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Molybdenum · Service

Molybdenum Refractory Metal Machining

I have a tungsten or molybdenum part and my usual machine shop turned it down. Who will actually cut it?

What it is

Machining, EDM, waterjet cutting and grinding of tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and niobium. A distinct capability from general CNC work: these metals are brittle at room temperature, punishing on tooling, and most job shops will decline them outright.

Suppliers

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Companies that perform this process on customer material.

  • Dale Engineering Reported
    Bedford, MA · Service provider

    Refractory metals are brittle at room temperature and hard on tooling; confirm they have run your specific metal and geometry before committing.

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  • Lewiston, ME · Mill Converter Service provider
    AS9100

    More than 70 machines dedicated to refractory metal precision machining and fabrication.

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  • Columbia, NJ · Service provider
    AS9100

    Refractory metals are brittle at room temperature and hard on tooling; confirm they have run your specific metal and geometry before committing.

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  • Albany, OR · Service provider
    AS9100

    Molybdenum named among the materials. Molybdenum is brittle at room temperature, which limits how it can be fixtured and cut.

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  • Willowbrook, IL · Converter Service provider

    Refractory metals are brittle at room temperature and hard on tooling; confirm they have run your specific metal and geometry before committing.

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  • Dobbs Ferry, NY · Distributor Service provider

    Refractory metals are brittle at room temperature and hard on tooling; confirm they have run your specific metal and geometry before committing.

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