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Old 12-15-11 | 07:43 PM
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davidad
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Originally Posted by HillRider
Yes and there are dozens of grades of "stainless" steel. The 300-series are extremely corrosion resistant but not very strong or hard as they can't be heat treated. The 400-series are much stronger and can be heat treated to increase their strength and hardness but aren't as corrosion resistant.
The 330 grades will work harden and crack and gaul when rubbed together.
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