Precision CNC Inconel Machining Services
As a superalloy, Inconel® contains a high nickel content and exhibits exceptional corrosion and oxidation resistance. Inconel is ideal for high-temperature applications requiring extreme resistance to harsh environments. Known for its difficult machinability, Inconel is an expensive metal for component fabrication. Miller CNC has proudly developed the best Inconel procurement methods, and our modern equipment can reliably machine Inconel alloys efficiently and without waste.
To find the best Inconel solutions for your applications, contact Miller CNC today, and an expert will help determine the right Inconel components for your needs.
What is Inconel?
Inconel is a nickel-based superalloy with excellent durability and benefits. There are a variety of Inconel alloys with similar yet unique properties, however, Inconel’s general nickel-based composition offers a host of benefits for machined parts. Inconel is highly resistant to oxidation, corrosion, intense heat, and dramatic pressure changes. These features make Inconel components highly versatile and able to be used in even the most extreme industrial environments.
Is Inconel Difficult to Machine?
While Inconel offers numerous benefits, these features can create complications during machining. Inconel alloys have high work-hardening rates, making the already durable Inconel even stronger as it is machined. Its strength can pose a challenge to machining efforts by deflecting workpieces, generating intense heat, or straining cutting tools. Miller CNC has developed specialty Inconel machining services, allowing us to successfully machine Inconel alloys to your specific demands.
What is the Machinability Rating of Inconel?
The AISI Machinability Index lists various machinability ratings for different metal alloys. Metals with 100% machinability ratings are soft and the easiest to machine, while metals with low ratings are harder materials and more difficult to machine. While different alloys vary in their ratings, generally, Inconel alloys have machinability ratings between 9% and 16%. Although Inconel is highly difficult to machine, Miller CNC has developed advanced CNC machining services to create precision Inconel components.
Types of Inconel for CNC Machining by Miller CNC
Miller CNC works primarily with Inconel alloys 625 and 718. Our Inconel-machined components feature extremely fine surface finishes and tight tolerances for applications requiring critical-to-function features. We have perfected our services to meet or exceed even the most critical demands.
Why Choose Inconel?
When comparing Inconel 625 versus Inconel 718, it is important to recognize their similarities and differences. These Inconel alloys offer various benefits for specific projects. Talk to an expert at CNC Miller for help determining the best Inconel alloy for your application.
Inconel 625 Advantages & Applications
Inconel 625 exhibits strength, high-temperature tolerance, and excellent corrosion resistance. This alloy is ideal for demanding environments and can withstand exposure to salt water, fresh water, air, alkaline chemicals, and intense temperatures. Inconel 625 is often used to machine components for aerospace applications, with parts including bulkheads, fluid valves, manifolds, and more.
Inconel 718 Advantages & Applications
Widely used for jet engine components, Inconel 718 is often found in the aerospace and cryogenics industries. With similar mechanical properties as Inconel 625, Inconel 718 is also capable of age hardening. As such, it is often better suited for high-stress applications, however, it is more difficult to machine―particularly the AMS 5663 hardened condition. Components made from Inconel 718 range from inlet and outlet flanges to fuel injectors and many turbine components.
Inconel Machining Services for Industries
As an AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 industry-certified manufacturer, Miller CNC has been trusted with government and defense contracts for more than a decade. Inconel components are used frequently in industries including:
- Aerospace
- Military & Defense
- Oil & Gas
- Automotive
- Cryogenics
- OEM & PMA Aircraft
- Spacecraft
- Energy & Power Generation
- Ballistics
Miller CNC Inconel Machining Services & Advantages
Miller CNC provides value-added turnkey solutions for Inconel machining processes that set us ahead of the competition. Our unique advantages enable us to exceed performance demands and requirements often associated with complex configurations.
Specialized Services
Miller CNC has built our business around working with specialty hard materials like Inconel. In fact, up to 60% of our regularly purchased materials are Inconel alloys. Our unique vendor relationships and internal processes allow us to provide accurate, reliable quotes for all your Inconel component products.
Improved Quality
With our innovative technological capabilities, including CAM software, all Inconel parts are machined without the physical handling of the part. Additionally, our 3-axis CNC milling and 5-axis machining services provide more accuracy than any other milling machine. Our sourced hardware meets all MIL-Spec, AMS-Spec, and AN-Spec regulatory requirements.
Time & Cost Effective Solutions
Our fully automated CNC machining capabilities allow us to optimize cycle time while performing all required machining processes in a single fixture. This saves on production time, as well as labor and set-up costs.
Leading Inconel Machining
Miller CNC can procure Inconel alloys for your component, manufacture it to your specifications, and assemble it as required. We can handle time-critical schedules and complex parts that other shops can’t create, providing you with unrivaled Inconel CNC-machined components and assemblies.
Contact Miller CNC for Superior Inconel Machining Services
Miller CNC is a trusted CNC machine shop working for clients across numerous industries. We can fulfill various production orders, from small-volume to large-volume requests. We work directly with you to determine the best CNC machining solutions for your unique project demands.
Request a quote to begin your component order today, or contact us to speak with a representative and learn more about our Inconel machining services.
