Machining 316 Stainless Steel is a very challenging process. The material has several properties that are different from most other materials. These properties can cause defects in your manufactured parts
The most important thing to remember when machining 316 Stainless Steel is to machine carefully and with respect for the material. If you don't, you will end up with a part that is not as good as it could be.
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