Guys, thank you for all the input.
We requested strictly 316L from our supplier in the most recent purchase orders. Our delivery today came with 316/316L. Our investigation now takes a turn to see if this supplier is buying from the same distributor as our previous supplier was. I will also be...
I understand this completely. The problem we are having is machining this new ''hybrid'' material. I am not sure how else to identify it. It work hardens very rapidly unlike the old 316L we used to get.
Hi everyone,
First time posting. I am a quality manager for a manufacturing shop, machine shop (cnc/sheet metal).
On to my question. We have been machining 316L bar and have had very little trouble up until recently. Our supplier gave us some 316/316L dual certified material. We had no idea...
