The presentation gives an overview about the fundamentals on stainless steels. The mechanism of passive layer formation is explained and strategies for securing corrosion protection are given. The influence of a grinding process on corrosion resistance is discussed.
The presentation provides information on process- and material-related causes for corrosion on stainless steels. The influence of surface grinding is discussed. Methods for enhancing the corrosion resistance of stainless steels are shown.