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Austenitic stainless that work-hardens and demands positive feed.
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Slug
stainless-304
Category
Materials & Alloys
Canonical
Yes
Updated
4/23/2026
Units
SFM
Tags
stainless, 304, work-hardening
Source
Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed., Materials
304 work-hardens quickly. Keep the cut engaged and avoid dwelling.
Source: Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed., Materials