Stainless steel investment castings offer manufacturers multiple high-value benefits. It is often ideal for specialized applications requiring robust corrosion-resistant characteristics, which enable it to retain its integrity in even the harshest conditions. Stainless steel is also very easy to clean, making it excellent for the food industry, medical and dental uses, and other applications requiring sterile conditions. Stainless steel, or inox steel, has at least 10.5% chromium plus a maximum of 1.2% carbon. There are numerous stainless steel alloys designed to possess varying properties for different uses – over 150 grades are currently available, 15 of which are most commonly utilized.
