Understanding high-performance alloys
There is no basic definition for what makes a high-performance alloy, which are sometimes called superalloys. Many of the most common high-performance alloys are nickel or cobalt based. They can usually operate in high-heat environments for extended periods of time and offer high strength and corrosion resistance.
At Fort Wayne Metals, we routinely process the following high-performance alloys. Click on each alloy to learn more.
- 35N LT™ alloy
- FWM™ 1058 alloy
- FWM™ 1537 alloy
- HASTELLOY® C-276 alloy
- HASTELLOY® X alloy
- HAYNES® 188 alloy
- HAYNES® R-41 alloy
- HAYNES® Waspaloy alloy
- INCONEL® alloy 600
- INCONEL® alloy 625
- INCONEL® alloy 718
- INCONEL® alloy X-750
- L-605 alloy
- MP35N® alloy
- NIMONIC® alloy 90
We also work with the following high-performance alloys upon requests:
- Alloy 31
- Alloy 901
- Alloy 902
- Chromel
- HASTELLOY® alloy B-2
- HASTELLOY® alloy C-22
- HASTELLOY® alloy C-4
- HASTELLOY® alloy B
- HASTELLOY® alloy S
- HAYNES® 214®
- HAYNES® 230®
- HAYNES® 242®
- HAYNES® alloy C-263
- INCONEL® alloy 601
- Ni200
- ULTIMET®
Product forms and capabilities
High-performance alloys can be processed to meet a variety of needs. Click on the products forms to learn about the ways you can use high-performance alloys for your application.
- Centerless ground bar precision ground bar in various sizes and alloys
- Coatings carefully applied coatings provide electric insulation or chemical separation
- Custom assembly crimps, fittings, and custom part manufacture
- DFT® wire combines two dissimilar materials in a single construction
- Flat wire drawn or rolled flat NIMONIC® alloy 90 wire or metal strip
- HHS® tube a strand with an open center working channel
- Round wire traditional wire drawn to customer specifications in a variety of alloys
- Shaped wire a variety of specialty shaped cross-sectional wire
- SLT® wire straight-off-the-spool wire to eliminate process steps
- Strands & cables complex wire constructions for advanced applications
Typical end uses
Our customers use high-performance alloys in their most challenging applications, such as implantable devices that need to perform even with rigorous use. Some of the most common include.
- Hip and knee replacements
- Spinal rods and screws
- Stents
- Vena cava filters
- Surgical clips
- Orthodontic appliances
Surface finishes and material conditions
High-performance alloys develop a highly polished appearance as they are drawn to fine diameters. Bar made in high performance alloys will have a very smooth and consistent appearance. Materials can be provided in annealed, cold worked, or heat-treated conditions.
Enhanced solutions
If your application requires better fatigue resistance than high-performance alloys typically offer, explore our NDR® wire. Several high-performance alloys can be used in NDR® wire, which is produced using a thermal-mechanical treatment to refine the microstructure, which means you get better fatigue life without altering the physical properties of the material.