“Capable of ASTM A388” vs. “Ultrasonically Tested to ASTM A388” Why the Distinction Matters in Forging Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management In the world of forged components, few phrases cause more confusion - or more quality escapes - than the difference between “capable of
by Royce Lowe The Inconel® group of alloys is used in industries that range from aerospace through chemical processing, oil and gas, nuclear engineering and marine applications. These alloys form part of the high-nickel alloys known as superalloys. Their chemical analyses comprise a nickel-chromium base, with various additions of cobalt, molybdenum, titanium, and columbium
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, time is often just as valuable as material. Machine shop owners and manufacturing buyers are constantly under pressure to deliver high-quality parts while keeping costs manageable. The most effective way to achieve this balance is through near-net shape open die forging, a process that not only improves quality but
by Royce Lowe Gears are manufactured in many shapes, from a number of alloys. Each gear has its own method of transmitting motion and force. The most common gear shapes and their applications are as follows: A spur gear has straight teeth, mounted on parallel shafts, and is used to transmit motion between these
