Machining

Stainless Steel Machining

Stainless steel, renowned for its durability and corrosion resistance, presents unique challenges and opportunities in the machining realm. In this intricate dance of cutting tools and metal, each pass shapes the future of intricate components and robust structures. This category page provides news and articles on fabricating and machining stainless steels, unveiling the secrets to achieving optimal results. From understanding the material’s characteristics and selecting the right tools to mastering cutting or polishing techniques.

Stainless Steel Machining and fabrication news

Below you can read product news from companies specializing in machines and tooling for the manufacture, fabrication, processing and finishing of stainless steels. If you wish to include your news release on our website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact the editor.

Horn introduces new carbide grades for feed milling

Horn has announced the introduction of two new carbide grades for inserts used in its DAH82 and DAH84 high-feed milling systems
GE Additive releases Binder Jet Line & Series 3 printer

GE Additive releases Binder Jet Line & Series 3 printer

GE Additive has released more details of its Binder Jet Line and the Series 3 printer. With production deliveries expected to begin in H2 2023.
Inline metal bending control with autonomous laser profiler

Inline metal bending control with autonomous laser profiler

The VC nano3D-Z laser triangulation sensor operates autonomously, without an external computing unit, and is already fully calibrated for angle measurement.
Horn with Boehlerit offer Quattrotec tool system

Horn with Boehlerit offer Quattrotec tool system

Under its joint sales cooperation with Boehlerit, Horn is offering customers the former's new Quattrotec tool system.
Mazak develops 2D laser machine for sheet metal cutting

Mazak develops 2D laser machine for sheet metal cutting

Yamazaki Mazak has completed the development of a new 2D laser machine for top-notch sheet metal cutting operations.
ESAB ST-16ST-21 MIG guns for extreme duty applications

ESAB ST-16/ST-21 MIG guns for extreme duty applications

ESAB has updated its ST-21 and ST-16 MIG guns with a Euro-style back-end connection that makes them compatible with ESAB and competitive brand feeders.
Steel Technologies installs slitting line at Portage

Steel Technologies installs slitting line at Portage

Steel Technologies LLC (Steel Technologies) announced that it has entrusted Fagor Arrasate for a new fully automated slitting line to be installed at its Portage, IN facility.
Okuma hits sales mark of 10,000 units of MCR series

Okuma hits sales mark of 10,000 units of MCR series

In August 2022, Okuma Corporation cleared a major hurdle, having sold 10,000 units of the MCR series double-column machining centres.
Mazak develops 2D laser machine for sheet metal cutting

Mazak develops 2D laser machine for sheet metal cutting

Yamazaki Mazak has completed the development of a new 2D laser machine for top-notch sheet metal cutting operations.
Euler invests in robotic machines from Halter

Euler invests in robotic machines from Halter

Euler Feinmechanik has invested in three robotic machine tending systems from Halter in the Netherlands to automate the loading and unloading of DMG Mori...


Stainless steel can be machined using a variety of methods depending on the specific type of stainless steel and the desired outcome. Here are some common methods of machining stainless steel:

Turning: This involves rotating the stainless steel workpiece on a lathe and using a cutting tool to remove material from the surface.

Milling: This involves using a milling machine to remove material from the surface of the stainless steel workpiece using a rotating cutting tool.

Drilling: This involves using a drill bit to create holes in the stainless steel workpiece.

Grinding: This involves using a grinding wheel or other abrasive tool to remove material from the surface of the stainless steel workpiece.

EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining): This involves using stainless steel electrodes and a small electrical charge to erode material from the surface of the stainless steel workpiece.

Laser Cutting: This involves using a high-powered laser to cut through the stainless steel workpiece.

It’s worth noting that machining stainless steel can be more challenging than machining other metals due to its hardness, toughness, and tendency to work-harden. Therefore, it’s important to use appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters to ensure a high-quality finished product.