Technical Database Overview
Using the General Search and Advanced Search or the links below, choose a search option to help you quickly find information on hundreds of Carpenter specialty alloys. The database includes stainless steels, high temperature alloys, high-strength alloys, magnetic and controlled-expansion alloys, tool and die steels, titanium alloys and other specialty grades.
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GENERAL SEARCH
- Alloy Name - Enter a partial alloy name or alloy number, such as 304, to see all datasheets that contain that text string in the alloy name.
- Featured Products - Easily locate featured products and new applications. Or, watch for the red star on other search results screens.
- Typical Properties – Quickly search on 11 common material properties featuring an enhanced “slider search.”
- Technical Articles - Technical articles authored by Carpenter metallurgists which highlight possible uses for Carpenter alloys. Articles provide direct links to referenced Alloy Datasheets.
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ADVANCED SEARCH
Save time searching for the right alloy. Register now to use these interactive search tools and time saving features.
- Alloy Description - Drill-down search based on distinguishing alloy feature or metalworking property or possible application.
- Alloy Category - If you know the category of alloy (e.g. Stainless Steel) you are searching for, use this drilldown search based on alloy family.
- Selectaloy® Diagram - Carpenter's Selectaloy® Method for general stainless alloys based on corrosion resistance vs. strength.
- Corrosion Property Selector - Quick selection method for Carpenter alloys that have been used in severely corrosive environments.
- Magnetic Property Selector - Selection matrix comparing classes of Carpenter soft magnetic alloys based on Sensitivity (Permeability), Strength (Flux density) and Cost.
- Tooling Material Selector - Quick selection method for Matched Tool and Die Steels comparing: Wear Resistance, Toughness, Hardening Accuracy/Safety and Red Hardness.
- Keyword - Search for Carpenter alloys using our pre-defined keyword list.
- User Selected Properties - Create your own customized search by selecting properties from our comprehensive alloy property list. You can also edit and save your searches.
- My Materials - Create and edit your own customized lists of datasheets based on your specific needs. Personalize your list by adding editable comments to each datasheet.
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Here is where you'll find a repository of technical articles about selecting and using Carpenter alloys, PowerPoint presentations, and other helpful information.
MATERIALS 101
If you're relatively new to materials engineering, visit Materials 101 for a glossary of industry terms and a video of Carpenter's specialty alloy manufacturing processes.
