Waspaloy — Machining & Properties
Typical properties, what Waspaloy 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.
Machining Waspaloy
Machinability is rated extremely difficult — at the extreme end of machinability — a specialist job with significant tooling cost and cycle time, worth discussing before you commit the design. 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 Waspaloy 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
Gas turbine discs, rings and cases; high-cycle fatigue applications.
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Other nickel superalloy grades we machine: Inconel 625 · Inconel 718 · Hastelloy C276 · MP35N — all 50 grades.
Waspaloy — FAQ
What is the density of Waspaloy?
8.19 g/cm³ (typical). That is 8190 kg/m³ — our metal weight calculator uses exactly this figure for Waspaloy.
What is the tensile strength of Waspaloy?
Typically 1275 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 Waspaloy easy to machine?
Its machinability is rated extremely difficult — at the extreme end of machinability — a specialist job with significant tooling cost and cycle time, worth discussing before you commit the design.
What is Waspaloy used for?
Typical applications: Gas turbine discs, rings and cases; high-cycle fatigue applications.
What tolerance can be held when machining Waspaloy?
Our standard achievable tolerance on Waspaloy 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 Waspaloy?
Yes — we machine Waspaloy 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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