Controlled-Expansion Alloys
Controlled-Expansion Alloys
Vacuum melting enables accurate control of nickel, iron and cobalt content in alloys where thermal-expansion behaviour is critical.
These materials are relevant to precision tooling, glass-to-metal sealing, electronic packaging and temperature-sensitive assemblies.
Representative Materials
- Invar 36-type alloys
- Kovar-type alloys
- Iron-nickel alloys
- Iron-nickel-cobalt alloys
- Customer-specific controlled-expansion compositions
Electrical and Magnetic Alloy Systems
Electrical and Magnetic Alloy Systems
MSAM’s portfolio includes conductive, magnetic and specialty alloys such as:
VIM processing supports compositional uniformity and controlled inclusion levels for precision applications.
Relevant Materials
- Cu-Zr
- FeSiB
- Iron-based magnetic alloys
- Nickel-based magnetic alloys
- Aluminium-based specialty master alloys
- Custom electronic-material compositions
High-Purity Strategic Metals
High-Purity Strategic Metals
Electron Beam Melting and vacuum processing provide a route for producing and refining high-purity metals used in electronic, semiconductor and advanced coating applications.
These materials may be supplied as metals, alloying additions, pellets, compacts or coating-related feedstocks according to the application.
Relevant Metals
- Yttrium
- Niobium
- Tantalum
- Vanadium
- Zirconium
- Lanthanum
- Chromium
- Molybdenum
Magnetic-Material Manufacturing Route
Magnetic-Material Manufacturing Route
The MSAM manufacturing roadmap includes integrated processing for permanent-magnet and magnetic-alloy materials using:
This process route is relevant for NdFeB-type permanent magnets and other advanced magnetic-material applications.
Relevant Materials
- VIM melting
- Strip casting
- Controlled crushing
- Magnetic pressing
- Vacuum sintering
- Heat treatment
- Chemical and metallurgical testing
