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302 Stainless
302 Stainless steel
Multi-Purpose Austenitic Stainless Steel
302 Stainless Steel (ASTM A313, AMS 5516, AMS 5636)
High-strength, corrosion-resistant austenitic alloy with excellent formability. Ideal for springs, wire forms, and medical components.
MGM Industries supplies precision bar and wire in 302 SS—made to spec and ready for forming, machining, or fabrication.
Key Features
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​​High tensile strength with excellent ductility
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Good corrosion resistance in mild environments
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Non-magnetic in annealed condition, becomes magnetic when cold-worked
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Excellent formability and cold working characteristics
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Cost-effective alternative to higher alloy stainless steels
Chemical Composition
Element
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Phosphorus (P)
Sulfur (S)
Silicon (Si)
Chromium (Cr)
Nickel (Ni)
Nitrogen (N)
Iron (Fe)
Percentage
≤ 0.15%
≤ 2.00%
≤ 0.045%
≤ 0.030%
≤ 1.00%
17.00 – 19.00%
8.00 – 10.00%
≤ 0.10%
Balance
Note: Composition may vary slightly depending on form and specification (ASTM, AMS, etc.)
Material Solutions
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DFARS & Domestic Melt
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Custom sizes, length and finishes
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Diameters from 0.0254mm to 25.4mm (0.001" to 1.00")
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Lengths from 152.4mm to 3657.6m (6.00" to 144")
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​Ground & Polished finishes 8 RA or better
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Diameter tolerance as tight as ±0.0001​
Applications
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Aerospace & Defense
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Medical Devices
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Dental Tools
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Catheter & Endoscopy
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Robotics & Automation
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High-temperature environments
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