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  1. MManufacturing

    Stainless Steel Rust Problem

    I see, thanks for the input. I was hoping to avoid using a better grade stainless steel, as these are parts ordered in from somewhere else. There is a minimum order for special orders, and we probably wouldn't see the return for about 10 years (sales volume just won't be high enough). But it...
  2. MManufacturing

    Stainless Steel Rust Problem

    Thanks for the reply. A thermal treatment AFTER it's welded? How hot do we need to get it? And... do we need to control the cool down rate?
  3. MManufacturing

    Stainless Steel Rust Problem

    Not sure what the special salt water plating is. We happen to have other products that are plated by the same company, but nothing is plated specifically for salt water..... except for this particular project. I 'think' that they plate it in chrome first, then something after that. I guess I'd...
  4. MManufacturing

    Stainless Steel Rust Problem

    Thanks for all the help bud.... Just to clarify things - The rust is happening only AFTER its been in saltwater. Didn't know if that would make any difference in your answer. Ok, if it's the flux, then would you be able to recommend a superior flux product to use? Also, yes... this will be a...
  5. MManufacturing

    Stainless Steel Rust Problem

    Thanks in advance to those willing to lend a hand with this project.... Our company (a custom machine shop) is trying to develop a salt water product. Since we're in the middle of South Dakota, we don't really deal with saltwater anything. hahahah Basically, we've silver soldered a stainless...
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