Custom Pipe Fitting Material Selection

Explore hongqian premium material selection for custom pipe fittings. We combine advanced CNC turning, cold heading, and hot forging processes to deliver superior cnc components across stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and brass.

Stainless Steel: The Corrosion-Resistant Specialist High-precision SS304/316 components. The ideal cost-effective alternative to brass, offering superior durability in harsh environments.

Carbon Steel: High-Strength & Cost-Efficient Optimized for heavy-duty industrial applications. We utilize Cold Heading and CNC turning to provide maximum strength at competitive prices.

Aluminum Alloys: Lightweight & Precision Finishing Perfect for complex geometries. AL6061/7075 grades with premium surface treatments for aerospace and automation industries.

Brass & Custom Alloys: Traditional Reliability Reliable performance for electrical and fluid applications where high conductivity and specific machinability are required.

stainless steel grades chart

CategoryUSA (AISI/SAE)China (GB)Europe (DIN/EN)Japan (JIS)
Austenitic (Economy)2011Cr17Mn6Ni5NSUS201
Austenitic (Machining)303Y1Cr18Ni9X12CrNiS188SUS303
Austenitic (General)3040Cr19Ni9X5CrNi189SUS304
Austenitic (Standard)3160Cr17Ni12Mo2X5CrNiMo17-12-2SUS316
Austenitic (Marine)316L00Cr17Ni14Mo2X2CrNiMo17-12-2SUS316L
Ferritic (Stainless Iron)4301Cr17X6Cr17SUS430
Martensitic4101Cr13X10Cr13SUS410
PH Grade6310Cr17Ni7AlX7CrNiAl177SUS631

Custom Blanking Services & Raw Material Options

 To ensure the highest quality and cost advantages for custom components, we control quality from the source and provide a variety of forming solutions:

  • Diverse Blanking Processes: We flexibly adopt the following processes based on part complexity and strength requirements:

    • Solid Bar Stock: Optimized for high-precision CNC turning.

    • Precision Forging & Hot Punching (Red Punching): Provides superior grain structure, ideal for high-pressure, heavy-duty pipe fittings.

    • Cold Heading: Offers a high-efficiency, low-waste forming solution specifically for fasteners and small components.

    • Casting & Sand Casting: Suitable for custom irregular pipe fittings with complex geometries.

  • Material Verification: Every batch of raw material undergoes chemical composition analysis to ensure 100% compliance with international standards such as ASTM, DIN, or JIS.

Surface Treatment of ss pipe fittings

ProcessApplicable MaterialsPurpose & EffectPro-Tech Tips (Expert Insight)
Ultrasonic CleaningAll GradesRemoves residual cutting oils, metal chips from threads, and contaminants from blind holes.Mandatory for high-precision fittings to ensure surface purity before plating or passivation.
Passivation303, 304, 316LRemoves free iron from the surface and forms a protective chrome-oxide layer to prevent rust.Recommended for 303: A safer alternative to pickling; enhances corrosion resistance without damaging the finish.
Electropolishing (EP)304, 316LAchieves a high-gloss finish (Ra 0.1-0.2), improving hygiene and corrosion resistance.Risk Warning: Not recommended for 303; sulfur content causes “orange peel” or cloudy patterns.
Nickel / Gold Plating303, 304, 316LNickel provides oxidation resistance; Gold offers superior conductivity and luxury aesthetics.Adhesion Control: Requires a specific “Nickel Strike” activation layer to prevent plating peel-off on SS substrates.
Pickling304, 316LRemoves heavy scale and heat-tint from welding or high-temperature processing.Limitation: Can cause over-etching and black spots on Grade 303 due to sulfur inclusions.
Physical PolishingAll GradesProvides a uniform mirror or brushed finish, masking minor machining marks.Automation: We use automated equipment to ensure consistent texture across large batches of fittings.

Carbon steel pipe fittings material detail.

Low Carbon Steel Grade Chart
China (GB)USA (AISI/ASTM)Europe (EN/DIN)Japan (JIS)
08F / 081006 / 1008C10S09CK / S9CK
Q195ASTM A285 Gr.BS185
Q215ASTM A283 Gr.CUSt34-2SS330
Q235ASTM A570S235JRSS400
10#AISI 1010C10 / CK10S10C
15#AISI 1015C15 / CK15S15C
20#AISI 1020C22E / CK22S20C
CategoryUSA (AISI)China (GB)Europe (EN/DIN)Japan (JIS)
Medium Carbon102525#C25E / CK25S25C
Medium Carbon103030#C30ES30C
Medium Carbon103535#C35E / CK35S35C
Medium Carbon104040#C40ES40C
Medium Carbon104545#C45E / CK45S45C
Medium Carbon105050#C50E / CK53S50C
CategoryUSA (AISI)China (GB)Europe (EN/DIN)Japan (JIS)
High Carbon105555#C55E / CK55S55C
High Carbon106060#C60E / CK60S58C / S60C
High Carbon106565#Ck67
CategoryUSA (AISI/SAE)China (GB)Europe (DIN/EN)Japan (JIS)
Chrome Steel512020Cr20Cr4SCr420
Chrome Steel514040Cr41Cr4SCr440
Cr-Mo Steel413535CrMo34CrMo4SCM435
Cr-Mo Steel414042CrMo42CrMo4SCM440
Ni-Cr-Mo Steel434040CrNiMoA36CrNiMo4SNCM439
China (GB)USA (AISI/SAE)Europe (DIN/EN)Japan (JIS)
Y12121110S20SUM12
Y12Pb12L1310SPb20SUM22L
Y15121311SMn28SUM22
Y15Pb12L1411SMnPb28SUM24L
Y20111722S20SUM31
Y3011321C30
Y3511371C35SUM41

Blue-White Zinc Plating

Yellow Zinc Plating

Cr3+ Zinc Plating

Electroless Nickel Pated

E-coating

Dacromet

Aluminum pipe fittings material detail.

CategoryUSA (ASTM/AA)China (GB)Europe (EN/DIN)Japan (JIS)
Magnesium-Silicon60616061AlMg1SiCuA6061
Magnesium-Silicon60636063AlMg0.7SiA6063
Aluminum-Copper20242024AlCu4Mg1A2024
Aluminum-Zinc70757075AlZn5.5MgCuA7075
Pure Aluminum10501050Al99.5A1050
Pure Aluminum11001100Al99.0A1100
Al-Mg Alloy50525052AlMg2.5A5052

Brass pipe fittings material detail.

CategoryUSA (ASTM/UNS)China (GB)Europe (EN/DIN)Japan (JIS)
Free-Cutting BrassC36000 (C360)HPb59-1CuZn39Pb3C3604
Leaded BrassC37700HPb58-3CuZn39Pb2C3771
Common BrassC27200H63CuZn37C2720
Cartridge BrassC26000H70CuZn30C2600
Phosphor BronzeC51900QSn6.5-0.1CuSn6C5191
Aluminum BronzeC63000QAl10-4-4CuAl10Ni5Fe4C6301
Pure CopperC11000T2E-Cu58 / Cu-ETPC1100