305 Stainless Steel
The deep drawing process is a forming process which occurs under a combination of tensile and compressive conditions. A flat sheet metal blank is formed into a hollow body open on one side or a hollow body is formed into a hollow body with smaller cross-section. Type 305 Stainless Steel is an austenitic chromium nickel stainless steel. Type 305 stainless can be spun and deep drawn more easily due to an increased nickel content that decreases work hardening. Directionality introduced during cold rolling process must be kept to a minimum amount to limit earring during the drawing process. Applications such as complex conical shapes, expanded metal parts, small diameter deep containers or sleeves, and spinning metal are common uses for Type 305 Stainless.
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Characteristics of 305
305 features increased nickel content which decreases working hardening. This material is corrosion resistant similar to 304/304L stainless steel.
Working with 305
305 is nonmagnetic in its annealed and cold worked conditions. Directionality introduced during cold rolling process must be kept to a minimum amount to limit earring during the drawing process.
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Common Trade Names
*The technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes. It is not warranted or guaranteed.
Industry Applications for 305
- Deep draw and spun components
- Eyelets
- Electronics
- Food Processing
- Kitchen utensils
- Appliances
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Carbon | - | 0.12 |
| Mn | Manganese | - | 2.00 |
| Si | Silicon | - | 1.00 |
| Cr | Chromium | 17.00 | 19.00 |
| Ni | Nickel | 10.00 | 13.00 |
| Mo | Molybdenum | - | 0.75 |
| P | Phosphorus | 0.040 | - |
| S | Sulfur | - | 0.030 |
| Cu | Copper | - | 0.75 |
| Fe | Iron | - | Balance |
Physical Properties
- Density: 0.29 lb/in3 (8.03 g/cm3)
- Modulus of Elasticity in Tension: 29 x 106 psi (200GPa)
| Temperature Range | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | mm/mm/°C | in/in/°F · 10? |
| 20 - 100 | 68 - 212 | 16.6 · 10-6 | 9.2 · 10-6 |
| 20 - 870 | 68 - 1600 | 19.8 · 10-6 | 11 · 10-6 |
| Temperature Range | W/m · K | Btu/(hr/ft²/in/°F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | ||
| 100 | 212 | 16.3 | 9.4 |
| 500 | 932 | 21.4 | 12.4 |
| °C | °F | Microhm-cm | Microhm-in. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 68 | 72 | 28.3 |
| 100 | 212 | 78 | 30.7 |
| 200 | 392 | 86 | 33.8 |
| 400 | 752 | 100 | 39.4 |
| 600 | 1112 | 111 | 43.7 |
| 800 | 1472 | 121 | 47.6 |
| 900 | 1652 | 126 | 49.6 |