CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel

CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel is part of VT machining's grade-specific capability. 630 Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic, and we combine controlled punching with material-aware setup to produce parts that meet your specification.

CNC Punching Capability for 630 Stainless Steel

  • Austenitic/martensitic grades
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Tolerance to ±0.01 mm
  • Typical hardness 70–200 HB (annealed)

630 Stainless Steel Material Data

630 Stainless Steel — typical properties, quoted for 304
Density8.00 g/cm³
Tensile strength515 MPa
Yield strength (0.2%)205 MPa
Hardness170 HB
Melting point1400–1450 °C
Thermal conductivity16.2 W/m·K
Thermal expansion17.3 ×10⁻⁶/K
Electrical conductivity2.4%
Machinability (C36000 = 100%)45%
Grades we run303, 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.

Machining 630 Stainless Steel — what actually causes trouble

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 630 Stainless Steel with CNC Punching

The machinability of 630 Stainless Steel is moderate; work-hardens, so positive-rake tooling and steady feeds are used to avoid glazing. For CNC Punching we select tooling, feeds, speeds and coolant to match, keeping the 630 Stainless Steel workpiece stable and the result accurate.

Because we machine 630 Stainless Steel regularly, proven settings shorten setup and keep quality repeatable across reorders.

Achievable Tolerances for CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel

CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel — achievable tolerances
FeatureStandardPrecision
Hole position across sheet±0.15 mm±0.10 mm
Hole diameter±0.10 mm±0.05 mm
Overall blank size±0.20 mm±0.10 mm
Minimum hole1.0 × thickness0.8 × thickness
Hole-to-edge distance2.0 × thickness1.5 × thickness
Burr height0.08 mm0.03 mm (deburred)
Sheet thickness range0.5–6.0 mm0.5–3.0 mm

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.

Secondary Operations & Finishing

We complete 630 Stainless Steel components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.

CNC Punching Tolerances & Surface Finish

Punched 630 Stainless Steel holds hole-position repeatability around ±0.10 mm across the sheet, with consistent hole quality when punch/die clearance is matched to the gauge.

The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.

Design Tips for CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel

A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Keeping hole-to-edge and hole-to-hole distances at least 1.5–2× thickness avoids distortion and tearing in punched 630 Stainless Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.

CNC Punching Quality & Inspection

Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on 630 Stainless Steel parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.

Why 630 Stainless Steel?

Specifying 630 Stainless Steel for CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel is usually about its properties: corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic. Tell us the condition you need and we machine to it.

Applications of CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel

CNC Punching of 630 Stainless Steel supports parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy and general industrial sectors. We scale from one-off prototypes to ongoing production while holding the same quality.

How to Order CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel

Ordering 630 Stainless Steel parts is straightforward. Provide the drawing, material, quantity and any certification needs. Our engineers reply — in English — with feasibility, pricing and a realistic lead time, usually within one business day.

Finishing Options for 630 Stainless Steel

Finishing options available with this material
FinishThickness / effectWhy it gets specified
Citric passivationASTM A967 / AMS 2700, removes free iron
Electropolish5–25 µm removedRa improves by roughly half, hygienic surface
Brushed / grainedRa 0.4–1.6 µmNo. 4 finish, directional
PVD coating2–5 µmTiN, TiCN for wear surfaces
Deburr / edge break0.05–0.3 mmAll parts unless the drawing says otherwise
Bead blastRa 1.6–3.2 µmUniform matt finish, hides tool marks
Laser markingPart number, lot code, data matrix
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What We Need to Quote CNC Punching 630 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 630 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.

630 Stainless Steel in Other Processes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel?

CNC Punching prototypes for 630 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 is CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel and how is it done?

CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel refers to cNC turret punching shears holes and form features in sheet metal using programmable tooling for fast, repeatable patterns. Applied to 630 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 630 Stainless Steel a good choice for CNC Punching?

630 Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic, which makes it well suited to CNC Punching. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 630 Stainless Steel punching part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.

What material thickness or size range suits CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel?

Punching suits 630 Stainless Steel sheet roughly 0.5–6 mm thick, with clearance matched to the gauge.

What surface finish is achievable on 630 Stainless Steel with CNC Punching?

Surface finish on 630 Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

Which industries use CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel parts?

CNC Punching 630 Stainless Steel parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise 630 Stainless Steel components are required.