Collection of definitions and clarifications about the materials and processes pertaining to High Performance Alloys

We define a High Performance Alloy as a material suitable for extreme temperature, corrosion or wear resistance. Commonly, we are asked why we do not carry a particular grade such as 304, or 316 stainless steel. We do not feel these grades are 'High Performance' enough. They are standards - rather than being better than something else. In most cases we can supply information of which grades our materials are better than another grade, add in an application and we can be more specific about why they are the better performing material.

Cold Drawn

Cold Finished

Cold Worked

Hot Finished

Hot Worked

Strain Hardened

Super Alloy is a Nickel or Cobalt based grade. Materials we carry are normally referred to as 'Super Alloys'.