316LVM isa vacuum arc melted version of 316 with low carbon and high nickel. The remelt allows the metal to reach very high levels of purity and cleanliness, making it a great selection for surgical implants.Stainless Steel 316LVM round bars area medical-grade austenitic alloy known for exceptional purity and cleanliness, achieved through a vacuum melting process. The "LVM" stands for "Low Carbon, Vacuum Melted". This process minimizes impurities like sulfur and phosphorus, resulting in a highly homogeneous and corrosion-resistant material.
With excellent resistance to general, intergranular, and crevice corrosion, these round bars are highly biocompatible. They are specifically used in manufacturing surgical and dental implants, bone screws, and high-precision electronic parts. The bars retain their non-magnetic properties even after cold forming.Stainless steel round bars are typically manufactured using one of two processes:hot rolling or cold drawing. Hot rolling involves heating the stainless steel billet to a temperature above its recrystallization temperature and then rolling it into a round shape.