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Grain Size Matters!

A turbocharger client of ours wanted to improve durability and reduce warranty costs on cast wheels made from a nickel superalloy with a radially-solidified (RS) microstructure. A significant portion of their previous field failures had been attributed to high cycle fatigue (HCF). […]

The Need for Speed

In the race to get products to market, does risk-mitigation get enough time in the winner’s circle? What do aerospace, medical device manufacturers, and auto racing all have in common?  Answer: the need to minimize risk of premature/unexpected component failure while crossing the finish line first.  While these industries [...]