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Tungsten · Service

Tungsten 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

    Small to medium components. 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. ISO, AS9100 and ITAR registered.

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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

    The published list names tantalum, niobium and molybdenum but NOT tungsten. Recorded at medium on the strength of the refractory specialism; confirm tungsten specifically.

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  • Willowbrook, IL · Converter Service provider

    EDM, waterjet, stamping, grinding and CNC milling, drilling and turning. 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

    Machining and forming refractory metals since 1950. 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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  • Laramie, WY · Converter Service provider
    AS9100

    Machines its own heavy alloy from powder through finished part. AS9100D certified.

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