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for metallic honeycombs and turbine parts
MAT Aviation manufactures high-quality, precision-formed ring metal honeycomb cores and curved honeycomb segments for turbomachinery sealing structures. Ring curvature and overall dimensions are customized to customer drawings to match the circular geometry of the mating components.
Products can be supplied as complete honeycomb rings or smaller curved segments. Customers may carry out subsequent welding and assembly to integrate the cores into their own sealing components.
| Product Feature | Customization Scope |
|---|---|
| Precision-formed curvature | Bend radius and curved profile manufactured to the customer drawing. |
| Custom ring dimensions | Inner diameter, outer diameter and overall ring geometry reviewed according to the mating component. |
| Curved segment supply | Larger honeycomb rings can be cut into smaller arc segments where required. |
| Prepared for further assembly | Core geometry tailored for the customer's subsequent welding and integration process. |
Common material options include 304 and 316L stainless steel, nickel alloy 214 and Hastelloy X. The material grade is selected according to the operating conditions, joining requirements and customer drawing. Other alloys can be evaluated on request.
Metal strips are formed and welded into a cellular structure. The core is then prepared to the specified ring curvature, diameters or curved segment profile. Inspection requirements may cover cell size, foil thickness, ring diameters, curvature and segment geometry.
MAT Aviation operates an AS9100D-certified quality management system and holds Nadcap accreditations for Welding, Non-Destructive Testing, Nonconventional Machining and Heat Treating. Applicable special-process scope and inspection requirements are confirmed for each project.
| Equipment | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Aero-engines | Ring-shaped and curved honeycomb cores for specified engine sealing structures. |
| Industrial gas turbines | Honeycomb rings and segments matched to turbine sealing component geometry. |
| Selected steam turbine and compressor designs | Custom curved honeycomb cores for compatible sealing arrangements. |
Material and geometry are confirmed against the specific equipment design and operating requirements. For a broader range of shapes, see our metal honeycomb core products. For assemblies incorporating a backplate, see our ring honeycomb seal product.
| Parameter | Specification / Customization |
|---|---|
| Material | 304 / 316L stainless steel; nickel alloy 214; Hastelloy X; other alloys on request. |
| Supply Form | Complete honeycomb rings / Curved honeycomb segments. |
| Cell Size | 0.4–38 mm |
| Foil Thickness | 0.03–0.25 mm |
| Ring Diameters | Inner and outer diameters according to customer drawings. |
| Curvature | Bend radius and curved profile according to customer drawings. |
| Segment Geometry | Arc angle, arc length and end profile according to customer drawings. |
| Tolerances and Inspection | Agreed according to the drawing and project requirements. |
Specification note: Cell size and foil thickness figures refer to MAT Aviation's overall metal honeycomb manufacturing ranges. Not all combinations are achievable in every alloy or ring geometry. Feasibility is confirmed against the customer drawing, curvature, dimensions and manufacturing process.
Packaging and delivery requirements are agreed during quotation. Please specify any requirements for part identification, surface protection, handling or export packing.
Yes. A larger honeycomb ring can be cut into smaller curved segments according to the customer drawing and required part layout.
Yes. Please provide the required inner and outer diameters or bend radius, as well as the ring or segment drawing and tolerances.
This product page describes the metal honeycomb core. Customers can perform further welding and assembly to integrate it into their own seal components. Complete sealing assemblies are a separate product configuration.
Please send the drawing, material grade, cell size, foil thickness, quantity, ring diameters or bend radius, segment dimensions and tolerances. Include relevant operating conditions and downstream joining requirements.
Send your drawing and technical requirements to mat@mat-cm.com for a manufacturing review and quotation.