"Ned Simmons" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:48:05 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
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Ok.... now I have my two grades. LOL. 316 is about Grade 5, and 17-4 is
about Grade 8. I am guessing the 316 would be full hardness to make grade
5
since it's a work hardening spring steel stainless.

Thanks guys.



A typical 316 SS screw has a tensile strength comparable to a grade 2
carbon steel fastener, around 70,000 psi.

So are you saying that 18-8 which is a the most common stainless hardware is
even lower strength than grade 2?