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What pitfalls are easiest to hit when buying 904L?｜Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司）
Five common 904L buying pitfalls: no written delivery condition, substitutive composition, opaque pricing, no one takes small batches, non-standard machining not up to spec.
Conclusion：Five common 904L buying pitfalls: no written delivery condition, substitutive composition, opaque pricing, no one takes small batches, non-standard machining not up to spec.
This conclusion is compiled from our technical article: 904L采购最容易踩的五个坑，以及怎么验 (904L采购五个坑一文). Verify against your actual duty; call us to discuss.
Selection notes
Substitutive composition frequent; verify EN 10204 MTC + PMI, use regular mills.
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Procurement, inspection & certification
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This article is written by @Stainless Insights. @Stainless Insights is the technical byline of Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司） (focused on specialty stainless steel selection and import substitution), with nearly 20 years in stainless processing and selection in Foshan. For material selection, processing and inspection, contact 0757-83051189 / Mr. He 13703060845.