Inconel's extreme hardness and heat resistance demand machining expertise that most shops simply don't have. MTS Forge brings nearly four decades of metallurgical precision to every Inconel component — delivering tight tolerances, superior surface integrity, and full traceability for aerospace, defense, and power generation applications where failure is not an option.
From rough stock removal to precision-tolerance finishing, we machine Inconel components to exact specification across critical industries.
In-house rough machining removes excess material from as-forged Inconel parts, bringing components to near-net shape and preparing them for heat treatment, inspection, or final finishing — reducing your lead times and vendor complexity.
High-accuracy CNC turning of Inconel bar stock and forged blanks to achieve demanding dimensional tolerances, concentric profiles, and smooth surface finishes required by aerospace and power generation specifications.
Multi-axis CNC milling of Inconel components to produce complex geometries, slots, bores, and contoured surfaces — executed with optimized toolpaths and cutting parameters suited to Inconel's work-hardening characteristics.
Every Inconel job begins with full material verification — certifications, heat numbers, and chemical composition are reviewed and logged. Our Quality Assurance Program ensures complete traceability from raw stock to finished component, a non-negotiable requirement for our aerospace and defense customers.
See how MTS Forge delivers precision Inconel machining that meets the most demanding aerospace, defense, and power generation requirements.
Machining Inconel demands more than standard capability — it requires a partner with the metallurgical depth, certified processes, and proven track record to get it right the first time.
Founded by metallurgists, we understand Inconel's microstructure and work-hardening behavior at a level most machine shops cannot match.
Our processes are governed by Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 — meeting the traceability and quality standards required by defense and nuclear customers.
Since 1986, MTS Forge has served aerospace, defense, and power generation industries from our Coatesville, PA facility with consistent quality and reliability.
Forging, rough machining, heat treatment, and inspection under one roof reduces your vendor count, shortens lead times, and lowers overall production cost.
Metallurgical experts who built a precision forging and machining company from the ground up.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, bringing a deep metallurgical background that has shaped the company's engineering-first approach to forging and precision machining. With extensive knowledge of forging practices and material behavior, Stephen has been instrumental in establishing MTS Forge's reputation for quality and technical rigor across some of the most demanding sectors in American industry — including aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation. His leadership philosophy, rooted in quality and service, guided the company's growth from a regional forging shop into a recognized industry leader. Stephen's metallurgical insight directly informs how MTS Forge approaches challenging materials like Inconel, ensuring that every machined component meets the structural and dimensional integrity required by critical applications.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 with a shared commitment to delivering high-quality forging and machining solutions built on a foundation of metallurgical expertise. Alongside Stephen Carr, Edward helped grow the company on the twin pillars of precision craftsmanship and customer-focused service — values that remain central to every project MTS Forge undertakes today. His deep understanding of forging practices and material science has been critical in developing the company's capabilities in working with high-performance alloys, including nickel superalloys like Inconel. Edward's technical leadership has supported MTS Forge's investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technology and its expansion into serving aerospace, defense, and power generation customers across Pennsylvania and beyond with products that are made in America and built to last.
Inconel is a nickel-based superalloy that work-hardens rapidly during cutting, meaning each pass generates heat and strain that makes subsequent cuts more difficult. Its low thermal conductivity traps heat at the cutting edge, accelerating tool wear. Successful Inconel machining requires specialized tooling, precisely controlled feed rates and speeds, effective coolant strategies, and operators with direct experience working with the alloy.
Our metallurgical experts are ready to review your requirements and answer your technical questions directly.
Military-standard inspection system requirements for manufacturing quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance requirements for commercial nuclear sector components.
Military quality program requirements ensuring rigorous production standards.
Share your part drawings, material requirements, and quality standards with our team. We'll review your project and respond with a detailed, no-obligation quote backed by 40 years of metallurgical expertise.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com