Metallurgy & Engineering
Integrated Expertise Of More Than 100 Metallurgists And Engineers
MetalTek’s integrated approach to manufacturing is led by the alloy and process expertise of more than 100 metallurgists and engineers across multiple locations. Our integrated approach allows us to partner with our customers to make their products perform better in the world's most demanding applications. Our vast team of experts coordinate each step of the way. Your metal casting project will involve metallurgists and engineers working side by side to ensure the highest quality outcome.
Contact us for more information about our integrated alloy and manufacturing process expertise, or consider a TekSession. You can also visit our blog or browse our hundreds of available alloys for the material properties that best fit your application.
What Is Metallurgy?
Metallurgy involves purifying metals and forming alloys, metals formed by combining two or more metallic elements to capture specific properties. MetalTek metallurgists help customers select specific alloys to improve product performance, especially in high-heat, high-wear, and high-corrosion environments. Metallurgy engineering is at the core of MetalTek’s expertise. Our metallurgists have 100s of combined years of experience. We offer a comprehensive solution from start to finish for a customer's project.
Value Engineering
Value engineering is a systematic approach to analyzing manufacturing costs and related processes. Metallurgists and engineers at MetalTek work together and directly with customers to understand specific product needs. Then, our team of experts makes recommendations for the metallurgy and manufacturing process that achieves the highest possible product quality at the lowest possible cost. Metal casting projects can be expensive and time-consuming, hence the value engineering approach to combat these common concerns.
The Role of Metallurgy Engineering in Manufacturing
In today's advanced manufacturing landscape, metallurgy engineering is not merely a supporting discipline – it's a critical foundation for innovation, efficiency, and product excellence. It underpins the selection, processing, and performance of the very materials that bring designs to life.
Metallurgy engineering ensures that manufactured components can withstand increasingly demanding conditions, from extreme temperatures and corrosive environments to high stresses and prolonged use. By precisely tailoring alloys and manufacturing processes, metallurgists enable the creation of lighter, stronger, more durable, and more sustainable products across diverse industries.
It plays a vital role in optimizing manufacturing processes for cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency. Understanding the behavior of metals allows for smarter material utilization, reduced waste, and the development of advanced casting and fabrication techniques.
Ultimately, metallurgy engineering is the key to unlocking the full potential of metallic materials, driving progress and enabling manufacturers to meet the evolving demands of a technologically advanced world.
Advantages of our integrated metallurgy and value engineering approach include:
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Market expertise: Our metallurgists and engineers help customers meet the strictest levels of compliance through hundreds of years of combined experience in demanding, high-specification markets such as aerospace, defense, and petrochemical.
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Conversion assistance: MetalTek engineers help customers reduce costs and improve product quality by converting to metal castings from alternative processes such as fabrications or forgings.
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Metallurgy/Alloy selection: MetalTek routinely pours over 450 ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including proprietary grades. Our metallurgy expertise allows customers to choose alloys that meet the most demanding product requirements.
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Casting process selection: From centrifugal casting to sand casting to investment casting, our engineers use the latest computer modeling tools to help customers determine which casting processes best fit their specific product needs.
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Rapid prototyping: MetalTek can significantly reduce cost and time to market through several different rapid prototyping technologies. Methods such as 3D printing, Direct Mold Milling, or stereolithography (SLA)can virtually eliminate lead times associated with standard tooling for prototyping or low volumes.
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TekSession Training: Our metallurgy and process engineers conduct on-site or virtual trainingon casting or alloy selection, conversions from fabrications or forgings, product design, or other topics tailored to specific needs.
Contact us for more information about our integrated metallurgy and manufacturing process expertise , or consider a TekSession. You can also visit our blog or browse our hundreds of available alloys for the material properties that best fit your application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our metallurgy engineering encompasses the purification of metals and the creation of alloys with specific properties. Our metallurgists guide customers in selecting the ideal alloys to enhance product performance, particularly in challenging environments involving high heat, wear, and corrosion. We offer comprehensive solutions from material selection to final casting.
Our integrated expertise means our metallurgists and engineers work collaboratively throughout your project. This ensures seamless communication, reduces errors, accelerates problem-solving, optimizes designs for manufacturability, and provides a holistic understanding of material and process interactions, ultimately leading to higher quality and efficiency.
Value engineering at MetalTek is a systematic process where our metallurgists and engineers work with you to analyze manufacturing costs and related processes. The goal is to identify recommendations for metallurgy and manufacturing that achieve the highest product quality at the lowest possible cost, addressing concerns about the expense and time involved in metal casting projects.
With hundreds of years of combined experience, our experts have deep market expertise in demanding, high-specification industries including aerospace, defense, and petrochemical, helping customers meet the strictest compliance levels.
Yes, our engineers provide conversion assistance to help customers reduce costs and improve product quality by transitioning from alternative processes like fabrications or forgings to metal castings.
MetalTek routinely pours over 450 different ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including proprietary grades. Our metallurgy expertise allows us to help you select alloys that meet the most demanding product requirements.
We offer a range of casting processes, including centrifugal casting, sand casting, and investment casting. Our engineers utilize the latest computer modeling tools to help you determine the best process for your specific product needs.
Yes, MetalTek can significantly reduce cost and time to market through various rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing, Direct Mold Milling, and stereolithography (SLA), virtually eliminating lead times for prototyping and low-volume production.
Our metallurgy and process engineers conduct TekSession training, which can be on-site or virtual. These sessions cover topics tailored to your needs, such as casting or alloy selection, conversions from fabrications or forgings, and product design.
Please contact us directly for more information about our integrated metallurgy and manufacturing process expertise. You can also consider requesting a TekSession to discuss your specific needs in detail.