What Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals does

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals, LLC is a specialty powder metallurgy manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company operates from an 85,000-square-foot facility that has housed production, sales, maintenance, and quality control since 1993, and it produces high-density tungsten alloys (HD17, HD17D, HD17BB, HD17.5, HD17.7/Diemitech, HD18, HD18D, HD18.5) along with tungsten-copper and tungsten-silver composites for aerospace, medical, oil and gas, defense, machine shop, and diecasting customers. Core proprietary offerings include Diemitech (Super Chatter Free HD17.7) with 93% tungsten content and Chatter Free alloy grades engineered for vibration dampening in boring bars and grinding operations, as well as precision tungsten composite materials for EDM electrodes, electrical contacts, and radiation shielding applications.

The company's business model combines one-time material sales (bars, plates, rods, ROTF stock) with custom machining and finishing services performed in-house, supported by ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, ITAR, and DFARS certifications. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales through three internal representatives and regional service partners (Leading Edge Metals covering CA/OR/WA), supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront for standard crankshaft weight products. Pricing is quote-based for engineered custom materials, with transparent unit pricing published for off-the-shelf crankshaft weights ($23.90-$102.60 per unit) and volume discounts up to 100+ units.

Since November 15, 2022, Mi-Tech has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Plansee Group, a global powder metallurgy industrial company with consolidated sales exceeding $2 billion. MTTM serves over 10,000 companies globally and operates within Plansee's High Performance Materials business area alongside US affiliate Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. in Towanda, Pennsylvania, which secures tungsten metal powder supply and reinforces the US industrial base for tungsten products.

Name

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals

Legal name

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals, LLC

Website

https://mttm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals is a 1978-founded Indianapolis-based powder metallurgy manufacturer producing high-density tungsten alloys and tungsten-copper/silver composites for aerospace, medical, oil and gas, defense, and industrial customers worldwide. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Plansee Group since November 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tungsten Alloys and Refractory Metal Products

NAICS

Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) (331492), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Melting & Secondary Smelting/Refining (Recycled Feedstock Producers) (EUAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Tungsten alloys manufacturing
• High-density metal alloys
• Tungsten composite materials
• Radiation shielding products
• Powder metallurgy components

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tungsten Alloy Product Sales: Sale of high-density tungsten alloys in various compositions (HD17, HD17D, HD17BB, HD17.5, HD17.7/Diemitech, HD18, HD18D, HD18.5) as bars, plates, rods, or ROTF (rough oversized to finish) material.
2. Tungsten Composite Sales: Sale of tungsten copper (WCu) and tungsten silver (WAg) composite materials for electrical and thermal applications.
3. Finished Component Manufacturing: Custom machining and finishing services including grinding, turning, milling to customer specifications, and CMM validation for precision components.
4. Standard Crankshaft Weight Products: Pre-manufactured standard-size crankshaft weights sold through e-commerce storefront with volume pricing tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals manufactures high-density tungsten alloys (HD17, HD17D, HD17BB, HD17.5, HD17.7/Diemitech, HD18, HD18D, HD18.5 series) and tungsten composites (copper-tungsten and silver-tungsten) using powder metallurgy processes. The company sells finished stock material, custom-machined components, and standard crankshaft weights to aerospace, medical, defense, oil and gas, diecasting, and machine shop customers. Operations are consolidated at an 85,000 sq ft facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, with proprietary alloys such as Diemitech (93% tungsten) and full in-house machining and CMM validation capabilities.

Product overview

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals is a manufacturer of high-density tungsten alloys and composites, offering a portfolio of standard and proprietary products. The core offerings include Tungsten, Nickel, and Iron Alloys (HD17D, HD17.5, HD18D, HD18.5), Tungsten, Nickel, and Copper Alloys (HD17, HD18), and the proprietary Super Chatter Free/Diemitech (HD17.7) alloy. Additional products include Copper Tungsten and Silver Tungsten composites for electrical applications, along with standard Crankshaft Weights in various sizes. The company also provides supporting tools like the Tungsten Weight Calculator and raw material Tungsten Powders. Products are used across aerospace, medical, oil and gas, defense, automotive, and machining industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diemitech: Proprietary Super Chatter Free tungsten alloy (HD17.7) with 93% tungsten content, used for high-temperature tooling applications and as an alternative to tungsten carbide. Features high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion.
• Chatter Free
• Super Chatter Free

Products and services

• Tungsten, Nickel, and Iron Alloys (HD17D, HD17.5, HD18D, HD18.5) High-density tungsten-nickel-iron alloys in multiple compositions meeting ASTM-B-777 specifications, offering excellent machinability and high tensile strength for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Tungsten, Nickel, and Copper Alloys (HD17, HD18) Non-magnetic high-density tungsten alloys used in oncology systems, well logging sensors, and rotating inertia members near guidance systems.
• Tungsten, Nickel, and Copper/Iron Blend Alloy (HD17BB) Cost-effective tungsten alloy meeting AMS-7725, AMS-T-21014, MIL-T-21014D, and ASTM-777-07 Class 1 specifications.
• Super Chatter Free / Diemitech (HD17.7) Proprietary 93% tungsten alloy used as an alternative to tungsten carbide, with 3x ductility of comparable materials, 3-4x thermal conductivity of steel, and low thermal expansion; machinable similar to gray cast iron for boring bars, grinding quills, and high-temperature tooling.
• Chatter Free Tungsten Alloy High-density tungsten alloy optimized for boring bars and grinding applications, providing reduced vibration, heavier cuts, and improved surface finish compared to standard materials.
• Copper Tungsten Copper-tungsten alloy composites commonly used in EDM electrodes and other electrical and electrical/thermal applications.
• Silver Tungsten Silver-tungsten alloys containing 25-50% silver, mainly used for electrical contacts in heavy-duty devices subject to high current.
• Crankshaft Weights High-density tungsten crankshaft weights for engine balancing in race cars, aircraft, and high-performance engines, available in standard sizes from 7/16" to 1" diameter with volume discounts.
• Tungsten Powders High-quality tungsten powders sourced from select vendors using the purest forms of ammonium paratungstate (APT), used to create proprietary alloys and finished products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster solidification rates (up to 10 seconds) compared to dies without Diemitech shot blocks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Leading Edge MetalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner servicing California, Oregon, and Washington regions with MTTM materials.
• Global Tungsten & Powders Corp.coreTechnology or IntegrationUS affiliate of Plansee Group located in Towanda, PA. Together with MTTM, forms the US production and sales network under Plansee High Performance Materials business area.
• Hogen IndustriesminorOthersHogen Industries is part of Mi-Tech Metals, operating as a related manufacturing entity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik: Global engineering group with tungsten and tungsten carbide tooling offerings via Sandvik Machining Solutions and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. Overlaps with MTTM in machining and wear applications but as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.
• ATI (Allegheny Technologies): Diversified specialty metals producer (titanium, nickel, tungsten alloys). Competes with MTTM in high-density tungsten alloy parts for aerospace, defense, and oil & gas but operates across a much wider alloy portfolio.
• Kennametal: Large, publicly traded supplier of tungsten carbide, tool materials, and wear components. Overlaps with MTTM in boring bar, diecasting tooling, and machining applications but at much broader scope and scale.

Direct peers

• Buffalo Tungsten: Deerfield, NY-based manufacturer of tungsten, tungsten carbide, and molybdenum products in mill and fabricated forms. Comparable size and product mix to MTTM, with similar aerospace and industrial customer overlap.
• Elmet Technologies: Lewiston, Maine-based manufacturer of tungsten, molybdenum, and tantalum mill products and fabricated components. Closest US-headquartered peer to MTTM, competing across tungsten alloys, composites, and custom machined parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
• Midwest Tungsten Service: Specialty tungsten and molybdenum parts distributor and fabricator (including CW machine tungsten parts). Direct competitor in small-quantity, machined-to-print tungsten alloy components serving machine shops and industrial buyers.
• H.C. Starck Tungsten (Masan High-Tech Materials): Global tungsten powder and alloy producer (now part of Masan). Direct competitor in tungsten mill products, alloys, and composite materials, with overlapping aerospace and industrial customer bases comparable to MTTM.

Regional players

• Edgetech Industries: US-based specialty materials supplier offering tungsten alloy mill products and fabricated parts. Comparable product mix to MTTM in tungsten heavy alloys for aerospace and industrial uses, though smaller in scale.
• Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. Plansee's Towanda, PA affiliate that supplies APT-derived tungsten metal powders. Sister company under the same parent; comparable US tungsten materials footprint but focused upstream on powder rather than finished alloy mill products like MTTM.

Emerging players

• Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts: Niche fabricator of high-density tungsten alloy components for radiation shielding, balancing, and vibration-dampening applications. Smaller and more focused than MTTM but addresses overlapping aerospace and medical use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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