Special Alloys

HOVADUR® alloys stand for highest quality. Since 1959 the SCHMELZMETALL group has been a leading manufacturer of copper based high performace alloys. You’ll receive customized high-performance alloys precisely tailored to your specific requirements. As your trusted partner, we support you in developing and delivering the optimal alloy solution. We also supply quantities below 1,000 kg as per your needs

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Description
Properties

Toughmet® is a copper-nickel-tin alloy with outstanding properties. It is produced by our partner MATERION.

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ToughMet® is characterized by:
  • high hardness and strength (similar to titanium)
  • a low coefficient of friction (similar to bronze with addition of lead)
  • high resistance to wear (similar to steel)
  • no cold welding (fretting)
  • high resistance to corrosion
  • excellent machining (> 3 x fast compared to tool steel)
  • no lead