SAE J405 30303= 303 STAINLESS ??? 3

[rivtim]

I have a part for quoting with material spec "SAE J405 30303". Is this a machining grade 303 stainless steel?

 

[CoryPad]

There is no designation 30303 in SAE J405.

Regards,

Cory

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[swall]

Yes, SAE J405 JAN89 shows a designation 30303 for 303 free machining stainless.

 

[CoryPad]

I suppose I should clarify my answer. I used the most recent version of SAE J405, dated 1998-06. If this is a part for a new quotation, you should contact your customer and inform them that this alloy has not been listed in SAE J405 for nearly 8 years and that a different alloy or specification should be used.

Regards,

Cory

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