UPM Update
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Aero Engine Materials Offered at UPMUnited Performance Metals provides nickel, titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt for aerospace applications, specifically aero engines. This material holds several quality approvals, including AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015, AS13100, and DFARS, as well as a broad range of aerospace OEM approvals.…
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Plate Products and Processing Services in Oakland, CAUnited Performance Metals’ Oakland, California location is focused on providing high-quality plate products and FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services. This facility is home to grinding and precision cold saw cutting machinery that achieves precise tolerances and surface finishes. United…
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UPM Advanced Solutions Partners with Carpenter Additive for Powder SupplyTo better serve the additive manufacturing community, UPM Advanced Solutions is now the preferred powder distributor for Carpenter Additive. This partnership strengthens Carpenter’s reach by enabling UPM Advanced Solutions to support transactional powder business with expert service and flexible…
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The Votes Are In: Titanium Reigns SuperiorAfter pitting UPM’s specialty metal alloys against one another, it is no surprise that titanium came out on top. This material is abundant within the earth and holds a high melting point that surpasses that of steel and other high-strength metals, giving it a strong advantage in high-temperature…
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Precision Thin Gauge Strip at Wallingford, CTFor many years, United Performance Metals has been dedicated to providing innovative and adaptable solutions for our customers. To further our commitment and ensure that we are a leading metal service center, UPM has recently made yet another significant advancement. In order to better serve our…
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Choosing the Right Specialty Metal for Your Medical ApplicationUnited Performance Metals provides titanium, cobalt chrome molybdenum, and stainless steel for medical applications such as implants and instrumentation. United Performance Metals has ISO 13485: 2016 approval and only buys from approved mill sources as required by the top medical OEMs. …
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Why Quality and Consistency are KeyFrom sourcing metal from reputable mills to processing and shipping high quality products, and everything in between, there are many crucial steps that our team goes through to produce trusted results. United Performance Metal’s Quality team plays a key role in making sure each piece of metal…
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2025 TradeshowsUnited Performance Metals is excited to be exhibiting at the below tradeshows in 2025! We look forward to collaborating with others in the industry and showcasing our specialty metal solutions. Those attending the shows are encouraged to stop by UPM's booth to learn more about our…
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What is Additive Manufacturing?In 2021, United Performance Metals opened its doors to its brand-new additive manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. With additive manufacturing on the rise, United Performance Metals wanted to add to their array of services and provide high-quality solutions to its additive manufacturing…
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A guide to Titanium Metal Products Offered at UPMTitanium is known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. In nature, titanium is an abundant metal, ranking the ninth most plentiful in the earth’s crust. Titanium and its alloys possess tensile strengths from 30,000 psi to 200,000 psi (210-1380 MPa), which are…
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UPM Additive Solutions Welcomes Tim Warden as Market Development ManagerWe are pleased to announce Tim Warden as the newest member of our team at UPM Additive Solutions, joining us as Market Development Manager. Tim will be leading initiatives to foster growth and uncover new business opportunities within our advanced solutions platform, with a strong emphasis on…
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Honoring Jon Markle: A Celebration of Dedication and Achievement at UPMAt United Performance Metals, we proudly commemorate the remarkable career of Jon Markle, who has devoted 41 years to the metals industry, with 21 of those years spent contributing his expertise to our company. Jon’s journey details the importance of professional achievements but also…