Custom 455® Stainless Steel

In the annealed condition 455/Custom 455® is relatively soft, however with a single heat treatment it is capable of very high strength, just below that achieved by 465/Custom 465®. Cold working 455/Custom 455® before aging will enhance the strength versus aging from the annealed condition. 455/Custom 455® also has excellent corrosion resistance, similar to 465/Custom 465®. 455/Custom 455® is a Carpenter Technology registered trademark.

Common Applications

455/Custom 455® is one of the most widely used stainless steel grades for surgical instruments because of its high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion in fresh water. However, in contrast to other grades, 455/Custom 455® is not an implantable metal. Instead, it is primarily used for various surgical instruments including but not limited to surgical scissors, ear pins, rollers and guides.

Material Characteristics 

ASTM F899, AMS 5617 (Bar, Forging and Wire), AMS 5860 (Plate, Sheet, and Strip), ASTM A465, ASME SA564, ASTM A693 (XM-16), AMS 5672 (Wire), MIL-S-83311, UNS 45500

 

 

Custom 455® Summary Information

Specs Markets Applications Forms
ASTM F899, AMS 5617(Bar, Forging, and Wire), AMS 5860 (Plate, Sheet, and Strip), ASTM A564, ASME SA564, ASTM A693 (XM-16), AMS 5672 (Wire), MIL-S-83311, UNS 45500 Medical, Aerospace, Industrial Needles, Pins, Drill Bits, Drivers, Torque Shafts, Orthopedic and Dental Instruments Bar

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