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High stakes

Choosing the right high-performance alloy (HPA) for your sector can be the difference between success and failure. Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Andrew Du Plessis explores the subtle difference between each sector and which alloys hold the key to the best performance.

02/06/2025 16:21:09

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First up: aerospace
The HPAs used in aerospace are generally required to be resistant to
high temperature, have excellent strength, or a combination of both Additionally, grades are selected for their
ability to resist corrosion, oxidation, high pressure and thermal shock.

Many are heat treatable, offering further
improvements in certain mechanical properties when compared with material that has been annealed or in cold
worked condition.

Application areas include afterburner parts, valves, bolts, and heat exchangers.

Read the full article in DPA's June 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.