High Performance Alloys

Updated/Renewed ISO 9001

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:37:00 PST

We received our new ISO 9001-2008 certificate. If you require an updated copy, please contact Dave Morrow at 1-800-472-5569 ext 103. File can also be downloaded from our site at: http://www.hpalloy.com/iso/iso9001_2008.html

We are planning an expansion to our facilities

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:07:00 PDT

Article in Kokomo Tribune: Tipton company investing $5.1 million - seeks tax abatement

Windfall manufacturer a ‘Company to Watch’ » Local News » Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:45:00 PDT

Windfall manufacturer a ‘Company to Watch’ » Local News » Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana

Nice article about us in the Kokomo Tribune today

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:03:00 PST

Company provides high-tech alloys for aircraft, space shuttle

Hoosier WaterJet / Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:05:00 PDT

Hoosier WaterJet / Welcome

Hoosier WaterJet offers high quality custom cutting solutions in Indiana and throughout the Midwest. Hoosier WaterJet was established as a division of High Performance Alloys, allowing the company to position itself as an industry leader and to leverage the latest cutting technology.

Our Dynamic Waterjet® from Flow provides an alt ernative to traditional techniques, particularly when materials are sensitive to high temperatures generated by these methods. Our waterjet leverages an output of 60,000 psi to cut almost any material - metal, stone, or composite - at up to 400% the speed of conventional flat stock waterjet cutting machines.

Active Tolerance Control ensures unbeatable accuracy, speed and flexibility. Leveraging this dynamic technology, we can cut almost any material into any shape, leaving a smooth, near-perfect finish that meets aerospace standards.

Here are some additional facts about our Dynamic WaterJet:

Cuts almost any material from 0.018 inch up to 4 inches thick
Cuts surfaces as large as 6 feet x 13 feet
Capable of tolerance ranges to +/- 0.005 inch per yard²
Option to select tolerance level based on budget and need

Browse our website to learn more about specific services and to see some products that we have already manufactured.

Waterjet purchased

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 10 May 2010 06:32:00 PDT

ON THE CUTTING EDGE

Coming in June 2010 HPA will have a new waterjet to help you with your cutting needs. We will specialize in semi finished 2D parts with tight tolerances and superior edge quality. We will be able to cut sheet from 0.018” up to 4” plate.

Cutting from drawings in DXF, DWG, OR IGS formats as well as many others. Drawings can also be created based on sketches of PDF files.

ADVANTAGES:

2 meter x 4 meter cutting bed, with longer pieces capable with indexing capability. (6' 6" x 13' bed for the rest of us).
Capable of tolerances to +/-0.005" on parts as large as a yard square. Several tolerance ranges available for every need and budget.
Superior edge quality and tighter tolerances than other more traditional cutting methods.
More economical because no scrap to deal with. Less machining required on parts because of tighter tolerances and superior edge quality.
Dynamic cutting head allows better corner control and the least amount of taper.
No heat effected region and low edge stress - perfect for High Temp and Corrosion Material requirements.
Nesting and kitting available.
Flattening upon request.
JIT service offered.
Toll cutting available.

Contact your HPA Sales Associate for a quote on your cutting needs.

HPAlloy starts a new era in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 PST

With the retirement of Russ and Cella, the company ownership is acquired by the three sons. David Kirchner becomes CIO, Russ Kirchner III `Rusty' becomes CFO and Jeff Kirchner becomes CEO.

Other announcements of changes include Scott Pyle as the Sales Manager, and Cindy Miller as the Marketing Manager.

Aerospace puts on the brakes

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:10:00 PST

Both OEMs and their suppliers are working to overcome a difficult economy

By Lauren Duensing

Cutting back is in vogue lately due to the still-struggling economy. Many consumers can’t afford airfares, aircraft companies are finding fuel costs challenging and the government is pulling back on a variety of defense programs. As a result, the industry that looked so promising just a short time ago is facing an uphill battle to stay cost competitive.

http://www.modernmetals.com/common/articlesearchdetail.asp?currentpage=8901

Quarter Century Club

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:00 PST

Russ & Cella Kirchner announce retirement at High Performance Alloys. Since inception in 1984, Russ Kirchner Jr. has led this company to the beat of his own drum. After 25 years as President, and 18 years of service with Union Carbide/Cabot STELLITE Division, Russ announced this as his last year at the helm. Numerous patents, countless problems solved, navigating through good times and bad – he still enjoys his work. Many changes occurred since the company began business in the middle of a down turn. Started out as a distributor of sawed bars and plate capabilities, all while expanding product lines. In the late 80s, we ventured into the manufacturing of materials; by producing plate, sheet, bars and forgings. These materials now find regular usage in critical applications in aerospace, defense and chemical processing. Cella has been the ever present Matriarch, controlling the finances and ensuring steady growth. Cella served the company as the primary owner since 1993, keeping ever vigilant eyes on the inventory. Beginning the New Year with only plans to fill their free time, Russ and Cella Kirchner are retiring. Both will still be active board members in this small woman owned company. They are also our first employees in the Quarter Century Club, with a few others not too far behind.

NITRONIC 60 Chloride Resistance

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:15:00 PDT

As detailed in http://www.hpalloy.com/alloys/brochures/Nitronic60book.pdf, the chloride pitting resistance is quite good for a low Moly grade. The Engineer that designed the grade indicates this is due in part to the Silicon acting like Molybdenum. With about 4% Silicon, the material performs very well in SCC compared to 316SS, which actually has a Moly requirement. If you are using, or interested in using NITRONIC 60 for Oil & Gas, please drop us a line.

LME will list cobalt and molybdenum

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:54:00 PDT

LME will list cobalt and molybdenum: "The London Metal Exchange will list cobalt metal from ValeInco in Canada"

High Strength Stainless Steels

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:35:00 PDT

While some austenitic stainless steels require cold working to achieve higher yield strengths, such as 304 and 316 condition B (Cond. B) - NITRONIC grades have great strength in the annealed condition. NITRONIC 60 and 50 have around 50 to 60 KSI yield strength - about twice that of annealed 304 & 316 SS.

While 304 and 316 are subject to transforming Austenite into Ferrite through cold working, NITRONIC 60 and 50 remain Austenitic. What this means is that through cold working, 304 and 316 can transform from non-magnetic or slightly magnetic, to slightly to moderately magnetic. Many applications this is not a hindrance, but there are applications where the magnetism can present problems.

Important to note - Austenitic grades are known for their crystalline structure, which is face centered cubic (FCC). FCC structures are a close pack grouping of elements, which is favored for corrosion resistance. Martensitic and Ferritic grades are known to contain body centered cubic (BCC) structures. BCC structures are most notably used for their strength, but generally will lack the corrosion resistance offered by a FCC structure.

While we offer to produce larger sizes of Condition B 304 and 316 (generally over 1.5" Dia), as well as strain hardened level 2 strengths - our primary concentration is supplying NITRONIC 60 & 50. We supply these grades in strengths Level 1 through Level 5, insizes from small rod to as large as 4" Diameter. Usage varies from drill collars to bushings and fasteners. Shafts, spindles and solid rod rigging. Small and large quantities are welcome - we may already have the size you need.

For more information on NITRONIC 60, see our overview on N60, or see the hisgh strength properties on the N60HS page.

For more information on NITRONIC 50, see our overview on N50, or see the hisgh strength properties on the N50HS page.

Forging stainless, nickel and cobalt grades of superalloys

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:40:00 PDT

Open die forgings have been produced in our Tipton operations in NITRONIC 50, NITRONIC 60, C-276, INCONEL 718, HAYNES 625, HASTELLOY B, Cobalt 6B and many more grades. Upsets, flats, rectangular and round bars. From small pieces to bars up to 12 feet long. Stainless ingot of N50 / XM-19 and Duplex 255 arriving any day.

See our forging page for more information.

Plate and Sheet Stocklist

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:40:00 PDT

Plate and Sheet stock available, see list of items here.
This means more inventory availability for alloys NITRONICs 30 / 50 / 60, MONEL 400, INCONEL 601 and 625, 718 and HX sheet & plate. This in addition to our $4M inventory of bar sheet and plate - which adds up to a lot of stock in Nickel and Cobalt products.

Call today for more details : 800-472-5569,
or internationally +1-765-945-8230
Visit our site

OCTG prices continue to decline

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:16:00 PDT

OCTG prices continue to decline: "Prices of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) are continuing to decline because..."

Bar Stocklist Available

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:28:00 PDT

Bar stock available, see list of items here.
This means more inventory availability for alloys MONEL 400, R405 and K500. And more INCONEL 625, HX and 718 bar. This in addition to our $4M inventory of bar sheet and plate - which adds up to a lot of stock in Nickel and Cobalt products.

Call today for more details : 800-472-5569,
or internationally +1-765-945-8230
Visit our site

European cobalt prices climb against supply worries

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:02:00 PDT

European cobalt prices climb against supply worries

NITRONIC 60 Wear Resistance

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:19:00 PDT

The wear resistance of the alloy comes from the composition, rather than hardness. Hardness is normally a good rule of thumb, but is not near perfect for predicting wear resistance. Take MONEL K-500 for example - Not a great wear material, but can develop good hardness.

There are applications where the hardness should be similar to harder than the material mated with for optimum wear resistance, and determining replacement items.

Our booklet available for download @ http://www.hpalloy.com/alloys/brochures/Nitronic60book.pdf shows various couplings of Nitronic 60 vs itself, as well as many other wear materials against themselves and other dissimilar couplings. .

Depot stock list available

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:52:00 PDT

Depot bar stock available, see list of items here. New grades include A286 in the annealed form, AMS 5731 is being offered from 0.875" Diameter and up.
This means more inventory availability for alloys MONEL 400, R405 and K500. And more INCONEL 625, HX and 718 bar. This in addition to our $4M inventory of bar sheet and plate adds up to a lot of stock in Nickel and Cobalt products.

Call today for more details : 800-472-5569,
or internationally +1-765-945-8230
Visit our site

Facebook page added

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:06:00 PDT

Includes videos of forging ingot on our press forge, and bar on our radial forge. High Performance Alloys Facebook

New furnace installed

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:04:00 PDT

An electric furnace with operating limits of 1100F to 2300F has been delivered. Heat treating of parts and short bars will be available in this 48x72 furnace. Like our other heat treating operations, it will be held in compliance with AMS 2750, a common aerospace specification required for critical applications.
Will located nearest to our open die forging operation, to reduce temperature loss from furnace to die. Electric operation allows a more suitable atmosphere for heating reactive metals, such as Titanium and Molybdenum products.

New Inventory Items / Searchable product list

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:15:00 PDT

New items arriving all the time. Here is a recent list of received items. Only need a cut? No problem, give us a call or email and we will answer your needs. Don't forget to use our online catalog search, allows you to create custom cut, and custom forged items for quotation.

NITRONIC 60 supply

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Kirchner) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:17:00 PDT

NITRONIC 60 bar supply will continue, even though supply is being throttled. Some sizes will probably be in higher demand through the next several months, in particular bars under 5" Diameter. Inventory is quite good now though. We stock from 0.25" thru 12" Diameter bars in annealed condition.

Short supply will not be an issue for our LMA M7060 markets. Plenty of stock available, the slowdown earlier in the year allowed us to project through the year and production was in full force February through May. Stock is available from 0.5" thru 4" Diameters Grades A,B, C, D, and E, and flat product 3/16" Grade F.

repeal of the "Last-In First-Out" (LIFO) accounting method beginning in 2012.

noreply@blogger.com (Russ3rd) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:24:00 PDT

BACKGROUND The President's Budget proposes repeal of the "Last-In First-Out" (LIFO) accounting method beginning in 2012, and requiring companies with LIFO reserves to pay taxes on those reserves within 7 years. We manufacturers need to educate Members of Congress on the negative effects of repeal on manufacturers such as forgers. The common message has been one of "we need the money", i.e., the issue isn't one of whether they agree with the use of LIFO, it is simply one of needing additional revenues to pay for programs (such as healthcare reform), and LIFO repeal represents additional revenues.

REQUESTED ACTION
The House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee are currently preparing legislation that could include LIFO repeal and they need to hear from manufacturers who oppose repeal of LIFO. Communicating with these Committees' members now could help prevent LIFO repeal from making it into legislation on which the full House and Senate would have to vote.

PLEASE CONSIDER SENDING THE SAMPLE LETTER BELOW (EDITED FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES) TO YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS THAT SITS ON THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND/OR THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Companies should also consider sending the draft letter to your Member of Congress as well if this issue is of importance to you.

Address and fax numbers for Members of Congress can be found at http://x.jtrk71.net/y.z?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.congress.org&e=185&j=235523999&t=h.

SAMPLE LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE RE:
LIFO REPEAL

The Honorable (Representative or Senator’s Full Name)
United States Senate (or House of Representatives)
[Senate or House Office Building Address]

Dear Senator/Representative [LAST NAME]:

On behalf of [company name], I am writing to express my strong opposition to the repeal of the "Last-In First-Out" (LIFO) accounting method.

(INSERT: Description of individual company, i.e., where located, what type of business, how many employees, how long in business, family-owned and run, etc).

LIFO has been an established and recognized accounting method in the U.S. since the 1930's and is utilized by a broad cross-section of industries; particularly industries such as forging that are subject to fluctuations in raw materials costs. In those instances, LIFO is an accurate and appropriate means of evaluating inventory costs. Repeal of this long-established method of accounting would severely disadvantage basic American manufacturers at a time when the U.S. economy desperately needs the good jobs they provide.

LIFO “reserves” do not represent a pot of money sitting on deposit. Rather, they are a reflection of the cost of replacing inventories. If LIFO were repealed, [my company] would be required to pay $XXXXX in new taxes retroactively. The additional tax we would owe represents [insert company specific information as to percentage in terms of annual earnings, net worth, etc.], at a time when my company is already experiencing [insert any company specific information regarding economic downturn, such as loss of revenue, layoffs, etc.] Repeal of LIFO will impose profound economic harm on my company and others that rely on it to accurately reflect their income. That economic harm would be certain to result in job losses and reduced capital investment.

I urge you to oppose LIFO repeal in any form.

Sincerely,

Boeing has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner

noreply@blogger.com (Russ3rd) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:55:00 PDT

Wash. (AP) — Boeing said Tuesday (June 23, 2009) it has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner, citing a need to reinforce part of the aircraft.

The flight initially had been planned for late 2007, but production problems and a labor strike have prompted several delays. Boeing (BA) said it will not announce the new schedule for the first test flight and deliveries for several weeks. The company said it identified a need to reinforce an area within the side-of-body section of the aircraft during recent tests on the first of the airplanes. The 787 production team will continue performing tests such as low-speed taxiing, Boeing said. Work also will continue on five other test planes and other 787s in the production system, it said.

The 787 is Boeing's first new aircraft since the 777, which was introduced more than a decade ago. The new plane is built for fuel efficiency with lightweight carbon composite parts. Scott Carson, president and chief executive of Boeing's commercial airplane division, said experts had identified potential solutions to the reinforcement problem, and that such modifications were not uncommon in the development of new airplanes.
"Consideration was given to a temporary solution that would allow us to fly as scheduled, but we ultimately concluded that the right thing was to develop, design, test and incorporate a permanent modification to the localized area requiring reinforcement," he said in a statement.

High Performance Alloys

Updated/Re​newed ISO 9001

We are planning an expansion to our facilities

Windfall manufacturer a ‘Company to Watch’ » Local News » Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana

Nice article about us in the Kokomo Tribune today

Hoosier WaterJet / Welcome

Waterjet purchased

HPAlloy starts a new era in 2010

Aerospace puts on the brakes

Quarter Century Club

NITRONIC 60 Chloride Resistance

LME will list cobalt and molybdenum

High Strength Stainless Steels

Forging stainless, nickel and cobalt grades of superalloys

Plate and Sheet Stocklist

OCTG prices continue to decline

Bar Stocklist Available

European cobalt prices climb against supply worries

NITRONIC 60 Wear Resistance

Depot stock list available

Facebook page added

New furnace installed

New Inventory Items / Searchable product list

NITRONIC 60 supply

repeal of the "Last-In First-Out" (LIFO) accounting method beginning in 2012.

Boeing has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner

Updated/Renewed ISO 9001