Carbon and Graphite Machining and Recycling Facility - Semco Carbon

Custom Carbon & Graphite Machining

Fifty Years of Experience

Our custom carbon and graphite machining capabilities are engineered from the ground up with our client's budget, goals, and expectations in mind. No matter the tolerance, no matter the finish, no matter how specific your need, our years of experience coupled with the most advanced machining resources will keep your organization humming with minimal delay. We aren’t just experts in carbon and graphite machining—we’re also experts in client consultation and collaboration. We’re in the business of creating solutions, no matter how unique the problem.

Carbon & Graphite Material Recycling

We’ll purchase your obsolete carbon and graphite materials for reclamation or proper disposal. Less waste in the landfill, more green in your pocket — just the kind of win-win solution we’re in the business of creating.

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Custom Carbon & Graphite Machining

26 Jun
Graphite in Nuclear Energy: What You Need to Know

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...

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19 Jun
How Graphite is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Storage

How Graphite is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Storage

Graphite is Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Storage The 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 when needed has become the critical puzzle piece in making...

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

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

Selecting a Custom Graphite Manufacturer If you 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 recommendations. Whether you need precision-machined components for aerospace applications or specialized graphite parts for industrial processes, selecting a manufacturer requires careful evaluation of several key factors. Below we explore several considerations when choosing a custom graphite manufacturer. Qualification and Reputation Start by researching...

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