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Stainless Steel For Instruments Combines High Strength And Toughness.(Brief Article)

By Gruber, Elizabeth M.
Publication: Modern Machine Shop
Date: Thursday, February 1 2001

Custom 465 stainless is a new stainless alloy. The material already has been used for screwdrivers and nut drivers. It also can be considered for clamping and spreading instruments, as well as impacting instruments, the company says.

The characteristics of the stainless alloy exceed the properties of Custom 630 stainless (17Cr-4Ni), Custom 450 stainless, Custom 455 stainless and PH 13-8 Mo stainless, according to the company. Like Custom 450 stainless and Custom 630, the new grade offers corrosion resista