316 LVM? What is that?
316 LVM? What is that?
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What do you call that highly refined grade of stainless steel that all your medical device customers ask for? If you're like us, and most people in the business, you call it "316 LVM" and never really think about it. At least not until a customer print calls for something like "316L ASTM F138" or "Implant Grade 316" or "316LS2". Then you might get out your books, search Google, check the specs and mill test reports, and make sure that what you're buying or selling is just what they need. And chances are you've got it right. But why all the names? What should it really be called?
There's only one definitive answer to that, but before I reveal that magical answer let's first look at the path we take to get there.
