Teg: Superalloys

Preventing Grinding Burn: G2.5 Balance and Dressing Speed Ratios for Open-Structure Wheels

In high-precision aerospace and gas turbine manufacturing, grinding nickel-based superalloys like Inconel 718 and Hastelloy presents an extreme metallurgical challenge. These materials are engineered to maintain exceptional mechanical strength at elevated temperatures, but their low thermal conductivity (approximately 11 W/m·K) and high ductility make them highly susceptible to work hardening and grinding burn. When grinding […]

Avoiding Work Hardening in Hastelloy and Inconel: Why Open-Structure Grinding Wheels are Critical

Avoiding Work Hardening in Hastelloy and Inconel: Why Open-Structure Grinding Wheels are Critical In high-precision aerospace, chemical processing, and power generation manufacturing, nickel-based superalloys like Inconel (e.g., Inconel 718, Inconel 625) and Hastelloy (e.g., Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy B-3) are indispensable. Renowned for their exceptional high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance, these materials are also […]