Machinability

Grade 305 stainless steel can be machined through slow speeds and heavy feeds.

Welding

Grade 305 stainless steel can be welded using most of the resistance and fusion methods. Oxyacetylene welding is not preferred for this steel.

305 Stainless Steel Pipe tube

Hot Working

Hot working of grade 305 stainless steel can be done at 1149 to 1260°C (2100 to 2300°F). This process is followed by rapid cooling to obtain maximum corrosion resistance.

Cold Working

Grade 305 stainless steel can be drawn, spun, headed and blanked due to its low work hardening rate.

Annealing

Grade 305 stainless steel can be annealed at temperature ranging from 1010 to 1121°C (1850 to 2050°F) followed by rapid cooling.

Hardening

Grade 305 stainless steel is unresponsive to heat treatment. The hardness and strength of the steel can be increased through cold working.

CHEMISTRY TYPICAL

Carbon: 0.12 max
Manganese: 2.00 max
Silicon: 1.00 max
Chromium: 17.00-19.00
Nickel: 10.00 -13.00
Molybdenum: 0.75 max
Phosphorus: 0.040
Sulfur: 0.030 max
Copper: 0.75 max
Iron: Balance