ToughMet is the result of work with leading OEM's, bearing manufacturers, and lubricant & additive producers to create a material to meet a variety of performance demands and to operate in harsh environments. Already proven capable of performing with a variety of shafting materials and lubricants under the widest known range of bearing stresses and speeds, ToughMet has advanced bearing technology for today's high performance machines.

ToughMet achieves excellent machinability and bearing performance without requiring additions of lead. High levels of strength are also achieved without additions of beryllium. It performs under high loading at low or high speeds with excellent bearing behavior. Combined with the patented EquaCast process, Brush Wellman's spinodal heat treatment creates a fine homogeneous microstructure. This creates ultra-microscopic strengthening which is key to the advanced bearing technology. It enables ToughMet to deliver tough performance in tough environments, assuring reliability and extended life.