303 vs 316 stainless steel atomizers

[cobalt327]

Would you pay a ~18% premium for 316 over 303? Talking attys here. My knee-jerk reply is yes, I would pay extra for 316 but then I wonder if the machining would be better using 303. Not saying 316 can't be cleanly machined (as in correctly machined, w/o excessive chattering, rough finish, etc.), but when considering a Chinese clone that sells for less than $20.00, I tend to lean towards a 303 atty having a better chance at cleaner machining, given the probable maintenance (or lack thereof) given to equipment producing cheap clones.

Thoughts?

 

[Bad Ninja]

I wouldn't. Not in this application.
I've seen enough clones and authentic atomizers to realize there isn't a lot of difference in machining or performance.

 

[Rule62]

There is no advantage to using 316 over 303 in an atomizer. The purpose of 316 stainless steel is increased high temperature corrosion resistance. The temperatures in e-cig atomizers will never approach the range where the use of 316 would be beneficial over 303 or 304.


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[fxRich]

303 has a Rockwell hardness of 83, 316 has a Rockwell hardness of 91. Unless you can bite really hard on the drip tip it shouldn't make any difference.

 

[Das Auto]

I wouldn't pay "more" for a 316 atty vs a 303. But I Would pay "more" for an authentic. And that is just my $0.03!!

 

[93gc40]

As far as vaping is concerned. No I would not pay extra for a particular grade of any metal. If I want stainless, and recieve a piece made of stainless, I am happy. Also when buying a clone and paying 1/10 the price of an authentic. I kinda expect such pieces to need some clean-up and imperfection.

 

[Thrasher]

I'd pay more for the " L" version of the same number but not so much for the jump in hardness

 

[Rule62]

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I'd pay more for the " L" version of the same number but not so much for the jump in hardness

I wouldn't. The 'L' version would have absolutely no affect on either appearance or performance.


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[Thrasher]

To each his own.
I've seen some cruddy tanks due to the extreme juices.
A little more corrosion resistance is fine with me

I also notice less of the metallic flavor bite when everything gets hot


If I really had a choice I'd prefer titanium. I taste absolutely zero metallic undertones and have many driptips made from it, very neutral