A Comparative Analysis between Hyperion and Performance Carbide Grades

Not All Carbide is Created Equal

Hyperion Materials & Technologies goes to great lengths to manufacture high-performance carbide substrates that not only perform exceptionally well but that function repeatedly and reliably. In a recent comparison study, Hyperion’s research and development team tested Hyperion carbide grades H10F and AF K40 UF against two competing high-performance carbide grades in milling operations on Inconel 718, a challenging-to-machine material used in many precision aerospace applications. Analysis of the results revealed drastic tool life comparisons and interesting differences in the composition and wear of the tool materials.

^{Side milling test on Inconel 718 to compare the performance of tools made with Hyperion carbide substrates to those made with competing high-performance carbide grades.}

Realizing Cost Savings through Quality Carbide

Choosing a quality carbide substrate directly leads to better tool performance regardless of metric — total cut time, linear feet or meters per cut, parts made per tool, or holes drilled per tool. For industries like aerospace, these parameters are key. The ability to maintain quality machining performance longer is paramount to ensuring quality cuts and minimizing scrap from high-value materials such as titanium and Inconel. Tools made of quality, high-performance carbide can be changed less often while maintaining quality standards. Reliably consistent replacement increments lead to much less overall downtime for tool changes.

Read the comparative analysis of Hyperion’s high-quality carbide substrates to discover how spending a little more per tool blank can save big on long-term total cost and boost supplier reputation.