UPM Update
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Long Products Used in the Medical IndustryUnited Performance Metals is your medical material supplier, with a variety of long product grades that are melt-source traceable, universally accepted by all major medical OEMs, and supported by ISO 13485:2016 certification. UPM’s custom supply chain management and global access allows…
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Medical Materials and Processing Services in Chicago, ILUnited Performance Metals’ Chicago, Illinois, location specializes in plate and bar products, which are primarily used in the aerospace and medical industries. On-site, the location is home to water jets, bar saws, and plate saws that provide exceptional cutting services. Additionally, this…
Oct 23 2025 -
From Mineral to Metal: How Titanium is MadeLightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant, titanium is a prized metal that plays a critical role in everything from aviation to medical implants. The journey of titanium starts deep within the Earth, not as a shining metal, but instead as a dull ore that must be extracted and processed to…
Oct 01 2025 -
Airframe MaterialsUnited Performance Metals provides nickel, titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt for the aerospace industry, with many of these materials and grades used in the production of airframes. These materials hold several quality approvals, including AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015, AS13100, and DFARS, as…
Sep 30 2025 -
Products & Processing Services in La Mirada, CAUnited Performance Metals’ La Mirada, California location is focused on providing high quality bar, plate, and sheet products, as well as FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services. This facility primarily works with stainless steel, nickel, and titanium alloys and is home to a shear and four bar saw…
Sep 18 2025 -
Headquarter Highlight in Hamilton, OHUnited Performance Metals’ headquarters in Hamilton, Ohio, mainly stores coil, sheet, strip, and near net shapes and is certified AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, GT193, PWA LCS, PWA 119, and NADCAP. This facility is home to several processing services, including cut to length, shearing,…
Aug 19 2025 -
Power Generation Gas Turbine InfographicPower generation turbines convert the energy of gas into mechanical energy, which is then used to generate electricity. Gas turbines use the expansion of high-pressure gas to drive the turbine blades and produce power. United Performance Metals offers an expansive inventory of high-performance…
Aug 13 2025 -
Aero Engine Materials Offered at United Performance MetalsUnited Performance Metals provides nickel, titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt for aerospace applications, specifically aero engines. UPM 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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Jun 19 2025 -
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.…
May 14 2025 -
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…
May 13 2025 -
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…
May 08 2025 -
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…
Mar 28 2025