Exotic Aerospace Alloys Machining (Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Kovar)
Exotic alloys including Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Kovar, and MP35N are specified for extreme aerospace environments. These materials combine extreme machining difficulty with critical performance requirements.
Why Aerospace Requires Exotic Alloys Machining
- ✓Extreme temperature applications
- ✓Specialized thermal expansion properties
- ✓Superior corrosion resistance
- ✓High strength at elevated temperatures
- ✓Specialized magnetic/electrical properties
Typical Applications
Materials Commonly Machined
Technical Considerations
- •Each alloy requires specific machining parameters
- •Ceramic tooling often required
- •Very low cutting speeds
- •Specialized coolant strategies
Machine Shops with Exotic Alloys Machining Capability
Materials:
Government Registration
J&E Precision Tool, LLC
Southampton, MA• Est. 2015
Precision manufacturing company founded in 1979, specializing in complex CNC machined components for aerospace, defense, and medical industries with tolerances as close as +/- 0.0001 inch.
Materials:
Government Registration
Premier Precision Machining, LLC (Rand Machine Products)
Falconer, NY
Materials:
Government Registration
Tolerances Achievable
- Position
- ±0.001" to ±0.003"
- Profile
- ±0.002"
- Surface Finish
- 32-63 Ra
Related Capabilities
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What is Exotic Alloys Machining?
Exotic alloys including Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Kovar, and MP35N are specified for extreme aerospace environments. These materials combine extreme machining difficulty with critical performance requirements.
Why is Exotic Alloys Machining important for aerospace?
Extreme temperature applications
What tolerances can be achieved?
±0.001" to ±0.003"