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Improving Final Part Quality with the Right Carbide Grade

Competing for projects with major aerospace manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus requires toolmakers to provide tools that offer a unique advantage over other toolmakers. For one US-based toolmaker, this meant providing a tool that could provide a better surface finish on the hardened steel components that their client was milling. Working with Hyperion Materials & Technologies, the toolmaker selected a grade specific to the application that helped them to win the business over other qualified vendors.

Tackling Surface Finish and Tool Life Challenges


A US-based tooling manufacturer serving aerospace clients faced stiff competition to secure high-value projects. Tasked with providing a superior tool for machining 62HRC hardened steel components for a major aerospace supplier, they encountered two critical challenges:

 

  • Surface Finish Consistency: Excessive vibration during machining led to subpar finishes and part rejections.
  • Tool Wear: Rapid tool wear reduced efficiency and increased costs for their customers.

 

To win the bid, the toolmaker needed a solution that could outperform incumbent tools in durability and precision.

 

Achieving Reduced Vibration for a Better Finish

 
In consultation with Hyperion Materials & Technologies, the toolmaker selected an application-specific carbide grade designed to machine hardened steel with sharp edge profiles. During customer testing, the tool demonstrated 25% less average vibration, significantly enhancing surface finish quality and ultimately securing the aerospace project. 

 

Designing a Competitive Advantage 


By partnering with Hyperion, the toolmaker positioned their tools as premium, performance-driven solutions. The toolmakers’ expertise in tooling design, paired with Hyperion’s knowledge and quality production of carbide materials helped the manufacturer not only win the bid but also strengthen their reputation in the competitive aerospace market. 

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Explore how selecting the right carbide grade can transform your tooling performance and help you secure high-value projects. Access the full success story, for in-depth details. 

 

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Expanding Opportunities with Application Specific Grades 


Beyond PN90, Hyperion’s portfolio includes a range of high-performance and application specific carbide grades tailored to challenging materials like Inconel 718 and Rene 108. These readily available options empower toolmakers to deliver consistent quality across diverse applications.

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