Cru-Clad™
		Cru-Clad™ is a unique bimetalic product made by Crucible Compaction Metals which uses a proprietary process to HIP clad CPM alloys to the ID or OD of low alloy or carbon steel components. Cru-Clad products are used in engineered applications where highly wear-resistant surfaces are required in combination with relatively soft ductile substrates. Because of the flexibility of the process, Cru-Clad products can be made in a wide variety of grades, shapes and sizes. Cru-Clad screws and barrels are used in the plastic injection molding industry. Cru- Clad screw segments are used in high torque applications where wear-resistant flights and lands are required but a relatively soft ductile core is desired. Cru-Clad barrels provide an economical Iong-lasting solution to a demanding wear application.     The Cru-Clad process produces metallurgically bonded bi-metallic components which have longer lives and improved productivity over centrifugally cast or welded overlay parts. Cru-Clad components may be more economical than parts produced entirely from the wear resistant alloys. Typical Cru-Clad grades are CPM 9V, 10V, 15V, 420V and MPL-1. Other alloys are available and may be appropriate depending on the specific application.