What type of stainless steel has the best resistance to bending?

[bennyboy1]

Anyone know what type of stainless steel has the best resistance to bending? I'm looking to make a threaded stud which needs to be as strong as possible for stainless steel. Cheers.

 

[Notch7]

thick stainless steel

 

[Lower]

What grades are available to you?

 

[bennyboy1]

I haven't looked for availability on anything yet, was trying to research grades of stainless steel first. Was going to hunt down suppliers of the right material when I know what it is.

 

[bernardgreen]

google for

'high tensile stainless steel studding'

and let the studding manufacturer select the best material

 

[Burnerman]

A4 for external use, A2 for internal.
Marine grades are available but the price is massive and availability difficult for small batches.
John

 

[bennyboy1]

Cheers guys!

 

[Bodgedbuild]

A2 is stronger than A4, you could try a boat supplies shop or "Chandler" for advice? I believe A2 is less resistant to corrosion but that may or may not be a problem away from salts and chemicals...

 

[bennyboy1]

A2 is stronger than A4, you could try a boat supplies shop or "Chandler" for advice? I believe A2 is less resistant to corrosion but that may or may not be a problem away from salts and chemicals...

Great thanks!

 

[conny]

Trying to thread your own stainless steel can be quite difficult without the proper tools.
Just decide what thread size you need and buy the required length from a steel stockist.