416 Stainless Steel Casting
At Aero Metals, we produce investment castings from 416 stainless steel, offering excellent machinability and corrosion resistance. 416 stainless steel is a high-precision martensitic steel alloy, making it ideal for components requiring detail, consistency, and economical manufacturing. With in-house tooling and CNC machining capabilities, we manufacture 416 stainless steel investment casting components that meet tight tolerances and complex geometries for clients in a wide range of industries.
Get the 416 stainless steel castings you need from Aero Metals. Contact us to learn more about our investment casting processes, manufacturing capabilities, and high-volume order fulfillment abilities. Request a quote to begin your order today.
Typical Applications of 416 Steel Investment Casting
416 stainless steel castings are commonly used in applications that require moderate corrosion resistance, high strength, and excellent machinability. Its excellent surface finish and dimensional precision make 416 stainless steel an ideal choice for industries that require components with secondary machining operations or critical tolerances. Common applications include:
- Firearm components (triggers, bolts, receivers)
- Valve bodies and parts
- Pump components
- Gears and shafts
- Fasteners and couplings
- Automotive parts
Advantages of 416 Stainless Steel Casting
416 stainless steel is one of the most machinable stainless steel alloys. This makes it a highly beneficial material for cast components, especially in high-volume, precision applications. Advantages of using 416 stainless steel for investment castings include:
- Excellent machinability: Better than 410 stainless steel, reducing overall machining time and allowing for faster production.
- Good castability: Well-suited for producing complex, highly precise parts.
- Moderate corrosion resistance: Exhibits reliable corrosion resistance and is ideal for controlled or indoor applications.
- Mechanical properties: Provides excellent strength and hardness, and can be heat-treated for enhanced durability.
416 Stainless Steel Chemical Composition
416 stainless steel is made from a blend of:
- Carbon (C): ≤ 0.15%
- Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.00%
- Manganese (Mn): ≤ 1.25%
- Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.06%
- Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.15%
- Chromium (Cr): = 12.0–14.0%
- Molybdenum (Mo): ≤ 0.6%
While 416 stainless steel has very low nickel content compared to other stainless steels, it still maintains reliable corrosion resistance.
Why Choose Aero Metals for 416 Steel Investment Casting?
Aero Metals has over 60 years of experience producing high-quality and high-volume investment castings. When you partner with us, you can take advantage of our many services and benefits:
- In-house tooling, engineering, and prototyping for production support
- Exceptional quality control and inspection standards
- CNC machining for secondary operations
- Experience with high-complexity and precision-critical parts
- Reliable turnaround and competitive pricing
- One-stop shop for design to finished casting
Get the results you need for any investment casting order from Aero Metals.
