Stainless Steel Sheet Guide: Alloys & Finishes
Cut2Size Metals carries a variety of stainless steel sheets & finishes. Here's a quick guide to help you find the right sheet for your job.
As always, if you don't see what you need or have questions, give us a call at (812) 429-1634 and we can special order items and answer all your stainless steel questions. Some of our stainless steel sheets come in multiple finishes, but most of our customers use the 2B finish for their applications.
304 2B Finish
The 304 alloy is the most common alloy of stainless steel used for sheet metal fabrication. It has good formability and weldability and offers good corrosion resistance to both chemical and atmospheric conditions.
The 2B finish is a bright, cold rolled industrial finish with no grain pattern. Learn more about the 2B finish >
304 #4 Polish
The 304 alloy is the most common alloy of stainless steel used for sheet metal fabrication. It has good formability and weldability and offers good corrosion resistance to both chemical and atmospheric conditions.
The #4 Polish finish has a 150-180 grit grain in one direction. Learn more about the #4 Polish finish >
304 #8 Mirror Finish
The 304 alloy is the most common alloy of stainless steel used for sheet metal fabrication. It has good formability and weldability and offers good corrosion resistance to both chemical and atmospheric conditions.
The #8 Mirror finish is a polished, highly reflective finish with the grain marks polished out. Learn more about the #8 Mirror finish >
309 2D Finish
The 309 alloy provides excellent corrosion resistance and heat resistance plus good strength at room and elevated temperatures. Typical uses include furnace parts, heating elements, aircraft and jet engine parts, heat exchangers, kiln liners, boiler baffles, refinery and chemical processing equipment, and auto exhaust parts.
The 2D finish is a dull, cold rolled industrial finish with no grain pattern.
316 2B Finish
The 316 alloy has better corrosion resistance as well as higher strength at elevated temperatures than 304. Used for pumps, valves, textile and chemical equipment, pulp & paper and marine applications.
The 2B finish is a bright, cold rolled industrial finish with no grain pattern. Learn more about the 2B finish >
430 2B Finish
The 430 alloy combines good corrosion resistance and heat and oxidation resistance up to 1500°F with good mechanical properties. Unlike the other grades we carry, type 430 is magnetic. Applications include oil refinery equipment, roofing and siding, and restaurant equipment.
The 2B finish is a bright, cold rolled industrial finish with no grain pattern. Learn more about the 2B finish >
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