VT machining provides CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel for customers who need accurate, repeatable 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel components. The machinability of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel is tougher than austenitic grades; reduced speeds and rigid setups maintain accuracy, so we set the operation up specifically for this grade.
CNC Milling Capability for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
- Duplex ferritic-austenitic structure
- High strength + chloride resistance
- Tolerance to ±0.01 mm
- PREN typically 35–43
2205 Duplex Stainless Steel Material Data
| Density | 8.00 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa |
| Yield strength (0.2%) | 205 MPa |
| Hardness | 170 HB |
| Melting point | 1400–1450 °C |
| Thermal conductivity | 16.2 W/m·K |
| Thermal expansion | 17.3 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Electrical conductivity | 2.4% |
| Machinability (C36000 = 100%) | 45% |
| Grades we run | 303, 304/304L, 316/316L, 321, 410, 416, 420, 17-4PH, 2205 duplex |
Published typical values for 304. Other grades in the family differ — the certificate supplied with your order carries the actual heat-lot figures.
It work-hardens the moment a tool dwells. Constant feed and positive-rake tooling; a rubbing pass leaves a glazed skin the next tool cannot get through.
Machining 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel with CNC Milling
2205 Duplex Stainless Steel behaves predictably under CNC Milling once parameters are dialled in: machinability is tougher than austenitic grades; reduced speeds and rigid setups maintain accuracy, and we tune the operation accordingly.
We hold reference parameters for this grade, so repeat orders of 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel run consistently from one batch to the next.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Linear dimension (< 100 mm) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.010 mm |
| Linear dimension (100–300 mm) | ±0.10 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Hole diameter (reamed) | H9 | H7 |
| True position of hole pattern | ±0.10 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Flatness over 100 mm | 0.05 mm | 0.015 mm |
| Perpendicularity | 0.10 mm | 0.020 mm |
| Surface finish, as machined | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 0.4 µm |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
Design Tips for CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Generous internal radii, sensible pocket depth-to-width ratios and avoiding very thin unsupported walls all reduce cost and improve accuracy in 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Why 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel?
2205 Duplex Stainless Steel is chosen when a part needs what this grade offers — it is high-strength, chloride-corrosion-resistant. We confirm the grade and any temper or heat-treat condition with you before machining.
CNC Milling Tolerances & Surface Finish
For CNC Milling, dimensional and positional tolerances around ±0.01 mm are routine, tightening toward ±0.005 mm on precision setups. Surface finish on machined faces typically falls in the Ra 0.4–1.6 µm range depending on tooling and pass strategy.
Final tolerances are governed by the material's behaviour, wall thickness and overall stiffness. We give honest DFM feedback if a callout would be costly or better achieved another way.
CNC Milling Quality & Inspection
We control quality throughout the process, not just at the end. In-process checks plus final inspection — including CMM where specified — keep every 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel part to print. Inspection reports, material certificates and first-article documentation can be supplied on request.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Finished 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel parts can move straight into secondary operations under one roof. Typical add-ons are deburring, passivation, anodising, plating, blasting, polishing and laser marking. We coordinate the whole chain so you receive complete, inspection-ready parts.
Applications of CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
Customers order CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel components for everything from instrumentation to structural and functional assemblies. Whether you need a single prototype or recurring production volume, the same process discipline applies.
How to Order CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.
Finishing Options for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
| Finish | Thickness / effect | Why it gets specified |
|---|---|---|
| Citric passivation | — | ASTM A967 / AMS 2700, removes free iron |
| Electropolish | 5–25 µm removed | Ra improves by roughly half, hygienic surface |
| Brushed / grained | Ra 0.4–1.6 µm | No. 4 finish, directional |
| PVD coating | 2–5 µm | TiN, TiCN for wear surfaces |
| Deburr / edge break | 0.05–0.3 mm | All parts unless the drawing says otherwise |
| Bead blast | Ra 1.6–3.2 µm | Uniform matt finish, hides tool marks |
| Laser marking | — | Part number, lot code, data matrix |
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What We Need to Quote CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
2205 Duplex Stainless Steel in Other Processes
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Send the drawing, the 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What surface finish is achievable on 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel with CNC Milling?
Surface finish on 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel?
CNC Milling prototypes for 2205 Duplex 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.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel?
Achievable tolerances for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Milling on 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel?
Machined 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Does CNC Milling 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.