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Here at Hamilton Precision Metals, we’re passionate about cold rolling metal strip in a diverse range of specialty alloys to meet your exacting specifications. Our extensive precision strip product range include stainless steel strip, nickel strip, titanium strip, copper based strip, cobalt based strip and many more alloys. We have the expertise to roll light gauge strip from 1.5 mm (.060”) down to 0.127 mm (0.005”). Broadest Range of Alloys We offer an extensive portfolio of almost every high performance alloy made today. Additional alloys are available upon request, contact us today! Stainless Steels Nickel Based Alloys Copper Based Alloys Cobalt Based Alloys Commercially Pure Titaniums Strain Gage: Constantan®, Evanohm®,

Precision re-rolled stainless steel strip products can be engineered to specific customer requirements with exceptionally short lead times. Based on our longstanding expertise, we can manufacture stainless steel strip to precise custom sizes, ultra-thin gauges and tightly controlled mechanical properties with any surface finish. We also work closely with Hamilton Precision Metals, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, to produce stainless steel foils down to 1.5 microns (.000060”) thickness. Standard Alloys We manufacture stainless steel strip in a variety of chemical and mechanical properties, expertly engineered to your exacting specifications. High performance stainless steel strip material includes: Austenitic: 300 series Martensitic: 400 series Ferritic: 400 series PH Grades 17-7PH®, 17-4PH® Additional options available on request

Precision C is a heat treatable Nickel-Iron Alloy used in critical diaphragm applications, such as, metal diaphragms for aerospace sensors and burst discs. The alloy composition provides a unique constant elastic modulus value over a temperature range of -50ºF to 150ºF. Precision C can be readily formed from the annealed temper. It has a work hardening rate similar to austenitic stainless steel. The material can be joined by TIG, EB, and resistance welding as well as by brazing and soft solder technique. The heat treatment of Precision C can be adjusted to produce the desired value for the thermoelastic coefficient at or near zero. The elevated strength in the heat treated temper results in low mechanical hysteresis and low drift. Available Sizes: Precision C is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thickness from 0.0005” to 0.040” (0.0127 mm to 1.016 mm) and widths up to 8.0” (203.2 mm). The material conforms to ASM 5221 and UNS N09902.

Our precision metal strip products are custom-made in biocompatible alloys for implantable medical devices that improve quality of life for patients around the world. We work in partnership with Hamilton Precision Metals to manufacture innovative metal materials that enable smaller, lighter and higher performing medical implants. Superior Titanium Strip for Implantable Medical Devices We have developed proprietary practices for the successful reduction of Titanium Grade 5 (6Al-4V) and Titanium Grade 23 Alloys (6Al-4V ELI) to thicknesses of 0.0039” (0.10mm). Our process results in a finish much superior to alternative methods of etching or grinding strips to gauge. This surface finish and gauge control translates to improvements in finished product quality as well as process controls during drawing, stamping, etching or laser cutting. These alloys are offered in the fully annealed or the as-rolled tempers.

For more than 85 years, we have been at the forefront of supporting metallurgical and engineering advances in the medical industry. Today, our innovative materials are used by some of the largest manufacturers of implantable medical devices and technology in the world. Implantable Materials for Life-Saving Medical Applications Our precision strip and shaped wire materials are custom-engineered in biocompatible alloys and play a critical role in creating life-saving medical implants and medical devices. Precision Metal Strip for Implantable Medical Devices Tight Tolerance Custom Shaped Wire for Orthodontic Brackets Shaped Wire for Toothbrush Staples and Anchor Wire Electrolytic Copper Wire (C11000) used as Shaped Channel Wire for Superconductors in MRI Scanners We Engineer Precision Materials to Meet Your Medical Implant Needs Our range of highly customized medical-grade alloys combined with our metallurgical expertise, makes us the go-to material supplier

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products has built a reputation for first class product quality and reliability, and that’s why so many leading commercial and defense aviation programs use our high performance materials. 50 years Aerospace Expertise We have more than 50 years experience developing precision strip, wire and shaped component products for critical aerospace applications worldwide. Our aerospace portfolio includes: High Tolerance Custom Shaped Wire for Aircraft Push-Pull Controls Pfinodal® (C72900) Bearing Material for Landing Gear Bushings and Bearing Sleeves Specialty Shaped Wire for Lock Collar Tape used in Aerospace Rivets Highly Conductive Nickel Strip for Aerospace Electronic Connectors, Batteries, Heat Exchangers and Bellows. Lighter and Stronger Materials for Aircraft Performance At 35,000 feet, every detail matters. We’re dedicated to manufacturing precision, lightweight and high strength materials to enhance the performance and efficiency of aircraft worldwide.

Our titanium strip portfolio includes titanium grade 23 (Ti 6Al-4V ELI) and titanium grade 5 (Ti 6Al-4V). These products are custom-made to exacting specifications and predominantly used for implantable medical devices. We also work in partnership with Hamilton Precision Metals, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, to engineer titanium strip and foil in Ti Grades 1, 2, 4 and 9 down to 1.5 microns (0.000060”) thickness. Titanium Grade 23 Strip (Ti 6Al-4V ELI) Ti 6Al/4V ELI strip is used in medical implant applications owing to its excellent biocompatibility, high strength, and MRI compatibility. Titanium Grade 5 Strip (Ti 6Al-4V) Ti 6Al/4V strip has an excellent combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and fabricability. Consequently, it is used extensively in aerospace, medical, marine, and chemical processing, and surgical implants.

Hamilton Precision Metals is the world leader of precision-rolled foil and ultra-light gauge strip in any alloy. This includes stainless steel foil, titanium foil, nickel foil, copper based foil, cobalt based foil, Constantan® foil, Evanohm® foil, and many other alloys. Metal foil is generally defined as strip 0.004” (0.1016 mm) and below. Cold rolling strip to these extremely thin gauges demands extensive rolling expertise to manufacture with precision and consistency. Foil in Any Alloy We offer the broadest portfolio of almost every high performance alloy made today. Additional alloys are available upon request, contact us today! Stainless Steels Nickel Based Alloys Copper Based Alloys Cobalt Based Alloys Commercially Pure Titaniums Strain Gage: Constantan®, Evanohm®, Tightest Tolerances and Thinnest Gauges in the Industry We custom roll metal foil in nearly any alloy and specialty metal to the tightest tolerances and thinnest gauges

Our ability to process corrosion resistant, conductive and high temperature alloys enables us to engineer precision materials that are highly suited for Industrial applications. Advanced Materials for Industrial Applications The precision strip and shaped wire materials we manufacture improve product performance in critical Industrial applications including: Weld Wire Sheathing for Flux Cored Wire and Metal Core processes Nickel-Tungsten Strip (NiW) for Superconducting Substrate Material Small Engine Needle Valves Bunched Nickel Wire for Thermocouple Wire Dedicated to Meeting Your Industrial Needs At AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, we take pride in developing material solutions that match the exacting needs of our customer for their Industrial applications. With a dedicated team of full-time metallurgists, we deliver a full service from material selection to supply.

Automotive safety systems need to be reliable, accurate, and capable of saving lives. We work closely with automotive component suppliers worldwide to develop custom metal strip materials that enhance performance and safety. Precision Engineered Strip for the Automotive Industry You’ll find our strip products in many critical automotive systems in today’s vehicles including: Reed switch systems Nickel strip for EV battery connectors Electronic Connector Materials High Performance Automotive Alloys Nickel-iron compositions from 36% to 65% nickel High purity nickel Strip Spinodal alloys Safe and Efficient Automotive Material Solutions Our metallurgists engineer custom material solutions using the highest quality alloys to ensure maximum automotive performance, reliability and safety.

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products has built a reputation for first class product quality and reliability. That’s why leading defense programs use our high-performance materials. Leadership in Defense Metals We have more than 50 years of experience developing precision strip and thermal management products for critical defense applications worldwide. Our defense portfolio includes: Thermal management materials for semiconductor heatsinks Nickel strip for battery connectors High Performance Defense Alloys Molybdenum Copper (AMC) and Tungsten Copper (AWC) High purity nickel strip Trusted for Critical Defense Applications Due to their excellent thermal conductivity and controlled thermal expansion, our Molybdenum-Copper and Tungsten-Copper composites are the preferred materials for Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors for the defense industry. Our heat spreader materials are trusted in sensitive applications such

Our highly specialized Spinodal materials are custom-engineered for electronic connectors and deliver major advantages in comparison to traditional materials such as Beryllium Copper (BeCu). We offer precision strip and wire products in alloy Pfinodal® (UNS C72900), a copper nickel tin Spinodal alloy, for the manufacturing of high performance electronic connectors in the electronics industry. Safe Alternative to Beryllium Copper (BeCu) Beryllium Copper (BeCu) materials are the historical choice for electronic connectors. Our high performance Pfinodal® (UNS C72900) delivers similar mechanical properties to Beryllium Copper but without the harmful exposure risks.

Moly Permalloy® is a Nickel-Iron-Molybdenum alloy with a magnetic permeability that makes it suitable for electrical shielding applications. The alloy can be readily formed from the annealed temper.Effective magnetic shielding is provided by annealing at 1900°F or higher. Joining is accomplished by spot welding or tungsten inert gas welding. Available Sizes: Moly Permalloy® is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product from 0.0005” to 0.015” (0.0127 mm to 0.38 mm) in widths to 12.0” (304.8 mm). It is also available in foil as thin as 0.000100” (0.00254 mm) in widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum. The metal conforms to ASTM A753, Type 4 and MIL N 14411, Type 1.

Rodar® is an Iron-Nickel-Cobalt alloy with an unique linear thermal expansion coefficient. It is also stable to cryogenic temperatures. This combination of characteristics has prompted its application in electrical package sealing of glass/metal and ceramic/metal. Rodar® can be formed and deep drawn from the annealed temper. A 1/8 hard temper is optimum for heavy piercing.The material can be joined to other metals by welding, brazing, and soldering. The joint design must consider that Rodar® has a lower expansion coefficient than most other metals. Available Sizes: Rodar® is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.001” to 0.060” (0.0254 mm to 1.524 mm) and width up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM F15, AMS 7728 and UNS K94610.

Unalloyed Tantalum is supplied to ASTM F560 – R05200 composition limits. Tantalum is selected for its corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, high melting point, and ability to form a dielectric oxide film. Tantalum is very ductile and can be readily cold formed due to a low work hardening rate. Welding can be accomplished via resistance, TIG, or electron beam methods, with care taken to protect the weld and heat affected zone from air during welding. Because of the potential for hydrogen embrittlement, Tantalum can not be used for extended service in air or other oxidizing atmospheres above 260°C unless a protective inert atmosphere or vacuum is provided. Available Sizes: Tantalum is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product from 0.0005” to 0.035” (0.0127 mm to 0.889 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to UNS R05200 and meets the requirements of ASTM F560 and ASTM B708.

Evanohm® R is a unique resistance alloy with high electrical resistivity and very low temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR). The alloy is produced by melting and conditioning practices which result in a low level of pinholes at ultra-thin thicknesses. This combination of attributes with inherent corrosion resistance makes it suitable for a variety of strain gauge, foil heaters and airbag igniters. The alloy is supplied with 90% cold reduction which has a positive TCR of about 70 PPM/ºC. A stabilizing heat treatment (approximately 475ºC) during manufacture of finished parts adjusts the TCR to a desired value. The heat treatment virtually eliminates any drift tendency of the resistivity. A heat-treat curve for each melt is developed at Hamilton and is made available as a guide in regulating TCR. Sizes Evanohm® R is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as foil and strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.010” (0.0127 mm to 0.254 mm) and in widths up to 12.0”

CP Titanium is selected for its favorable strength to weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. Two levels of purity permit a choice of finish strength. The alloy can be formed from the annealed temper. Severe forming may be aided by an intermediate stress relief at 1000°F. Stress relieving may be appropriate after severe cold forming to remove residual stresses. Welding should be performed with inert gas shielded arc or spot welding. Welding with active gases, coatings, or fluxes must be avoided to prevent embrittlement. Available Sizes: CP Titanium is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product from 0.0005” to 0.025” (0.0127 mm to 0.635 mm) and widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). A foil product is available as thin as 0.000085” (0.002159 mm) and widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum. The material conforms to ASTM F67, ASTM B265, AMS 4902 and UNS R50250,R50400.

Phosphor Bronze A is a Copper base spring material with a good combination of strength, formability, and corrosion resistance. The material is suitable for use in certain contact springs and diaphragms. The alloy has good formability up to moderate strength. It can be soldered, silver brazed, and resistance welded. Available Sizes: Phosphor Bronze A is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip products in thicknesses from 0.001” to 0.020” (0.0254 mm to 0.508 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM B 103 and UNS C51000.

Shunt Manganin is a Copper-Manganese resistance alloy used for shunts in various high current applications. The alloy has a low temperature coefficient of resistivity with peak resistance at about 50°C. The thermal EMF vs. Copper is very low. The alloy can be easily formed from the annealed temper.The maximum recommended operating temperature in air is 200°F. Available Sizes: Shunt Manganin is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005 to 0.053” (0.0127 mm to 1.346 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). It is also available in foil as thin as 0.000100” (0.00254 mm) in widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum.

Cu-Ni 715 is a copper-nickel alloy that is resistant to corrosion in sea water. The alloy has good fatigue strength and relatively high thermal conductivity. This alloy is used mainly for flexible metal foil heaters. The alloy is readily formed in the annealed temper, and can be joined by the standard welding, brazing and soldering processes. Available Sizes: Cu-Ni 715 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.010” (0.0127 mm to 0.254 mm) in widths up to 12” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM B122 and UNS C71500.

Copper 102 is an oxygen-free copper with extremely high electrical conductivity and good formability. These characteristics make it particularly useful for electrical connectors. Copper 102 can be deep-drawn from the annealed temper.It is corrosion resistant in normal atmosphere and water. A thin adherent oxide film forms at elevated temperatures which prevents particle contamination and enhances glass to metal seals. The Copper 102 can be readily soldered and brazed. The absence of oxygen makes welds free of inclusions. Available Sizes: Copper 102 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.010” (0.0127 mm to 0.254 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM B 152 and UNS C10200. It is also available in thickness less than 0.0005” (0.0127 mm) in widths up to 4.000” (101.6 mm) maximum.

HPM® 965 is a high purity Nickel-Iron alloy that exhibits moderate electrical resistivity and a high temperature coefficient of resistance. This combination of electrical characteristics makes it suitable for use as a self-regulating heating element or temperature sensor, such as use in flexible metal foil heaters. The alloy can be readily formed in the annealed temper and can be joined by standard welding methods. Available Sizes: HPM® 965 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as foil and strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.015” (0.0127 mm to 0.38 mm) and in widths up to 12” (304.8 mm). It is also available as thin as 0.000100” (0.00254 mm) and in widths up to 4” (101.6 mm) maximum.

HPM® 80/20 AL is a resistance alloy with a unique composition that provides deep draw capability. It is used as a heating element in electronic applications. HPM® 80/20 AL has good forming characteristic and canbe deep drawn. It is not suitable for extended exposure to air at the elevated temperatures. Available Sizes: HPM® 80/20 AL is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.050” (0.0127 mm to 1.27 mm) and width up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). Foil Product may be supplied to a thickness of 0.0001” (0.00254 mm) in width up to 4.0” (101.6 mm).

HPM® 80/20 A is a resistance alloy used in electric heating applications. It is recommended for use in dry air applications up to 2150°F with good hot strength. Such as, flexible metal foil heaters and airbag igniters. The alloy forms rather well and has good welding characteristic. Caution should be used to avoid extended exposure to elevated temperature in marginally oxidizing or partially reducing atmospheres as it would be susceptible to “green rot” corrosion, carburization and sulfurization. Available Sizes: HPM® 80/20 A is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.050” (0.0127 mm to 1.27 mm) and width up to 12” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM B-344. Foil product may be supplied in thickness to 0.0001” (0.00254 mm) in width up to 4.0” (101.6 mm).

HPM® 600 is well suited for severe corrosive environments and is oxidation resistant through 2150°F. Such as, metal diaphragms for aerospace sensors, flexible metal foil heaters and metal diaphragms for burst discs. The strength can be increased by cold working. The material has good elevated strength retention through 800°F. The alloy is readily formed in the annealed temper, and can be joined by the standard welding, brazing and soldering processes. Available Sizes: HPM® 600 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.050” (0.0127 mm to 1.27 mm) and width up to 12” (304.8 mm). It is also available in foil as thin as 0.000100” (0.00254 mm) in widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum. The material conforms to ASTM B168, AMS 5540, MIL N 23228 and UNS N06600.

HPM® Beryllium Nickel is a Beryllium-Nickel alloy capable of high strength through precipitation heat treatment. The excellent spring characteristics to 550°F make it suitable for many of the most demanding electromechanical devices. The alloy can be readily formed and even deep drawn from the annealed temper. Cold rolled tempers prior to heat treatment can be blanked and folded provided a radius to thickness ratio approaches 2.0. The optimum heat treatment for highest strength is 925ºF for 2 hours. The material can be joined using conventional TIG methods, silver brazed and soldered. Available Sizes: HPM® Beryllium Nickel is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.025” in (0.0127 to 0.635 mm) widths up to 7.0” (177.8 mm). A foil product is available as thin as 0.000085” (0.002159 mm) and widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum. The material conforms to UNS N03360.

HPM® Ni 52 is a Nickel-Iron alloy with a thermal expansion characteristic that corresponds to soft glass. Applications include magnetic reed switches and seals that need controlled linear expansion to about 1000°F. The alloy is readily formed or deep drawn from a fine grain annealed temper. Joining can be accomplished by conventional welding or brazing techniques. Useful magnetic characteristics can be produced from a continuous strand anneal. Available Sizes: HPM® Ni 52 available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thickness from 0.001” to 0.050” (0.0254 mm to 1.27 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to UNS N14052.

HPM® Ni 42 is a Nickel-Iron alloy with a thermal expansion coefficient suitable for matching to the ceramic chip in numerous miniature electronic circuits The alloy is readily formed from the annealed temper and can be welded or brazed by standard methods. The alloy is not corrosion resistant at 20°C when exposed to a moist or salt-containing atmosphere. Available Sizes: HPM® Ni 42 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.001” to 0.050” (0.0254 mm to 1.27 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). The material conforms to ASTM F30 and UNS K94100.

HPM® Ni 36 is a Nickel-Iron alloy with the lowest thermal expansion of any active alloy from -240°C to 330°C. It is selected when dimensional changes from temperature variation need to be minimized in electronic control devices, such as use within airbag igniters and precision metal stampings. The alloy can be readily formed from the annealed temper.Annealed hardness can be modified to approximately DPH 180 for best blanking characteristic. Grain size can be adjusted to provide the optimum deep drawing characteristic. It can be welded and brazed using conventional methods. Available Sizes: HPM® Ni 36 is available from Hamilton Precision Metals as strip product in thicknesses from 0.0005” to 0.025” (0.0127 mm to 0.635 mm) in widths up to 12.0” (304.8 mm). It is also available in foil as thin as 0.000100” (0.00254 mm) in widths of 4.0” (101.6 mm) maximum. The metal conforms to UNS K93603, ASTM F1684.