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Alloys for the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry use metal alloys in almost every step of the chain, whether it’s for machine...
Waterjet Cutting Vs. Laser Cutting
When it comes to choosing whether to use waterjet cutting or laser cutting for your project, there is no...
The Importance of Precision Grinding
What is Precision Grinding? Precision grinding is a form of grinding that focuses on accuracy and is used across...
Alloy 42 – The Benefits of Alloy 42 for Electronics
Electronic devices have become a staple in both personal lifestyles and business industries. With such a huge market demand...
Machining Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Machinability Nickel alloys work harden rapidly, and the high pressures produced during machining cause a hardening effect that slows...
Invar – A Legend in Metals
The low expansion alloy known as Invar has been around for some time. In fact, 1996 marked the centennial...
Kovar – Machinability Information
The information contained in this document is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by City Special...
Invar Alloy – There’s Profit to be Made in Machining this Popular, High Tech Material
With increasing frequency, metalworking shops are asked to machine parts and components from Invar alloy (UNS K93600), a 36%...
Why Invar is Used When Making Clock Pendulums – 5 Uses of Invar
Invar is a nickel-iron, low expansion alloy and is commonly used in applications that require high dimensional stability. As...
Controlled Expansion Alloys – What Are They and Which is Right for Me?
On the search for alloys for your application, there is no doubt that you will come across controlled expansion...
