Ultra Precision Machining of Beryllium, Aluminum Beryllium, and other Exotic Metals
Why Beryllium?
- One of the lightest metals on the planet
- High Termal Conductivity
- Corrosion-Resistant
- Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Excellent Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio
- Extremely Low CTE
Why Aluminum Beryllium?
Aluminum Beryllium (or AlBeMet®) is a low-cost alternative with 40-62% Beryllium. Such a composite combines the machinability of Aluminum with the key properties of Beryllium
| Be (S200F) |
AlBeMet (AM162H) |
AI (6061) |
|
| Density (lbs/cu in) | 0.067 | 0.076 | 0.098 |
| CTE (ppm/C) | 6.3 | 7.7 | 13 |
| Fatigue Strength (MPa) | 261 | 97 | 95 |
