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    Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    Hello,
    316 vs 316L Stainless Steel what's the difference?
    Thank you.

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    Quote Originally Posted by VisionAlloys101 View Post
    Hello,
    316 vs 316L Stainless Steel what's the difference?
    Thank you.
    The L = Low Carbon so not much difference apart from that, the L is better for welding
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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    and what is the difference between these two and 304?

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    Quote Originally Posted by langoshin View Post
    and what is the difference between these two and 304?
    Thats a very open question, if you do a Google search you will find what you need

    Here is some information on the (2) material grades

    https://www.rocheindustry.com/304-vs...el_differences
    Mactec54

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    Quote Originally Posted by langoshin View Post
    and what is the difference between these two and 304?
    304 is a pain to machine, in my opinion. It work hardens as you cut it and if you lighten up on the cuts it just turns nasty after a while. in my experience 304 is almost always used in food grade applications and 316 in mechanical applications.

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    thanks guys
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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    The main difference between 316 vs 316L stainless steel is that 316L has a lower carbon content. This is because 316L has less carbon in it than 316. This makes it more resistant to corrosion.

    The other main difference between 316 vs 316L stainless steel is that 316L is a more affordable option. This is because it has less carbon in it, which makes it less expensive to produce.

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

    Quote Originally Posted by VisionAlloys101 View Post
    Hello,
    316 vs 316L Stainless Steel what's the difference?
    Thank you.
    Tell us you don't understand sub-forums... without TELLING us you don't understand subforms..... :-)

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    Re: Stainless Steel 316 VS 316L Difference

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