When you need performance that goes above and beyond, special alloys provide a uniquely formulated solution.
These alloys are considered “special” in that they were developed for specific uses and are grouped according to the particular application for which they were designed. Explore our family of special alloys for enhanced thermal performance, magnetic properties, and more.
At Boston Centerless, we expertly shape exotic materials to your exact specifications through the process of centerless grinding. Our unmatched skill guarantees that each bar meets your desired tolerances in diameter, roundness, and straightness for a superior precision machining experience.
Controlled expansion alloys follow predictable thermal expansion behaviors when exposed to high heat. On the other hand, memory alloys are designed to return to or ‘remember’ their original shape when heated to a certain temperature depending on the exact alloy composition. High permeability alloys are defined by their magnetic properties and ability to induce their own magnetic field when exposed to an external magnetic force.
Super alloys are typically very high in strength and corrosion resistance and maintain these characteristics even at elevated temperatures. This makes them a preferred choice for extremely demanding aerospace, defense, and performance motorsport applications.
Refractory alloys retain their mechanical properties even at extremely high temperatures, making them an excellent option for applications where thermal resistance is crucial.
We offer a wide selection of special alloys designed to create high performance tools for machining purposes.
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Carpenter HyMu “80”, Carpenter Invar “36” and Kovar are registered trademarks of CRS Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation.
AccuRod® special alloys are expertly shaped to meet your most demanding tolerances. Boston Centerless grinds alloys of all kinds using centerless grinding to achieve the industry’s greatest dimensional accuracy and repeatability. AccuRod® is trusted for applications in high-precision industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and more.
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Special alloys are engineered materials designed for demanding applications that require properties beyond standard metals. These alloys are commonly used in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical manufacturing, and high-performance industrial equipment where strength, heat resistance, magnetic properties, or corrosion resistance are critical.
Examples of special alloys used for precision components include super alloys such as Hastelloy™, Waspalloy™, and Monel™, refractory metals like tungsten and molybdenum, and specialty materials such as Invar™, Kovar™, and Nitinol. These materials are designed to perform reliably in extreme temperatures, high-stress environments, or specialized engineering applications.
