Outokumpu and Sidenor have announced a partnership to jointly market Prodec high machinability bar in Europe. Sidenor, a leading special and stainless bar supplier, is located in Spain. As part of the partnership, Sidenor will produce and distribute hot-rolled round peeled bars using Outokumpu’s Prodec treated feedstock material.
Through this partnership Outokumpu and Sidenor will together be able to offer Prodec round bar in the complete size ranging from 6 mm to 350 mm. Prodec range is also available in grades 304L/4307, 316L/4404, 303/4305 and 17-4PH, which are suitable for machining applications such as fasteners, valves, pressure fittings, nuts, bolts and screws, gears, shafts, and bearings.
According to the V15 test, Prodec can achieve machining speeds up to 300 m/min, resulting in a double tool life compared to competing materials in the market.
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