Inconel and other nickel superalloys keep their strength at high temperature — which is exactly what makes them brutal to machine: they work-harden fast and generate intense heat at the edge. Machining needs rigid setups, sharp ceramic or coated-carbide tools, high-pressure coolant and disciplined feeds.
It's used in jet engines and turbines; capable, rigid machines with strong coolant are a must.
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