A Y-12 Engineer loads a microwave furnace prior to a test melt. Y-12 is considered a world leader in microwave metal and ceramic processing technologies and has more than 50 patents and disclosures in the field of microwave research.
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Manufacturing Technologies

Manufacturing excellence is the heart of Y‑12. We have expertise in precision manufacturing, including high-risk prototypes and demonstrations, manufacturing and materials technology development, metrology, and quality assurance. From advanced metals-casting technologies to high-technology methods of metal purification, we are in constant pursuit of the best available manufacturing technologies.

Our manufacturing processes cover the spectrum from design to precision machining to the most precise dimensional measurements available in the hemisphere, all focused on meeting the exacting performance requirements of our national security missions.

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