Stainless Steel grades engineered for improved machinability,
extended tool life, and consitent component quality
Our PRODEC range consists of 316 and 304 stainless steel grades engineered for consistently high machinability, allowing higher machining speeds, extended tool life, and improved surface quality.
Unlike conventional free-machining grades, Prodec products retain corrosion resistance comparable to standard stainless steel grades.
ENGINEERED FOR HIGH-DEMAND MACHINING APPLICATIONS
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PRODEC is developed to support high machining productivity, complex part geometries, and tight tolerance requirements where consistent material performance is critical throughout production. It is suitable for both small precision components and larger engineered parts, delivering stable machinability across a wide range of applications.
Typical applications include:
• Fasteners
• Flanges and valves
• Pressure fittings
• Machined components for process equipment
• Nuts, bolts, and screws
• Gears
• Shafts
PRODEC is manufactured in Great Britain, supporting UK manufacturing through a fully integrated domestic supply chain that ensures consistent quality, reliability, and supply continuity for local industry.
Tests demonstrate significant improvements in cutting speed and tool life compared to market competitors, translating directly into higher productivity and lower machining costs.
Testing was conducted in November 202x on PRODEC alongside six competing European stainless steel bar products.
A CNMG cemented carbide insert was used for all machining trials.
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Asian materials were excluded from the comparison due to consistently lower performance and were not considered directly comparable.
Available from Stock
3304/304L (1.4301/1.4307)
A machinability-enhanced variant of 304L/4307, designed to improve productivity through higher cutting speeds, extended tool life, tighter dimensional control, improved machined surface finish, and increased yield compared with conventionally produced 304L/4307.
316/316L (1.4401/1.4404)
A modified 316L/4404 grade with enhanced machinability, engineered to increase productivity through faster machining, improved tool life, tighter dimensional control, enhanced surface finish quality, and higher yield versus standard conventionally produced 316L/4404.