Standard Hot & Cold Mill Surface Finishes

British and american standards for tolerances, surface finish and testing of stainless steels

The table shows both current and obsolete standards, (where these may be of current interest), in the 'Status' column. 'C' is current, 'W' is withdrawn, "S" is superseded for stainless steels, that is the standard was applicable to all steels but there is now a new standard covering stainless steels only. The 'date' is the current publication year.

BSSA Stainless Steel Surface Finishes Pack

Aimed primarily at architects and specifiers, the BSSA Surface Finishes Pack provides details and guidance of the wide variety of stainless steel surface finishes available.

Importance of Surface Finish in the Design of Stainless Steel

This paper is of particular importance in the correct specification of architectural features where cosmetic appearance is a dominant factor.

Specifying finishes for stainless steel flat products (sheet and plate)

Surface finishes for stainless steel sheet, (coil, strip), and plates, are specified in BS EN 10088-2:2005. 'Stainless steels - Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes.'

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