AISI 316L and ASTM F138 in Focus: From Processing to Biomedical Reliability

This text brings together recent studies on AISI 316L and ASTM F138 austenitic stainless steels, with particular emphasis on the relationships among processing, microstructural evolution, surface integrity, corrosion, tribocorrosion, fatigue, and the performance of metallic implants. These publications establish a coherent scientific pathway extending from phase transformations during welding to surface engineering and electrochemical stability, and ultimately to the mechanisms governing the durability of biomaterials under physiological conditions. Complementary studies on numerical modeling, metallurgical sustainability, and applied engineering broaden this perspective by demonstrating how computational methods, process efficiency, and the transition towards lower-impact technologies can contribute to a more integrated approach to materials engineering.