AL Tech 416EZ and 430F are magnetic, free-machining stainless steels specifically designed for use in high-speed, automatic machining operations. These modifications retain, in so far as possible, the good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the basic compositions which they represent. Sulfur is added to produce the free-machining characteristics. AL Tech 416EZ is a martensitic stainless steel and 430F is ferritic. Data are typical; do not use for specification or final design. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: SS-359. Producer or source: AL Tech Specialty Steel Corporation.

AL Tech 416-F is one variation of AISI Type 416, one of the staple alloys for the free-machining industry. It offers some of the fastest machining speeds, but contains lower carbon and nitrogen than Types 416-EZ (Alloy Digest SS-665, December 1996) and 416-EZR (Alloy Digest, SS-667, January 1997) and may not heat treat to some specification levels. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties. Filing Code: SS-670. Producer or source: AL Tech Specialty Steel Corporation.