When manufacturing a new part, one important question is what metal to use. Although the choice can be easy, such as selecting a plain carbon steel because it’s cheap, other applications may not have such clear cut answers. When deciding on a material to use and a method to produce that part, a few questions need to be answered:
1. What are the conditions this part is going to be in?
2. What kind of strength do I need?
3. What price point do I need this part to be at?
If a part needs to have superior strength and corrosion resistance at high temperatures, Inconel alloys are best. On the other hand, a part for handling medical supplies may be better suited for an alloy of stainless steel. The rest of this post documents what kind of other applications you can use for these two metals.
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