Wear Parts / Tooling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
Wear parts and tooling made from nonferrous metals and alloys are designed to withstand significant wear and tear during their operational life. These components are typically used in environments where high durability and resistance to corrosion are essential. Nonferrous metals and alloys, such as aluminum, titanium, and various superalloys, are chosen for their ability to maintain structural integrity and performance under demanding conditions.
Working Principle
Nonferrous metals and alloys work by leveraging their inherent properties such as corrosion resistance, lightweight, and high strength-to-weight ratio. These materials are engineered to endure high temperatures and resist oxidation, making them suitable for applications where ferrous metals might fail. The wear resistance of these materials is often enhanced through alloying and heat treatment processes, which improve their hardness and durability. This makes them particularly useful in tooling applications where precision and longevity are critical.
Applications
Nonferrous metals and alloys are used in a variety of specific applications. For instance, in the friction stir welding (FSW) process, tools made from hot-work tool steel alloys are used for joining aluminum and magnesium alloys due to their sufficient hardness and wear resistance at FSW temperatures . Additionally, tungsten carbide tooling is employed in the forming of stainless steel and nickel alloys, which are known for their abrasive oxide surfaces .
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
One of the key advantages of using nonferrous metals and alloys in wear parts and tooling is their exceptional wear resistance and ability to maintain performance at high temperatures. For example, tool steels, which are a type of wear-resistant ferrous alloy, are specifically designed for applications requiring high hardness and strength retention at elevated temperatures . This makes them superior to some other nonferrous options in high-temperature environments.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, nonferrous metals and alloys have limitations. For instance, the oxide formation on the surface of stainless steel and nickel alloys can lead to rapid tool wear and galling, which necessitates the use of specialized tooling materials like tungsten carbide . Additionally, these materials may not accept reductions as readily as carbon steel, requiring more complex tooling setups .
Considerations
When selecting nonferrous metals and alloys for wear parts and tooling, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be higher due to the specialized nature of these materials and the processes required to enhance their properties. Operating expenses may also be elevated due to the need for specific lubricants and maintenance to prevent wear and galling. However, the durability and accuracy provided by these materials can offset these costs by reducing the frequency of replacements and maintenance. It is crucial to balance these factors against the specific requirements of the application to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Wear Resistant (Co-Cr-W). Cobalt 6B is a cobalt based chromium, tungsten alloy for wear environments where seizing, galling and abrasion are present. 6B is resistant to seizing and galling and with its low coefficient of friction, allows sliding contact with other metals without damage by metal pick... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Bearings or Bearing Quality; Mining; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from Isabellenhutte USA
Our resistance alloys are used in many areas of electronics and electrical engineering and can be supplied in many different forms and types. Our alloys MANGANIN ®, ZERANIN ®, ISAOHM ® and NOVENTIN ® are homogenous solid-solution alloys that are annealed and stabilized in the primary... [See More]
- Applications: Automotive or Vehicular; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Shape / Form: Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Wire
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
A bearing is a device that reduces friction between moving components by preventing metal-to-metal contact while assisting components (shafts, axles, and wheels) to freely rotate around a fixed axis, cutting down on heat generation and the amount of energy that is consumed. By replacing sliding... [See More]
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Width / OD: 0.2500
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy with good oxidation resistance at higher temperatures, with good resistance in carburizing and chloride containing environments. Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 2000 deg F(1093 deg... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Nuclear; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
A bearing is a device that reduces friction between moving components by preventing metal-to-metal contact while assisting components (shafts, axles, and wheels) to freely rotate around a fixed axis, cutting down on heat generation and the amount of energy that is consumed. By replacing sliding... [See More]
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column)
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Width / OD: 1
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 718 is a Gamma Prime strengthened alloy with excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, as well as cryogenic temperatures. Suitable for temperatures up to around 1300 F. Can be readily worked and age hardened. Excellent strength from -423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Nuclear; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL K500 is a age-hardenable Nickel-Copper alloy which combines the corrosion resistance of Alloy 400 with high strength corrosion fatigue and erosion resistance. MONEL K500 is a nickel-copper alloy, precipitation hardenable through additions of aluminum and titanium. MONEL K500 retains the... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL R405 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. MONEL R405 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. MONEL R405 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
Flat, Shaped and Round Wire. APPLICATIONS. Knobs. Clock parts. Fittings. Screws. Gears. Compressor Rings. Structural applications. Electrodes. Welding and filler wire. 2000 SERIES ALUMINUM DESCRIPTION. 2000 series of alloys are a set of "hard alloys". The aluminum-copper alloys typically contain... [See More]
- Applications: Structural; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Knobs, Clock Parts, Fittings, Screws, Gears, Compressor Rings, Structural Applications, Electrodes, Welding and Filler Wire
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
- UNS Number: 92011 to 92219
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Rhenium Alloys offers Copper-Tungsten in sheet and foil. For over 45 years, Rhenium Alloys has been delivering high performance refractory metals to customers who desire an alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments. Typical Applications. • Aerospace Propulsion. •... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten; Copper
from DME Company
Bubbler Tubes, Diverting Plugs and Rods. D-M-E Bubbler Tubes are used for cooling cores in molds or dies. They are supplied threaded at both ends, thus permitting two threaded tubes to be cut from the 18" length supplied. They can be used as replacement tubes in Cascade Water Junctions. D-M-E Brass... [See More]
- Applications: Repair, Resurfacing or Filling Compound; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Round Bar or Rod Stock
- Nonferrous: Copper
from Qnnect, formerly Hermetic Solutions Group
Materials may exhibit good corrosive resistance, electrical conductivity, or thermal conductivity, yet lack in the areas of strength, hardness, weld-ability, or wear resistance characteristics required in the final design. Qnnect, formerly Hermetic Solutions Group has helped customers to achieve the... [See More]
- Applications: Bearings or Bearing Quality; Electronics or semiconductors; Marine; Nuclear; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Billet / Bloom
- Specialty / Other Types: CladBimetal
- Features: Corrosion Resistant
from Mi-Tech Metals
Increase productivity, improve quality and reduce downtime with Chatter Free metal. Mi-Tech Metals ’ Chatter Free material is designed for minimum vibration and outstanding rigidity. Compared to traditional tungsten carbide, our Chatter Free metal offers: higher density. superior... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Boring Bar / Grinding
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.) (optional feature); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column) (optional feature); Round Bar or Rod Stock
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
Many practical applications of Tungsten are based on its high melting point, high density, dimensional stability, and its low vapor pressure. Tungsten ’s low vapor pressure at elevated temperatures makes it an excellent material for electron emitters and for electrical contact materials --... [See More]
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling; Furnace Construction
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; B-364, B-365, B-521
from Elmet Technologies LLC
Material from .090 inches to 3 inches in thickness is classified as molybdenum plate. It is widely used in the construction of furnace tooling and parts and as a feed stock for the fabrication of parts for the electronics and semiconductor industries. Standard availability is described below. Other... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Electronics or semiconductors; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Semicondcutor, Furnace Tooling
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Plate
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Thickness: 0.0900 to 0.5000
from National Bronze & Metals Inc.
C17200 Beryllium Copper ASTM B196, AMS 4533, RWMA CLASS IV. Most commonly utilized beryllium copper alloy and is notable for exhibiting the highest strength and hardness compared to commercial copper alloys. Its strength and hardness is similar to that of steel. C17200 ultimate tensile and Rockwell... [See More]
- Applications: HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 17200
from United Performance Metals
Alloy L605 has good formability, high strength to 1500 °F (816 °C), and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance and resistance to wear and galling. Alloy L605 is used in the hot sections of aircraft and land based gas turbines in... [See More]
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Standard tungsten carbide ready-to-press powder grades designed for superior performance in applications subjected to heavy wear. [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Powder, Granule or Flake
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Rhenium Alloys has the cutting edge technology and expertise to deliver exactly what you need. They're uniquely able to convert ammonium perrhenate - or virtually any form of rhenium-bearing material - into powder, pellets, even perrhenic acid. Ammonium Perrhenate (APR) ... Rhenium Alloys offer the... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; Wear resistant parts or tooling; X-ray Anodes, Laser Mirrors & Heat Sinks, Carbide and Composite Tools
- Shape / Form: Powder, Granule or Flake
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive
from Qnnect, formerly Hermetic Solutions Group
Design engineers are often faced with the dilemma of material selection, and frequently, they find that a combination of materials provides the optimal properties required by the design. Qnnect, formerly Hermetic Solutions Group ’s explosively bonded metals can join otherwise incompatible... [See More]
- Applications: Bearings or Bearing Quality; Electronics or semiconductors; Marine; Nuclear; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Billet / Bloom
- Specialty / Other Types: CladBimetal
- Features: Corrosion Resistant
from United Performance Metals
188 Alloy is a cobalt-based alloy with excellent high temperature strength and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The high chromium level coupled with small additions of lanthanum produce an extremely tenacious and protective scale. The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance... [See More]
- Applications: Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Only Rhenium Alloys delivers ultra-pure grades of Rhenium Ribbon, both commercial and zone refined. Their commercial grade Rhenium Ribbon is 99.99% and our zone refined ribbon is 99.995% pure on a metallic content basis. Both grades may be ordered in either random lengths or specific cut lengths to... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Strip
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive