The article talks about how we make the impossible possible. Using the Tipton Forging facility of High Performance Alloys, we are able to transform materials from their raw forms to more useful or efficient sizes. During this processing we are enhancing the grain structure of the material through refinement and homogenization of the material as it is reduced in cross section.
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Topics: F-35, NITRONIC 60, nitronic 60 wear applications
With the hydraulic fracturing boom currently underway in places as various as North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Dakota, and Alberta, there comes a corresponding requirement for drilling technology that can sustain the output. Since “fracking” usually involves drilling deeper than most land-based oil extraction operations have previously gone, companies are realizing they need to forego the low-grade fabrication materials by which they’ve previously constructed their drill-bits and such. The deeper a well gets drilled, the greater the temperature unleashed. It’s only nature taking its course, since the deeper portions of Earth’s crust contain larger concentrations of sulfur and chlorides.
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.
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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