Next-Generation Materials in Valves: Inconel, Titanium, and Duplex Alloys
The selection of materials in valve manufacturing incorporates duplex alloys, Inconel, titanium, and other superalloys that offer specific characteristics of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and stability at high temperatures. Choosing these materials presents particular challenges in machining processes, making the definition of a material strategy for valve machining essential to maintain component quality and reliability.