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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.
±0.001" to ±0.003"
Tolerances
32-63 Ra
Surface Finish
0+
Qualified Shops
Certified
AS9100
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
→Turbine hot section components
→Hermetic seal housings
→Space thermal management
→High-temp exhaust systems
→Cryogenic systems
→Electronics packaging
Materials Commonly Machined
Waspaloy - Jet enginesHastelloy C-276 - Chemical resistanceKovar - Glass-to-metal sealsMP35N - Medical/aerospaceMonel 400 - Marine aerospaceInvar 36 - Low thermal expansion
Technical Considerations
- •Each alloy requires specific machining parameters
- •Ceramic tooling often required
- •Very low cutting speeds
- •Specialized coolant strategies
Tolerances Achievable
- Position
- ±0.001" to ±0.003"
- Profile
- ±0.002"
- Surface Finish
- 32-63 Ra
Related Capabilities
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Find Qualified ShopsFrequently Asked Questions
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"