316 stainless steel plate is a form of 316 stainless steel. It is flat and the thickness is uniform. There are standards to govern the thickness of the plates and the surface roughness of the plates. They cannot deviate beyond the maximum allowable points. The price differs therefore with the thickness, cut to size, the material grade and the machining requirements as well. 316 stainless steel plate is usually hot rolled and then machined to get the polished surface. It could also be strengthened after manufacture by some heat treatment procedures. These production processes could add to the price as well. On the other hand, the application requirements can differ slightly. Almost all plates would be welded at the end product.
This requires greater weldability of the plates and the 316 material provides it. There is less carbon in the materials so that it produces less chromium carbide which in turn reduces intergranular corrosion. Therefore the material is strong against corroding from welded joints. In places where uneven surfaces or out of proportion dimensions are involved, the plates could not be aligned correctly with each other. In these cases the stainless steel 316 strip is used along with the plates. The strips allow the welding procedure to involve multiple smaller size strips to be welded together to connect the joints. The stainless steel sheet price is diverse. Some plates require special polishing; some require drilling for bolts and nuts. All of these requirements are considered in the pricing of these.
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