Defense contractors have relied on Carpenter Technology since our armor-piercing alloys helped win the Spanish-American war. Our high-performance, battle-proven metals are engineered to withstand the most extreme conditions without fatigue or fracture.
materials expertise
to the Department of Defense and OEMs
for peak performance
Advanced alloys give you the strategic advantage with industry-leading strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance. This allows defense engineers to design smaller, lighter components that can endure more operating hours with less field failures.
Primary producer of high-volume,
mission-ready metals for modern
armed forces.
In-house, start-to-finish production gives us a secure environment and precise control over the chemistry and performance of our alloys.
Lab-tested and field-proven, our products meet tight specifications and ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 standards.
Agile distribution, with strategically located operations across North America, Asia, and Europe.
We have 200+ metallurgists on staff to develop new or customized alloys for novel applications.
Carpenter Technology pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering next-generation metallurgy for life- and flight-critical applications.
High strength and toughness are imperative for the structural alloys used in this critical design component. We offer alloys with the highest strength to ensure peak performance.
Premium quality high-strength carburizing steel with ultra-high core strength as well as high fatigue strength, temperature resistance, and hardenability
Low alloy, nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel can be heat treated to high strength levels with a good combination of ductility and toughness
To meet the high demands on tensile strength and fracture toughness for the rapid deceleration demands of the tailhook, the US Navy turned to us to engineer an optimal solution.
Ultra-high-strength steel with high toughness and resistance to stress corrosion cracking
High hardness and strength combined with exceptional ductility, high fracture toughness, and exceptional stress corrosion cracking resistance
High magnetic saturation and permeability alloys create magnetic fields tailored to the needs of your generator or power-dense motor. Our soft magnetic expertise optimizes performance.
Highest magnetic saturation with low coercivity and the lowest losses. Combines magnetic permeability with superior strength
High magnetic saturation and induction
Combination of high induction, low cobalt composition, and low coercivity
Our materials provide the weldability and machinability that complex structural solutions missile cases require. The consistent performance and strength give missile casings improved structural integrity at greater velocities and kinetic impacts.
High impact strength with consistent performance while being lightweight
Ultra high strength for next-generation applications at high temperatures in short duration
High-strength steel with good toughness and high temperature resistance, high yield strength to tensile strength ratio, and good ductility
High-performance materials enable the design of smaller, lightweight motors and lightweight instrumentation without compromising on performance. Our materials enable the most power-dense and smallest and lightest generators and APUs.
Highest magnetic saturation with low coercivity and the lowest losses and mechanical properties that can optimize power-dense motors and generators
Highest magnetic induction and low losses with mechanical properties that can meet both stator and rotor application needs
Highest magnetic saturation with high yield strength and moderate core loss and mechanical properties that can optimize power-dense motors
Combination of high magnetic induction and low losses for higher continuous power with low cobalt composition and low coercivity
From power generation to motors, APU’s, transformer cores, and final drives, our electrification experts provide materials that solve the space, weight, and power challenges engineers face today. Our products are available in high volume production to military specifications from U.S.-based state-of-the-art plants.
Highest magnetic induction and low losses with mechanical properties that can meet both stator and rotor application needs
Highest magnetic saturation with low coercivity and the lowest losses and mechanical properties that can optimize power-dense motors and generators
Combination of high magnetic induction and low losses for higher continuous power with low cobalt composition and low coercivity
Find out how Carpenter Technology’s high-performance alloys can give you the competitive edge.
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