[Column] On the Processing of Nickel Alloys

What is nickel alloy? Introducing four reasons why machining is difficult and examples of processing.

Nickel alloys excel in heat resistance and corrosion resistance, making them indispensable for mechanical parts used in high-temperature environments such as gas turbines and incinerators. However, due to these characteristics, they are referred to as "difficult-to-machine materials," highlighting the challenges of cutting processing. On social media, there are prominent voices expressing that "nickel alloys are difficult, costly, and we don't want to take orders," making them a challenging material for craftsmen. But why is it said that processing them is difficult? In this article, we will explain the reasons why nickel alloys are considered difficult to process from the perspectives of "strength at high temperatures," "hardness," and "relationship with tools." Additionally, in the latter part, we will introduce our company's actual processing achievements for nickel alloys. [Contents] ■ Four reasons why cutting processing of nickel alloys is difficult ■ Introduction of nickel alloy processing achievements at our Kujo factory in Osaka ■ The process of manufacturing nickel alloy parts and how to place orders *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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