Alloys for Any Application
304 Stainless Steel Investment Casting
IPC Foundry Group offers all-inclusive precision casting services, from onboarding and engineering to certification and delivery. Trust our more than 45 years of experience to get your stainless steel component ready for market quickly.
Material Highlight
A Quick Look at
304 Stainless Steel
304 stainless steel is one of the most common types of stainless steel and is part of the more extensive 300 series of stainless steel. It is an austenitic alloy, which refers to its crystal structure. 304 stainless is non-magnetic and has a high level of chromium and nickel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties, making it a great choice for components that will be used in challenging environments such as medical equipment, refrigeration, marine environments, pressure systems, and more.
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Tensile Strength MPa: 700
Yield Strength MPa: 425
Elongation: 33%
Hardness ~90Rb
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S30400, CF8
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304 Stainless has the following composition:
Carbon: .08%Silicon: 1.00%
Manganese: 2.00%
Phosphorus: 0.045%
Sulfur: 0.03%
Chromium: 18-20%
Nickel: 8-11%
In the Field
What Industries Use
304 Stainless Steel Castings
304 stainless steel is a super versatile alloy used in hundreds of industries. It offers high strength while retaining ductility and is also heat, oxidation, and corrosion resistant. Below, we’ll explore just a few industries that can benefit from utilizing 304 stainless castings.
Medical
With inherent sterile/antimicrobial properties and corrosion resistance, stainless steel is a go-to choice for many medical components, including surgical and laboratory equipment, tools, and more.
Aircraft
304 Stainless has good heat resistance and sharp esthetic make it a frequently used choice in aircraft, especially in exhaust components.
Food Processing
Wear resistance and cleanliness are paramount in food processing, making 304 stainless steel a great choice for components such as pressure vessels, mills, refrigeration, machinery, and more.
Military
Stainless steel is a tough, versatile material frequently found in military applications from mess kits to missile systems.
Marine
Day in, day out exposure to salt water makes stainless steel a staple in the marine industry. Often being found in pressure vessels, pumps, valves, water filtration equipment, and more.
Oil & Gas
Heat and corrosion resistance make stainless steel invaluable in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. 304 stainless is frequently found in pumps, valves, and pressure vessels.
Next Day Onboarding
Perfect Castings
in 3 Easy Steps
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Send us Your Part
Whether you have a time-tested component or are still in the idea stage, our team of engineers will meet you where you’re at and get you across the finish line.
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Onboarding
After getting your part production ready, we onboard your part for a full production cycle, often with the first articles completed in as little as two weeks.
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Perfect Parts, Right On Time
We understand the importance of having components ready when you need them. Our 24/7 production cycle and network of foundries ensures that you get your parts perfectly cast and delivered on time.
Casting 101
Advantages of
Investment Casting
The investment casting process allows us to affordably and reliably produce hundreds or even thousands of metal parts with complex geometries, ultra-thin walls, smooth surface finishes, and less secondary finishing work than comparative metalworking methods. Click the link below to learn more!
Your Precision Casting Partner
Why Choose IPC?
IPC is a manufacturing partner you can count on. With more than 45 years of industry experience, our network of domestic and international foundries allows us to tackle investment casting projects for mid-sized and large businesses easily.
New Capacity
IPC is future-focused, constantly adding new technology and capacity to our network of foundries. Do you have a unique production challenge? We’re willing to invest in our facilities to scale with your needs and be a production partner you can count on for years to come.
Hassle-Free Offshoring
IPC offers a streamlined solution to offshoring by connecting you with our international foundries. Say goodbye to off-hour meetings and communication breakdowns while enjoying price-sensitive casting solutions, mass manufacturing, and exotic alloys like titanium and aluminum.
On-Shoring Focused
IPC is actively investing to keep up with the trend of companies bringing their casting work back to the United States. Our Utah & Texas based foundries offer next-day onboarding and some of the most experienced production teams in the country. Work with our team from start to finish throughout engineering, design, manufacturing, heat treating, testing, UL-Certification, and more.
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