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Maximizing Tooling Efficiency for Inconel 718 Machining

Inconel 718 has become the standard for a wide range of aerospace engine components, including discs, blades and casings. This superalloy’s ability to maintain toughness at high temperatures, it’s corrosion resistance and light weight make it a critical material for aerospace component manufacturers to work with.

Meeting the Challenges of Aerospace Manufacturing

 

A leading aerospace engine components supplier faced hurdles machining Inconel 718, a superalloy known for its high strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. The supplier was facing:

 

  • Rapid tool wear, impacting production precision and consistency.
  • Increased tooling costs to maintain quality and throughput.

 

Close-up of a CNC machine with a drill bit positioned near a metal workpiece.

 

Transforming Tooling with Hyperion Materials & Technologies

 

To overcome these challenges, the manufacturer decided to assess their overall tooling program for their Inconel 718 components. This led to a decision to select a tungsten carbide material grade for their tool that offered unique advantages when milling superalloys, and to bring end mill production in-house. By partnering with Hyperion, they implemented a customized tooling solution using K40UF carbide rods with lateral coolant exits, specifically designed for machining nickel-based superalloys like Inconel 718.

Through this collaboration, the manufacturer nearly doubled tool life while maintaining costs flat.

dvertisement for aerospace milling, highlighting improved tool life in Inconel 718 machining using Hyperion K40UF carbide rods with lateral exits.

 

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Discover how this manufacturer improved efficiency and precision in their aerospace machining operations while optimizing costs and performance. Learn how Hyperion's carbide rod blanks can revolutionize your tooling strategies.

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