Processing Methods

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Centrifugal force is employed to exert pressure onto molten metal as it is poured into a spinning mold resulting in a dense part with a fine uniform grain structure. The centrifugal force presses the molten metal against the inner wall of the mold, densifying the metal. Ideal for cylindrical components exposed to frictional wear.

A process where wax patterns (assembled into trees) are used to form ceramic shells. The shells are filled with molten alloy material, and solidified to form a casting. The resulting cast component is then machined to meet the customer's requirements.

A process for making fully dense components with uniform microstructures free of non-metallic inclusions and defects. A mixture of metal powder and a binder is formed to shape through either a pressing or extrusion process. The diffusion of metal atoms between the alloy particles produces strong bonds between the particles.

Don't sacrifice toughness for wear resistance: Stellite 6B offers both. An extensive hot forging process transforms brittle ingot into the tough, wear-resistant Stellite 6B that meets aerospace material specification AMS 5894 requirements. Don’t let the hardness range of 33-43RC fool you, the surface of this material goes through an extensive transformation that provides unmatched wear resistance for such a tough material.