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What are Different Types of Alloys Used in Defence Industry

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Solutions that power and protect
Military readiness depends on systems that can respond anywhere and any time with speed, precision and resilience. Our specialty materials play a key role in supporting this effort — in jet engines; structures for land vehicles; systems for ships; and sophisticated armor that protects systems and people when they’re in harm’s way. Through an extensive, integrated, U.S.-based supply chain, we produce a wide range of military-grade titanium, specialty steels, and other materials and components for defense contractors and other customers. We make these materials available in a complete range of forms and processes, and have the resources to fabricate components as well. Our dedicated defense team supports customers with engineering, materials knowledge and technical support.

Defense

Products

  • Titanium alloys for armour, high-strength, and high-temperature applications
  • High-Hard, Dual-High Hard, Ultra-High-Hard, and Stainless Steels for armoring
  • Corrosion-resistant, tooling, and structural applications
  • Nickel-based alloys
  • Tungsten
  • Zirconium
  • Hafnium
  • Niobium
  • Fabricating
  • Casting
  • Forging services

Applications

  • Airframes and structural components
  • Jet engines
  • Armoring
  • Naval systems
  • Weapons

Manufacturing Capabilities

Calico's product breadth, technical depth and unsurpassed manufacturing capabilities give us the scale and flexibility to deliver more than just military-grade metals. Customers rely on us for:

  • Metallurgical expertise and support
  • Custom engineering
  • Materials testing support
  • Supply in quantities from prototype to mill-run
And importantly, Calico offers certainty of supply because:
  • We control the entire material flow path
  • Our manufacturing capabilities are broad and U.S.-based, ensuring supply security through duration of contracts

Tools & Resources

Calico Defense is committed to advancing the use and application of specialty metals in the defense industry. Our Resources section is designed to share news and information, data and additional depth on our products and services for a range on interested parties, including defense contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.