In March I used the bandsaw to cut my 2mm thick 304 blanks for this project:
I cut three blanks, 21 linear inches total, and I didn’t notice any changes in the rate of cut or in the chips that were generated. I used the magnetic container of cutting oil.
There are many types of stainless steel, and the dimensions make a big difference, too. I remain mostly ignorant as to the metallurgical nuances. I know that stainless work-hardens if your feeds and speeds are too conservative.