Custom Carbon & Graphite Machining

22 Sep

Understanding the Properties of Graphite for Aerospace Applications

The aerospace industry demands materials that can perform reliably in the most extreme conditions imaginable. All rocket science jokes aside, there is little room for error in aerospace engineering and only the most formidable materials make their way into aerospace applications. From the intense heat of rocket engine combustion to the electromagnetic interference challenges in modern avionics, aerospace engineers need materials with exceptional properties. Graphite, with its unique combination of characteristics, has become indispensable in aerospace applications ranging from rocket nozzle components to lightweight carbon fiber structures. Lightweight Yet Strong Weight matters (like, really matters) in aerospace applications, where every...

11 Sep

Advancements in Graphite Recycling : What You Need to Know

The Importance of Graphite RecyclingA question we often hear from customers: is graphite renewable? While graphite isn't renewable in the traditional sense—it's a carbon material formed over millions of years—the good news is that graphite can be recycled and reused effectively. As demand for graphite batteries and other applications continues to surge, recycling has become important for graphite producers facing supply chain challenges and sustainability pressures. Recycling regulations in most places don’t stipulate that graphite must be recycled, but the graphite market has made recycling not just a priority for the environmentally minded, but also for the bottom lines of businesses...

26 Jun

Graphite in Nuclear Energy: What You Need to Know

When most people think of nuclear power, they picture uranium fuel rods and massive cooling towers. But there's another material quietly performing important work inside many nuclear reactors: graphite. This form of carbon plays several roles in nuclear energy production such as controlling nuclear reactions and providing structural support in the world's most advanced nuclear power stations, like the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station just west of Lorain, OH on Lake Erie. And with President Trump’s recent executive orders on nuclear power, it is likely that this industry will grow in significance as the US looks to increase its energy output...

19 Jun

How Graphite is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Storage

Graphite is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy StorageThe news about renewable energy can be dizzying. We are moving swiftly through a revolutionary shift from fossil fuels to renewables, says one article. Another asserts that we’re not moving quickly enough. The shift toward renewable energy is happening, and it is revolutionary, but it faces a basic challenge. We’re not sure about your corner of the world, but at Semco HQ in Lorain, Ohio, the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow. Storing energy when it's abundant and releasing it from a power bank when needed has become the critical puzzle...

12 Jun

Guide to Selecting a Custom Graphite Manufacturer: What to Look For

Selecting a Custom Graphite Manufacturer Synthetic graphite offers high purity and consistent quality, making it ideal for applications like lithium-ion batteries, electric arc furnaces, and nuclear reactors. It has excellent thermal conductivity, chemical stability, and can withstand high temperatures without degrading, outperforming natural graphite in many industrial uses. If your company requires custom graphite components, choosing the right custom graphite manufacturer can make the difference between a successful project and costly delays or performance issues. While we at Semco may be a little biased about this topic, we have over 50 years of graphite machining experience to back up our...