shapes of superalloys in aircrafts 1

[mitoz]

Hi, I need some info about which shape of nickel based superalloys used in aircrafts? :
1.Wire ?
2.Plates, sheet, strip and foil ?
3.Bars, rods and profiles ?
4.Tubes and pipes ?

Thank you

 

[TVP]

Some of the areas in which nickel-based superalloys are used include the following:

1. Fasteners (forged from wire)
2. Turbine blades (single crystal investment castings)
3. Compressor discs & shafts (hot forged from bar or billet)
4. Casings, rings, & seals (multiple production methods)

The following links have more information:

http://www.specialmetals.com/documents/gas turbines.pdf

http://www.thyssenkruppvdm.com/navi.31.htm

http://www.daido.co.jp/english/products/forgings/forgings_aero.html

http://www.nidi.org/

 

[mitoz]

Which shape is used for only engines? (If you think it's Inconel 718)