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Quick Poll: Mastering Inconel

Posted Aug. 01, 2023

A blend of chromium, nickel, iron, molybdenum and other alloying elements, Inconel is tough, corrosion-resistant and has a melting point that makes it suitable for everything from gas turbine blades to nuclear reactor components. With the right tools and techniques, though, it's still very machinable.

What tactics have you found most effective in machining Inconel?

Using solid carbide cutting tools
44%
Choosing specialized geometries for roughing
7%
Taking advantage of advanced toolpaths
16%
Using coolant-through mills and drills
19%
Something else. Tell us in the comments below.
14%
Total votes: 43

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