Aerospace Alloys

A286 is a high-strength, high-temperature austenitic iron-nickel-chromium alloy commonly used for aerospace fasteners and structural hardware that must retain strength above 1000°F. It offers excellent creep resistance and good corrosion performance in jet fuel and exhaust environments, but it is abrasive and work hardens quickly. Davenport Hybrid machines pair multi-spindle throughput with CNC-controlled feeds, high-pressure coolant, and rigid preloaded spindle bearings to maintain chip control and tool life in A286, allowing Gates Albert to hold tight form and length tolerances in high-volume production.

INCONEL alloys deliver exceptional strength, oxidation resistance, and fatigue life at extreme temperatures, making them ideal for turbine, engine, and hot-section aerospace components. These nickel-based superalloys are notoriously difficult to machine due to high shear strength, rapid work hardening, and elevated cutting temperatures. The Davenport Hybrid’s enhanced rigidity, CNC “Hybration” chip-control strategies, and engineered high-pressure coolant delivery break tough Inconel chips and keep cutting zones cool, so Gates Albert can reliably produce complex turned features while holding sub-thousandth tolerances.

Waspaloy is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-base superalloy engineered for outstanding strength and corrosion resistance at temperatures approaching 1400°F, often used in compressor, rotor, and fastener applications. Its extreme strength and tendency to work harden make conventional multi-spindle machining challenging, especially on thin-wall and small-diameter parts. The Davenport Hybrid platform combines multi-spindle productivity with CNC-driven cutting strategies, rigid bearing-mounted spindles, and targeted high-pressure coolant to stabilize the cut in Waspaloy, improving tool life and surface finish while maintaining demanding aerospace dimensional requirements.

Titanium alloys offer an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, which makes them a staple in airframe and engine hardware, but low thermal conductivity and springy behavior can lead to chatter and high cutting temperatures. Traditional Davenport screw machines excel at throughput on simpler titanium features, and the Davenport Hybrid adds CNC speed control, optimized chip-breaking motion, and rigid support to reduce deflection on slender parts. This combination lets Gates Albert efficiently produce small, tight-tolerance titanium components with consistent finishes and extended tool life.