According to the National Geographic’s website, Showdown of the Unbeatables has the “very best American companies do battle with their prize products.” High Performance Alloys faced off against California-based company, Republic Lagun in the fifth episode of the series. Republic Lagun brought their expertise in machining to the table while High Performance Alloys supplied the super durable alloys. The alloys High Performance supplied were hardened and aged Cobalt 6B and a nickel-based alloy, Inconel 718. These alloys faced off against the VGC 4428 industrial super drill supplied by Republic Lagun.