301 Half Hard Stainless Steel Sheet
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301 Half Hard Stainless Steel Sheet

301 half-hard stainless steel sheet is a metastable austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel sheet produced using a precise cold-rolling process to control the degree of work hardening, falling between the annealed soft state (1/4H) and the fully hard state (H).
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Products Description

 

301 half-hard stainless steel sheet solves the problems of insufficient strength and easy deformation of soft stainless steel, while avoiding the drawbacks of poor plasticity and easy cracking of fully hard stainless steel. It is a high-performance, high-strength, lightweight industrial-grade core material with wide applications in the automotive, electronics, rail transportation, and precision hardware industries.

 

301 half hard stainless steel sheet

 

Parameters

 

Product name

301 half hard stainless steel sheet

Process

High Quality Cold Rolled

Thickness

0.05mm–3.0mm (Mainstream: 0.1–2.0mm, Customizable for Special Thickness)

Width

1000mm, 1219mm (4ft), 1500mm, Slitting Customizable

Length

2000mm, 2438mm (8ft), 3000mm, Custom Cut-to-Size

Surface Finish

2B (Matte), BA (Bright), No.4 (Sandblasted), HL (Hairline), 8K (Mirror), Embossed

Edge Treatment

Slit Edge, Mill Edge

Hardness Condition

1/2H (Half Hard, Main Promotion), Optional: 1/4H, 3/4H, H, EH, SH

Executive Standard

ASTM A666, AISI 301, JIS G4305, GB/T 3280, EN 10088-2

 

Embossed

 

301 half hard stainless steel sheet

 

Applications

 

Automotive parts applications: body trim strips, door springs, wiper brackets, wheel covers, clips, seat rails, fasteners, new energy battery housings, and automotive stamped structural parts. It meets the automotive industry's core requirements for lightweight, high-strength, and easy-to-form properties, improving the durability and aesthetics of automotive parts.

Electronics and Precision Hardware: Precision springs, sensor springs, battery connectors, switch contacts, springs, clips, shielding covers, printer/copier accessories, and drone structural components. Leveraging precise hardness control and excellent conductivity, these components meet the miniaturization and high-precision requirements of precision electronic products.

Rail Transit and Construction: Subway/high-speed rail interior panels, decorative moldings, door frames, curtain wall components, metal ceilings, spring connectors, and lightweight structural components. Highly weather-resistant and with excellent flatness, balancing aesthetics and structural strength, suitable for various outdoor and indoor architectural scenarios.

 

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FAQ

 

Q1: Can 301 semi-hard stainless steel sheet be bent? Will it crack?

A1: Yes, it can be bent normally and will not crack. 301 semi-hard stainless steel sheet has an elongation of ≥10%, supports 90° bending, R-angle forming, and light stamping. It is recommended that the bending radius be ≥1.5 × sheet thickness to avoid excessively sharp bends. Bending process guidance can be provided to ensure smooth processing.

Q2: Which is more corrosion-resistant, 301 semi-hard stainless steel or 304 stainless steel?

A2: Under normal operating conditions, their corrosion resistance is similar. 301 semi-hard stainless steel has a slightly lower nickel content (6-8%) than 304 stainless steel. In the cold-worked state, its corrosion resistance in highly corrosive environments (such as strong acids and high salt spray) is slightly inferior to annealed 304, but far superior to 200 series stainless steel, fully meeting the needs of ordinary industrial, construction, and electronic applications.

Q3: Is 301 semi-hard stainless steel magnetic? Will it affect its use?

A3: Yes, it is magnetic, which is normal and does not affect its performance. 301 stainless steel is metastable austenitic. After cold work hardening, it undergoes a martensitic phase transformation, resulting in weak to moderate magnetism. This is suitable for applications where magnetism is not critical. If a non-magnetic material is required, annealed 301 or 304 stainless steel can be selected.

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