Materials &
Processes
Sonic’s products commonly utilize high strength alloys,
stainless steel, nickel and titanium based materials. Sonic has perfected its
precision manufacturing processes centered on materials such as:
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Inconel
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300M
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Titanium
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Rene 41
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15-5 PH
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Waspaloy
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PH13-8MO
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300/400 Stainless
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Custom 465
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H-11
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A286
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Airmet 100
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Multi-Phase
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17-4 PH
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Sonic uses a variety of manufacturing techniques
to produce the highest quality parts with the least waste and fastest cycle time.
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Process
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Capacity
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Diameter Range
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Max Length
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Hot Upset Forge Heading
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75 ton to 400 ton capacity
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.200 to 4.00 inch diameter
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22 inch length
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Centerless Grind
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.020 to 3.00 inch diameter
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13 inch length
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O.D. on centers
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.020 to 3.00 inch diameter
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13 inch length
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CNC O.D. grinding
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7.87 inch max
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25.59 length
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CNC Hone
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.120 to 2.56 inch diameter
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23 inch length
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CNC 3 Axis Lathe
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.125 to 12 inch diameter
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48 inch length
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CNC 5 Axis Multi-Task Lathe
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14.9 maximum diameter
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48 inch length
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CNC 3 Axis Mill
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.125 to 6 inch diameter
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10 inch length
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CNC Gundrilling
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.067 to 2.00 diameter
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40 inch length
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EDM
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16x10x3 inch
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Sonic has also
invested in key special processes to reduce reliance on the supply base and reduce
lead time. These include Heat Treat and Stress Relief, Passivation and
Non-Destructive Testing – magnetic particle and fluorescent penetrant inspection.
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