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MetalTek Alloys

Nickel-Based Material Profiles: Part 1

November 25, 2020

Grade MTEK N-7M and N-12MV (N30007 / Similar to Hastelloy® B Mod) severe corrosion and heat resistant alloy. Description Nickel-Moly alloys.   Properties – Why select this material Excellent strength and ductility at ambient and elevated temperatures. Resistant to oxidizing conditions up to 1400°F / 760°C and up to substantially higher temperatures in reducing conditions.…

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Sand Casted Valves

A Look at Using Cores to Create Internal Passageways in Metal Sand Castings

November 25, 2020

There are many benefits of using the sand casting process versus traditional manufacturing processes.  If you asked multiple metal casting suppliers the main benefit, many would say the cost-effectiveness when internal passageways are required. How Does A Metal Casting Supplier Produce A Finished Component with These Passageways?  The answer is simple – by using core…

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National Guard Award

MetalTek International Honored by Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employees Who Serve in the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve

November 25, 2020

Oconomowoc, WI – Mike Williams, Chairman of the Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), has announced Jamie Schindel, Machine Shop Supervisor of MetalTek International, was presented with a Patriot Award by ESGR representative Bill Rheingans, Area 2 Chair in recognition of extraordinary support of one of their employees serving…

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Investment Casting Process

Investment Casting Process: Featured Solution Examples

November 25, 2020

Think of a test that you face in metal component design or application. Here are some examples of where leveraging the advantages of investment casting has helped solve an application challenge. Maybe you will see a problem you are working to resolve. Minimizing Casting Upgrades or Additional Processing While all applications are expected to perform,…

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MetalTek Alloys

Material Applications: High-Temperature Corrosion

November 25, 2020

The Effect of Temperature on Corrosion of Metals As the performance demands on metals tend to increase as temperature increases, so do the types of corrosive attacks to which the metal is likely to be subjected. When we think of significant industries and applications that are most likely to face the combined effects of high…

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Non Ferrous Metal Casting

Material Applications: Wear Resistant Alloy Comparison

November 25, 2020

Overview Every material selection decision includes tradeoffs. Performance can come at a price.  But there is little sense in paying for capabilities that are not needed.  The following suggests a framework for selecting one of a family of wear-resistant materials from another. Comparisons Cost Cost is rarely ignored, so it is helpful to compare certain…

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Bearium Alloy On Space Shuttle

4 Real-Life Examples Of Solving A Heat, Wear, Or Corrosion Problem

November 25, 2020

The days when manufacturers had a host of technical experts on staff are past in many industries.  And this at a time when material choices are broader and product performance demands are higher than they have ever been.  So the situation will not get any easier. Here are just four real life examples where MetalTek…

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MetalTek Alloys

Material Applications: Heat Resistant Alloy Profiles Part 1

November 25, 2020

Nickel Iron Chrome (Ni-Fe-Cr) Alloys. This group includes grades HX and HW. Description These high-temperature stainless steel have the highest nickel content (around 60%) in the high-temperature family. Properties – Why select this material HX and HW provide the highest carburization resistance of the standard alloys. Good oxidation resistance. Good thermal shock resistance. Some Typical…

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What Is Duplex Stainless Steel?

November 25, 2020

Duplex stainless steels are alloys with metallurgical structures generally regarded as being approximately equal parts of austenite and ferrite, with a 60/40, 40/60-phase distribution being the envelope widely considered as acceptable. The combination of austenite/ferrite produces alloys with twice the strength of conventional austenitic stainless steels. Duplex stainless steels are virtually immune to stress corrosion…

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MetalTek Alloys

Material Applications: Corrosion Resistant Alloy Comparison Part: 1

November 25, 2020

Every material selection decision includes tradeoffs. Performance can come at a price.  But there is little sense in paying for capabilities that are not needed.  The following suggests a framework for selecting one of a family of corrosion-resistant materials from another.

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