TOUGHMET® ALLOYS OFFER HIGH STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY FOR AEROSPACE COMPONENTS
Materion has more than 30 years’ experience designing and commercializing alloys, including ToughMet® alloys, which have enabled advances in the aerospace industry. Used on all models of aircraft, ToughMet alloys optimize aircraft design, increase reliability and improve component performance.
ToughMet alloys have superior friction characteristics that make them ideal for bearings and bushings for components of aircraft landing gear and airfoil controls. The materials exhibit stable properties over the wide range of temperatures encountered during flight, and they can operate safely and reliably for extended periods of time in the event of lubrication failure. ToughMet alloys do not contain lead or other hazardous materials.
ToughMet alloys meet all relevant Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) and are approved for use in major commercial and military programs.
Use our Aerospace Reference Sheet to see aerospace specifications, forms and sizes for all our aerospace alloys.
TOUGHMET ALLOY ATTRIBUTES
ToughMet copper-nickel-tin alloys have a unique combination of properties that enhance the performance of aerospace applications:
- High strength to handle heavy loads and stress
- Stable properties in changing temperatures
- Very low friction and minimal wear for higher reliability and improved durability
- Corrosion resistance to typical service environments
- High galling resistance for movement of parts, even under heavy loads
TOUGHMET ALLOY WHITE PAPER AND BEARING PRESSURE CALCULATOR
Download our white paper, "Calculating Maximum Contact Pressure on A Heavily Loaded Journal Bearing" and the companion calculator for more details about using ToughMet alloy for aircraft bearings.
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AVAILABLE TOUGHMET FORMS
ToughMet alloys are available in plate, rod, tube and rings. Mechanical properties may vary by product size, form and temper. Please see ToughMet alloy data sheets for specific values. We can also supply rough machine blanks for customer supplied drawings.
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
ToughMet 3 AT alloy meets UNS C72900. Rod is produced to AMS 4596, ABS 5849, MTL 4112, BMS 7-373 (Class 100 and Class 90). Tube is produced to AMS 4598 and ABS 5152. Plate is produced to AMS 4595 (Plate).
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALLOYS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
Materion offers a variety of alloys for aerospace applications, including:
- ToughMet 3 AT alloy UNS C72900 (AMS 4595, 4596, 4598)
- ToughMet 3 TS alloy UNS C72900 (AMS 4597)
- Alloy 25 UNS C17200 (AMS 4533, 4534, 4535)
- Alloy M25 UNS C 17300
For more information about the standard bulk products we offer, see our list of standard bulk products.
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