But for extreme applications, that cost is justified. An Inconel bolt failing could trigger catastrophe and the safety and reliability are worth it.

In aerospace, they use Werkstoff Nr 2.4663 Fasteners throughout jet engines. The alloy’s heat resistance is crucial for the searing combustion sections. The same goes for power generation turbines burning fossil fuels or nuclear fission. Those intense temps would quickly degrade lesser fasteners.

Speaking of applications, they’re used in chemical processing. Places like oil refineries and plants producing acids, chlorine, etc are corrosive environments where normal fasteners would disintegrate but these UNS N06617 Stud Bolt perform well.

The marine industry is also used in Inconel as well. Whether offshore rigs or ship components, these fasteners laugh at saltwater corrosion. They’ll still be chugging along decades down the line. The melting point is over 2500°F and special techniques like vacuum induction melting create the perfect composition.

From there, forming processes like forging and extrusion shape the metal. Finally, heat treating enhances its amazing strength.