Nickel Institute offers a 31 page PDF on the Review of Wear and Galling Characteristics of Stainless Steel. This publication compares common materials (stainless) against other grades and other stainless.
Nickel Institute offers a 31 page PDF on the Review of Wear and Galling Characteristics of Stainless Steel. This publication compares common materials (stainless) against other grades and other stainless.
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We like to do things a little different than other companies (hopefully you have noticed and are a fan). 30 years ago, we were founded on being able to supply materials quickly - without having huge minimum purchase requirements. We catered to job shops and repair shops to keep them and their customers happy through the years. If you only needed a piece 1.2" long, we would gladly quote it and take care of that need. Back in the day, our stock order minimum was only $50. With inflation and QC what it is, we have had to raise it to $75 though the years.
Topics: maximum for the minimum
Topics: NASA, NITRONIC 60, impact resistance in space, ISS
For nearly two decades, NASA has been acquiring information from rovers sent to explore the surface of Mars. High Performance Alloys played an integral role in the first Mars rover mission, Pathfinder and its successors, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity’s assembly.
Topics: MarsRover, NASA, NITRONIC 60, JPL
What is the difference between Solution Annealed, Bright Annealed, Mill Annealed and Annealed/Cold Finished? The actual differences are subtle and can explain minor variations in strength, overall corrosion resistance but also surface finish quality. We talk primarily about Nickel based and Austenitic stainless grades here.
Topics: austenitic grade, annealed, annealed & cold finished, bright annealed, elevated mechanical properties, grain refinement, mill annealed, solution annealed
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.
Topics: High Performance Alloys, NATGEO, zane lamprey, INCONEL 718, cobalt 6B, showdown of the unbeatables
Topics: NITRONIC 50
Passivation of materials is needed from time to time due to potential contamination of processes, aesthetic appearance or function within a system. It is used to remove surface contaminants from forming, machining, shot peening and heat treating. This surface preparation generally does not change the tolerances, and should not etch or pit the surface.
For aerospace applications using NITRONC 60, AMS 2700 Method 1 or 2 can be employed to clean the surfaces. Usually just a small amount of nitric will clean it up nicely in Method 1, such as a Type 1 or 6. We have found the citric acid in Method 2 to be ineffective to sufficiently brighten the appearance, though it may be employed as a process.
Typically, materials being removed are due to a free iron concern. Free iron from tool steels, racks for storage and rollers can leave trace amounts during transfer. The free iron then will oxidize and give the appearance that the stainless is rusting, even when it is only the surface.
Topics: NITRONIC 60, cleaning nitronic 60, NITRONIC 60 passivation, passivation
An article in 2012 about a Naval supplier misidentifying materials prompted the discussion internally about what procedures and services we could implement in order to remedy a situation like this. It offers peace of mind in knowing that the material you are buying is actually what you are buying. Without this high tech piece of equipment, you would have to depend on the reliability of your supplier and their entire supply chain to get it right every time. It is simple math that the more products that are handled, the greater chance for misidentification.
Topics: PMI, reverse engineering, metal identification, third party inspection