Aerospace
A Guide to Purchasing Inconel: Tips and Considerations
Inconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Well-suited to demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50–70% nickel, 15–25% chromium, and other elements such as iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended applicati
3D-Printed Metal Matrix Composite Could Boost High-Temperature Aerospace Components
A research team at the University of Toronto has created a metal matrix composite that stays light, strong, and stable at temperatures where most aluminum alloys fail. The material is produced through a combination of laser-based additive manufacturing and micro-casting, giving it a reinforced-concrete-like architecture on a microscopic scale. That structure delivers strength at both […]
What Is The Difference Between Inconel and Incoloy?
Inconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Well-suited to demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50–70% nickel, 15–25% chromium, and other elements such as iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended applicati
Why 7075 Aluminum Remains a Top Choice for Aerospace Frames
Ask any U.S. airframe engineer where metal still outperforms composites, and Aluminum 7075 comes up fast. It handles fastener loads without fuss, cuts cleanly on tight production schedules, and keeps its strength after thousands of flight cycles without drifting out of tolerance. Even as composite skins spread across newer platforms, these internal parts still rely […]
Archer Aims to Fly Trial eVTOL Ops Under New White House Program
Archer Aviation plans to participate in the White House’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), working with U.S. airlines and interested cities to stage supervised, pre-certification trial operations of its Midnight aircraft. Under the eIPP, the Department of Transportation and the FAA intend to create controlled operating environments that fast-track real-world data on safety, noise, [&hel
9 Uses of Inconel: Real-World Applications Across Aerospace, Energy & Chemical
Uses of Inconel are exploding across aerospace, energy, and chemical processing because teams need metal that keeps its strength and resists corrosion at extreme temperature. If you’re weighing 625 vs. 718 vs. 601, this guide translates the trade-offs into clear choices, and points you to NASA’s Technical Reports Server for confidence-building research on hot-section performance. […]
