Forging Blocks
Elmet Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced precision-machined forging blocks able to withstand extreme force and heat. Our materials provide an unmatched ability to survive high mechanical loads at extremely high temperatures. This is also known as hot strength, a high performance characteristic and quality that Elmet Technologies’ molybdenum materials are renowned for.
With industry-leading technical expertise and a focus on the development of high quality materials, our customer-centric approach allows us to act as a partner and resource for our customers. We can meet custom specifications and project-specific requirements.
Forging Blocks: Material Characteristics
MINIMUM DENSITY (based on 10.2 g/cc)
Pressed and Sintered Billet – TZM or MHC – 94%
Forged Blank – TZM or MHC – >99.5%
MAXIMUM PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Pressed and Sintered Billet – TZM or MHC – 29 in. diameter (74 cm)/10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Forged Blank – TZM or MHC – 55 in. diameter (140 cm)
Our approach allows us to help clients develop high-performance components with build-to-print options, comprehensive design support, or custom alloy development for specific requirements. These advanced processes enable us to customize our refractory metal alloys to meet precise specifications.
The Elmet Technologies Advantage
- Unique, industry-leading high-performance molybdenum alloys
- Options for pressed & sintered, as-forged, or fully machined blanks
- Capabilities to develop customer-specific block materials and sizes
- High production capacity with unique focus areas at each U.S. facility
- Advanced manufacturing techniques for ultra high quality components
- Materials with superior high temperature strength and creep resistance
- Last and only 100% U.S.-owned-and-operated, fully-integrated supplier
Elmet Technologies is the only U.S.-owned-and-operated, fully integrated manufacturer of molybdenum and tungsten products and materials.
MHC Material
MHC material is a molybdenum-based alloy. It consists of Molybdenum Hafnium Carbide (MHC), consolidated through our advanced powder metallurgy process. MHC offers high strength, high thermal conductivity, and low thermal expansion.
Mo Alloys
Molybdenum material offers compatibility with a range of manufacturing techniques. Its alloys are able to endure high stress and high temperature environments, solving problems that other materials are unable to in advanced forging processes.
TZM Material
TZM material is a molybdenum-based alloy. It consists of Titanium Zirconium Molybdenum (TZM), and is either consolidated through our advanced powder metallurgy process, or through our unique vacuum arc-casting process.
High-Performance Forging Blocks
As innovative leaders in the refractory metals industry, the team at Elmet Technologies is regularly developing new ways to design components, engineer materials, and manufacture parts. Through advanced techniques, we produce forging blocks that suit a wide range of forging applications.