17-4 Stainless Steel is a precipitation hardening stainless
steel. 17-4 Stainless Steel is used in plastics processing and
extrusion where a combination of high corrosion resistance
and wear is necessary.
17-4 Stainless Steel consistently demonstrates the
following characteristics:
• High resistance to corrosive environments
• Similar to class 304 Stainless. Superior to all 400 class
stainless steels
• Moderate wear resistance
• Superior dimensional stability in heat treatment
• Ability to be EDM machined easil