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Grade of stainless steel for molds?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:13 pm
by Franzeska
What kind of stainless steel is used for molds? 306? 304?
Re: Grade of stainless steel for molds?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:24 pm
by Bert Weiss
I use 304 stainless for my molds. I sometimes fire my molds quite hot, like in the high 1400's, and they still work fine. 304 is the most common grade of stainless steel. There are grades that are rated hotter, but you don't need to spend extra for that.