- Diamond & CBN Abrasives for Grinding Tools
- Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) for Cutting Tools
- Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN) for Cutting Tools
- Tungsten Carbide Rods for Drilling, Milling and other Round Tools
- Tungsten Carbide Indexable Insert Blanks for Custom Machining Applications
- Gyroscopic & Directional Pins for Aerospace
- Bearing Raceways for Guidance Systems
- Precision Pin Gages, Ring Gages, Trilock Gages & Master Setting Discs
Defense Industry Solutions
For over 60 years, Hyperion has played a critical role in providing the materials and components that are required by the US Defense Industry, its broader ecosystem, and the defense operations of US allied nations. Since the first industrialization of synthetic diamond at Hyperion’s Worthington plant (formerly GE Superabrasives), Hyperion has provided the synthetic diamond used by toolmakers to manufacture a wide range of military, aerospace and defense products. With expansion into tungsten carbide, Hyperion became a comprehensive supplier of hard materials for tooling and components used in US defense applications. Our portfolio includes diamond and tungsten carbide for toolmaking, and custom tungsten carbide components.
Diamond in Defense Tooling
Industrial synthetic diamond is indispensable for precision tooling in the U.S. defense industry. Its exceptional hardness and wear resistance enable the machining of advanced composites, ceramics, and hardened metals used in aerospace and defense applications. Diamond tooling ensures superior accuracy and extended tool life, which is critical for producing components that meet stringent military specifications. Hyperion’s diamond powders and solids are used in tools to deliver the precision and durability required for mission-critical performance.
Tungsten Carbide in Tooling for Defense Applications
Tungsten carbide plays a vital role in defense manufacturing by providing unmatched toughness and strength for forming and cutting operations. Its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and high-stress environments makes it ideal for producing parts from hardened steels and exotic alloys commonly used in defense systems. Tools made from Hyperion’s unique tungsten carbide grades are used for efficient production of components for military vehicles and other systems where reliability and consistency under demanding conditions are required. The hardness and resilience of tungsten carbide make it a foundational material for defense-grade tooling solutions.
Custom Components for the Defense Industry
As a precision manufacturer of custom components from hard materials, Hyperion supplies components for many defense-critical systems, including bearings, raceways and gyroscopic pins. These solutions are manufactured at Hyperion’s ITAR registered facility, GLE-Precision, in Bridgeport, Michigan.
Military Ammunition Components
Hyperion provides a range of defense solutions for the ammunition industry, including armor-piercing cores and penetrators, cold forming tooling for jackets and casings and tungsten carbide fragments. Hyperion’s expertise in high-volume tungsten carbide pressing, sintering and grinding make us a reliable partner for critical ammunition components. Tight process controls deliver cores and penetrators with consistent material properties for dependable flight paths and penetration performance. Dimensional tolerances are achieved as low as 0.005 mm across both large production runs and prototype development.
Defense Products to Support the US and NATO Allies
Hyperion supports the US defense industry with American innovation. With global headquarters in central Ohio, Hyperion maintains the commitment to American manufacturing initiated at our founding, creating diamonds as GE Superabrasives. Hyperion continues to reliably produce and supply the vital materials to optimize manufacturing in the US defense industry.
Learn more about our defense industry solutions:
- Coming Soon – Armor Piercing Cores & Penetrators
- Coming Soon – Forming Tools for Jackets & Casings
