8-14%
- Hardness: HRC 35-45
3. Corrosion Resistance:
17-4PH stainless steel exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in various environments, including mild atmospheres, freshwater, and most chemicals. It is particularly resistant to corrosion in acidic, chloride-containing, and high-temperature conditions.
4. Heat Treatment Capability:
This alloy offers the convenience of being heat treatable, allowing for various heat treatment processes such as solution annealing, precipitation hardening, and aging. Heat treatment can enhance the material's mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
5. Machinability:
17-4PH stainless steel possesses good machinability in the annealed condition. However, due to its high strength and hardness after heat treatment, machining becomes more challenging, requiring appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and coolant/lubricant selection.
6. Weldability:
While 17-4PH stainless steel can be welded using conventional methods such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), it is essential to follow proper preheating, interpass temperature control, and post-weld heat treatment procedures to minimize the risk of cracking and preserve mechanical properties.
7. Strength and Toughness:
This stainless steel grade offers a combination of high strength and toughness, making it suitable for demanding applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, and oil and gas.
8. Dimensional Stability:
Precision CNC machining of 17-4PH stainless steel parts ensures tight dimensional tolerances and excellent repeatability, meeting the stringent requirements of critical components and assemblies.
9. Magnetic Properties:
17-4PH stainless steel exhibits magnetic properties due to its martensitic structure after heat treatment, allowing for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatibility and applications in magnetic sensor systems.
10. Cost Considerations:
While 17-4PH stainless steel offers superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, its higher material and machining costs compared to standard stainless steels may impact overall project budgets and feasibility.
Application
1. Renewable Energy Solutions:
Precision custom CNC 17-4PH stainless steel parts play a vital role in renewable energy applications, such as wind turbines, solar panel mounting systems, and hydroelectric power generation equipment. Their corrosion resistance, strength, and durability ensure reliable performance and longevity in renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to sustainable power generation.
2. Sporting Equipment Manufacturing:
In the sporting goods industry, they are utilized in high-performance equipment such as golf club heads, tennis racket frames, and bicycle components. The material's strength-to-weight ratio, impact resistance, and fatigue endurance enhance the performance and durability of sporting equipment, catering to the needs of professional athletes and enthusiasts alike.
3. Aerospace Interiors and Cabin Components:
Beyond traditional aerospace applications, they find use in aircraft interiors, including seating systems, galley equipment, and lavatory fixtures. Their lightweight yet robust properties, coupled with corrosion resistance, ensure comfort, safety, and aesthetics in aircraft cabin interiors, meeting stringent aviation standards for passenger experience and satisfaction.
4. Precision Instrumentation and Measurement Devices:
In precision instrumentation and metrology, they contribute to the manufacturing of measurement devices, scientific instruments, and laboratory equipment. Their dimensional stability, corrosion resistance, and machinability enable precise measurement accuracy, reliability, and repeatability in scientific research, industrial metrology, and quality control applications.
5. Entertainment Industry Engineering:
The entertainment industry utilizes them in stage rigging systems, amusement park rides, and concert equipment. The material's strength, corrosion resistance, and fatigue endurance ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of entertainment structures and equipment, enhancing audience experiences and event safety protocols.
6. Luxury Yacht and Superyacht Construction:
In luxury yacht and superyacht construction, they are employed in propulsion systems, anchor mechanisms, and onboard amenities. Their resistance to corrosion, saltwater exposure, and harsh marine environments ensure the durability, aesthetics, and performance of luxury vessels, meeting the discerning standards of yacht owners and builders worldwide.
7. Agricultural Machinery and Equipment:
Agricultural machinery benefits from CNC 17-4PH stainless steel parts in farm equipment such as tractor components, irrigation systems, and harvesting machinery. The material's strength, corrosion resistance, and wear properties withstand the rigors of agricultural operations, ensuring efficient farm productivity, equipment longevity, and food production sustainability.
8. Telecommunications Infrastructure:
In telecommunications infrastructure, precision custom CNC 17-4PH stainless steel parts are utilized in antenna arrays, satellite communications systems, and mobile network towers. Their resistance to environmental factors, including corrosion, wind loads, and temperature fluctuations, ensures the reliability, longevity, and signal integrity of telecommunications networks, supporting global connectivity and communication services.
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