In this section more information about fabrication, welding, cleaning, descaling, forming, ... of stainless steels can be found.
Sandvik’s guidelines provide a step-by-step aid to the successful welding of stainless steels and nickel alloys: filler meta,, welding parameters, joint preparation, post-weld cleaning and more…
Published: 12/6/2017
Last modified: 12/6/2017
Practical guidance for the proper use of stainless steel is limited and dispersed. It is the purpose of this brochure to combine information from standards with relevant practical experience to give designers and fabricators basic orientation. For practical reasons this publication focuses on flat products.
This publication is available in English, French and German [clicking on the language will download a pdf]
Published: 5/1/2016
Last modified: 5/1/2016
Complex design requirements can make it necessary to combine different metallic materials within the same component. Also, chance combinations can often be found, governed only by the availability of, for instance, fasteners or shims. In certain circumstances, such mixed-material designs can lead to corrosion in one of the partner materials. This phenomenon includes galvanic corrosion, in which two different metals form a galvanic couple.
The present publication describes the principles of galvanic corrosion and the main parameters that allow designers to estimate corrosion risk.
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Published: 17/12/2015
Last modified: 17/12/2015
Adhesive bonding is the process of joining materials with the aid of an adhesive - a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. This brochure describes the process with stainless steels.
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Published: 14/12/2015
Last modified: 14/12/2015
This brochure contains the following chapters:
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Published: 14/12/2015
Last modified: 14/12/2015
The technical literature on the Design, Fabrication and Welding of Stainless Steels of the Nickel Institute includes:
Published: 3/7/2012
Last modified: 3/7/2012
"Good Practices" is an online slide presentation (with accompanying audio) that highlights the good practices which should be followed to maintain the corrosion resistance and aesthetic qualities of austenitic stainless steels.
Source: Nickel Institute
Published: 3/7/2012
Last modified: 3/7/2012
This document discusses the following points:
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Published: 8/5/2012
Last modified: 8/5/2012
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.
Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America
Published: 8/5/2012
Last modified: 8/5/2012
Stainless steel has considerable potential informing applications, due to its interesting range of mechanical properties. The material's high strength-to-weigth ratio and considerable elongation and work hardening properties mean it can often meet the challenges of complex, three-dimensional, seamless designs.
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Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
Stainless steels are selected for applications where their inherent corrosion resistance, strength and aesthetic appeal are required. However, dependent on the service conditions, stainless steels will stain and discolour due to surface deposits and so cannot be assumed to be completely maintenance-free. In order to achieve maximum corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Provided the grade of stainless steel and the surface finish are correctly selected, and cleaning schedules carried out on a regular basis, good performance and long service life will result.
Source: British Stainless Steel Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
Welding inevitably produces contamination of the steel surface, not least of which is the heat tint at the weld line. Care must be taken to minimise and control this contamination. Similarly care must be taken when designing and implementing stud welded structures. Welded structures should normally be cleaned after fabrication. Various methods are available which may influence the aesthetics of the unit. This can be advantageous.
Source: British Stainless Steel Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
The importance of good design and surface finish selection for the successful fabrication of stainless steel is outlined along with some of the properties that can affect the fabrication and performance of stainless steels.
Source: British Stainless Steel Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
An overview of welding stainless steels is given, with particular reference to the various welding methods that can be used. Standards mentioned include BSEN1600 BSEN12072 BSEN12073 BSEN760 BSEN287 Part1 (Approved testing of welders for fusion welding) BSEN288 Part 3 Welding Procedure tests for the arc welding of steels.
Source: British Stainless Steel Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
Forming methods are discussed and include cutting, sawing, shearing, plasma cutting, blanking, punching, piercing, bending, drawing, spinning and tube bending.
Source: British Stainless Steel Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
For many years, stainless steel low pressure fittings have been manufactured to dimensions of cast (ANSI B16.3) malleable iron and wrought steel (BS 1740) fittings standards. These standards have governed the majority of readily available stainless steel products in Australia.
Source: Australian Stainless Steel Development Association
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
Specifiers and fabricators requiring the unique combination of high corrosion resistance and outstanding material strength provided by duplex stainless steels now have freely available to them a definitive guide to selecting and working with duplex grades.
A major update of ‘Practical Guidelines for the fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels’ brings together in one publication experience from around the world. It goes beyond the first and second generations of these materials also taking into account the latest developments in lean duplex and hyper duplex grades.
This publication is available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish (clicking on the language will open the pdf).
Published: 7/5/2012
Last modified: 7/5/2012
