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Stainless Steel Fabrication

Designer Handbook

Describes fabrication methods, such as cutting, shearing, blanking, bending and forming. Compares stainless to mild steel with suggested fabrication methods. Descaling, removing mild discoloration, and the definition of passivation are discussed. Comments on handling, care in the shop, and cleaning procedures.

Table of Contents
General Characteristics of Stainless Steel Fabrication Properties Cutting Mechanical Shearing Circle Shearing Sawing Blanking, Punching, and Nibbling Abrasive Cutting Thermal Flux Cutting Arc Cutting Plasma Arc Cutting Bending Springback Types Press Brakes	Bending (continued) Roll Bending Roll Forming Stretch Forming Descaling Removal of Oxide Scale Pickling Solutions Blasting Removal of Weld Discoloration Passivation Finishing Grinding, Polishing & Buffing Care in the Shop Handling Contamination Cleaning Rust Contamination Cleaning Methods

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