We have over 130 years in the specialty metal business, and in that time have built an extensive set of technical resources that support the rapid exploration of new, higher performance metallurgical solutions.
Metallurgical Modeling
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Our alloys applications include:
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Metallurgical Modeling
Application Design and Support
Prototyping and Production
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Collaborate on the development and integration of high strength, high temperature and durable alloys.
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Facilitate repeatable production and the flexibility to quickly address new requests and improvements.
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Actively characterize and tailor the microstructure of a diverse array of alloys from nickel-based to stainless and alloyed steels to perform specific functions critical to the mission.
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We work alongside customers to simulate and model alloys solving new design requirements.
Application Design and Support
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R&D Metallurgists
Our team of experts:
Application Engineers
Field Metallurgists
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Quickly scale solutions from research lab heats to full production in a matter of weeks.
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Target improvements for composition and processing.
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Analyze the impact of material benefits and identify potential risks to the design before prototyping begins.
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We understand the importance of rapid design iterations and proving out in the early stages of new product development. In fact, our facilities are designed to support both prototyping and the rigors of product scale up.
Prototyping and Production
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How we do it:
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Collaborate on the development and integration of high strength, high temperature and durable alloys.
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Our industry-leading capacity of vacuum induction melting equipment delivers high volume production of high-performance alloys. Our characterization of various re-melt production methods is key in transition to higher volume processes without sacrificing performance.
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End-to-end support from the industry’s leaders.
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From concept to creation, we provide end-to-end support for even the most complex engineering applications.
Mission-critical applications demand experts to match.
Providing expertise at every stage of the soft magnetic alloy development process
Our testing laboratories and capabilities cover the characterization of chemcical, mechanical, and dimensional properties from the beginning to the end of processing.
Our rigorous testing process:
Testing
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Characterization testing
Correlation testing
Lab Heat
Modeling tools
This is how we ensure optimal performance.
This is how we establish suitable methods for production control.
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Small scale metallurgy in 40 lb and 400 lb heats.
Benefiting from decades of experience.
Carpenter Technology promotes industry-leading quality assurance, quality control, and operational excellence. Our robust Quality Management System (QMS) manual is a single-source guide used at all our sites worldwide and adheres to International Organization of Standards and SAE International methodologies of proven best practices, industry standards, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
Industries we supply:
Transportation
Aerospace
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Compliance:
ISO9001-certified
Our internal QMS is regularly audited and verified by independent certification authorities to prove compliance with various international, federal, and industry standards, including:
ISO
SAE
Nadcap
Aerospace (AS) Standards
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Through our Specialty Products Division we can simplify complex supply chains to deliver near net shape and heat-treated preforms through our extensive supplier network.
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We support serial production at scale for applications with stringent requirements with our vacuum induction melting capacity, finishing, processing controls, quality system, and logistics programs.
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Even during the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design phase of Defense programs, Carpenters Specialty Products Division can do trade studies to rapidly scale up the value chain and provide just in time service.
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Medical markets
Consumer electronics
Defense
Warfighter marine applications
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Characterization testing
Correlation testing
Modeling tools
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Alloy development can feel like a complicated activity for many people not familiar with the technology and processes utilized. Throughout each of these steps, we provide ongoing, consultative guidance for our customers to help ensure confidence throughout the process.
We’ve provided an overview below of the alloy development steps Carpenter Technology follows. You can continue to scroll down this page or select one of the steps to jump directly to the specific activity.
End-to-end support from the industry’s leaders
We’ve provided an overview below of the alloy development steps Carpenter Technology follows. You can continue to scroll down this page or select one of the steps to jump directly to the specific activity.
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