Special Metals makes nickel- and cobalt-based alloys and superalloys for aircraft engine rotating components and other high-performance systems. The company's products are designed to withstand extreme heat, stress, and corrosion. They are available as billet, plate, and tube; extruded shapes; and wire and welding consumables. Special Metals also makes wrought superalloys and superalloy powders. Customers include companies in the aerospace, automotive, chemical, petroleum, and power generation industries. The company is owned by Precision Castparts, which makes investment castings used in aerospace and power generation applications.