VT machining offers CNC Honing for 316L Stainless Steel (UNS S31603 / 1.4404), typically supplied annealed. Low-carbon 316 for welded and implant-grade parts.
CNC Honing Notes for 316L Stainless Steel
Honing gives 316L Stainless Steel bores precise size, roundness and a controlled cross-hatch.
Process Data for CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel
| Stone | Aluminium oxide or CBN |
|---|---|
| Size tolerance | Ø ±0.002-0.005 mm, roundness ≤0.002 mm |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.1-0.3 µm, 30-45° cross-hatch |
Typical values for 316L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 316L Stainless Steel (UNS S31603 / 1.4404) is on the CNC Polishing 316L Stainless Steel page.
More on CNC Honing Stainless Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc honing guidance for all stainless steel grades are on our CNC Honing Stainless Steel page.
No drawing yet? Sketch the part in our free 3D + 2D builder and send it with your RFQ.
Quoting CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 316L Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
316L Stainless Steel in Other Processes
Related
Send the drawing, the 316L Stainless Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel refers to honing finishes bores with abrasive stones to precise size, roundness and a cross-hatch surface. Applied to 316L Stainless Steel — corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Why is 316L Stainless Steel a good choice for CNC Honing?
316L Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic, which makes it well suited to CNC Honing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 316L Stainless Steel finishing part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Can VT machining make custom 316L Stainless Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. 316L Stainless Steel finishing is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel?
Achievable tolerances for 316L Stainless Steel finishing depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel?
CNC Honing prototypes for 316L Stainless Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Does CNC Honing 316L Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 316L Stainless Steel finishing work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.