Nickel superalloy · AMS 5666

Inconel 625 — Machining & Properties

Typical properties, what Inconel 625 is like on a machine tool, what it gets used for, and the tolerance and finishes we hold on it — from a shop that actually machines it, not a datasheet aggregator. Every figure here drives our own calculators.

8.44 g/cm³
Density (typical)
930 MPa
Tensile strength
HRB 99
Hardness
Very Difficult
Machinability
13 µm/m·°C
Thermal expansion
205 GPa
Elastic modulus
±0.020mm
Achievable tolerance

Machining Inconel 625

Machinability is rated very difficult — among the hardest materials to machine commercially — expect premium tooling, slow parameters and meaningful cost and lead-time implications. Nickel superalloys work-harden rapidly and generate extreme cutting temperatures. Premium carbide tooling, conservative parameters and flood coolant are mandatory — expect additional cost and lead time relative to standard alloys.

Our standard achievable tolerance on Inconel 625 is ±0.020mm under normal conditions, with tighter tolerances on critical features agreed at quotation. Standard finishes: As machined, shot peen. Full material traceability with MTR and CoC documentation on every order.

Typical applications

Chemical processing, marine, aerospace weld overlay cladding.

Use Inconel 625 in our free tools

Other nickel superalloy grades we machine: Inconel 718 · Hastelloy C276 · Waspaloy · MP35Nall 50 grades.

Reference tool. Values are typical for the grade and condition stated and vary by supplier, temper and batch — they are reference data, not a specification. The Material Test Report supplied with your order is the governing document for the material actually used. Figures are provided in good faith for early design guidance and are not a substitute for the published standard or your own engineering judgement. Always verify against the controlled standard and your drawing before manufacture. If a feature is critical, tell us at quotation stage and we'll confirm it explicitly.
Questions engineers actually ask

Inconel 625 — FAQ

What is the density of Inconel 625?

8.44 g/cm³ (typical). That is 8440 kg/m³ — our metal weight calculator uses exactly this figure for Inconel 625.

What is the tensile strength of Inconel 625?

Typically 930 MPa. Treat it as a typical value, not a specification — the Material Test Report supplied with your order states the actual certified figures for the batch.

Is Inconel 625 easy to machine?

Its machinability is rated very difficult — among the hardest materials to machine commercially — expect premium tooling, slow parameters and meaningful cost and lead-time implications.

What is Inconel 625 used for?

Typical applications: Chemical processing, marine, aerospace weld overlay cladding.

What tolerance can be held when machining Inconel 625?

Our standard achievable tolerance on Inconel 625 is ±0.020mm under normal conditions (ISO 2768-f general tolerancing). Tighter tolerances on critical features can be agreed at quotation for specific geometries.

Can Dalloway machine Inconel 625?

Yes — we machine Inconel 625 in-house on 3, 4 and 5-axis milling and CNC turning, from single prototypes to production, with MTR and CoC documentation standard. Typical finishes: As machined, shot peen.

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