Type 201 is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese stainless steel that was developed originally to conserve nickel. This alloy is non-magnetic in the annealed condition, but becomes magnetic when cold worked. Typical applications for 201 stainless include: appliances.

Hot rolled stainless steel In hot rolling processing, stainless steel is rolled and pressed above the re-crystallization temperature. The temperature is around 1100°C. Heating above re-crystallization temperatures refines the grains of microstructure and enhances the mechanical properties.