Resources

1. Aluminum Beryllium (AlBeMet®) AM 162 Machining Guidelines

   Materion Brush Beryllium & Composites’ Aluminum Beryllium (AlBeMet®) AM 162 has machining characteristics that are similar to aluminum’s. However, because of beryllium’s abrasiveness, cutter life for AlBeMet® is about 75 percent of aluminum’s.

2. Beryllium Machining Technique Evaluation Technical Report

   Evaluations of beryllium S-200F specimens made from a variety of sequences, including conventional machining, electrical discharge machining and stress relief, show the specimens displayed similar tensile properties.

3. Fabrication Techniques of Beryllium Metal Removal

   While beryllium is easily machined to close tolerances and excellent surface finishes, it’s important to utilize proper stock removal and stress relieving to prevent cracks, deformations, chipping, and corrosion.

4. Machining Beryllium Metal

   The importance of achieving damage-free surfaces on finished beryllium components is crucial. Potential suppliers of beryllium products should familiarize themselves with proper machining practices as well as chemical etching procedures and stress relief heat treatments.

5. Process for Machining and Stress Relief of Beryllium Specification

   When working with beryllium, it’s important to maintain proper handling and correct machining techniques to minimize surface damage.