Monel vs Hasteloy C-22

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Does anyone here have any experience with turning Monel 400 aka Alloy 400 ? We have machined Hastelloy C-22 on a few ocassions just wondering if it machines about the same ?

I've machined Inconel many years ago & recall it being very nasty the whole work hardening issues.

 

Looking to be enlightened by some of the most WISE and INGENIOUS people of our time...

 

Thanks in advance for any information provided.

[Chris Rizzo]

Well I don't have any pertinent information, but some small talk....Recalling my days working through college turning Hastelloy, Waspalloy, and various nickle alloy forgings. Large forgings. With heavy, thick, scale. Nightmares.

 

sorry just some water cooler talk.

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There has to be some EXOTIC metal Guru's here...

[gaijin_2007]

It's about the same as Nimonic if you've ever done that.

I'd say it's the difference from Inconel that Inconel is from Titanium.

Nasty stuff.

[ReDEyZZ]

It's very similar to inconel 600, very gummy and very abrasive. Rigidity of the set-up/tool is the number one concern, treat it like inconel and you'll be alright. Work hardening is a big issue as well, don't let the tool get too hot or you'll be in big trouble trying to break thru the hardness.