Superior quality metal heat treatment services
Metal heat treatment is essential for producing reliable and safe metal components. This precise process heats metal to specific temperatures and maintains that heat for a defined period, altering the metal’s physical and chemical properties. When done right, heat treatment can enhance key characteristics such as hardness, strength, ductility, and machinability.
Top quality general heat treating
General heat treatment includes annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering. Whether for precision tool and die-making or large-scale aerospace components, heat treatment ensures the highest quality metal with optimal performance and durability.
Aluminum heat treatment at scale and on time
Aluminum heat treatment is needed across aerospace, electronics, automotive manufacturing, and construction industries, where reliable, high-performance parts are crucial. In aerospace, for example, heat treated aluminum is vital for the safety and efficiency of aircraft components.
Unlike steel, aluminum does not undergo phase transformations but relies on solutionizing and precipitation hardening (age hardening) to enhance strength and durability. Aluminum heat treatment involves precisely controlled temperatures and down-to-the-second timing, making it one of the more complicated treatment processes.
Our facilities have high-capacity, specialized equipment for the precise needs of aluminum treatment. We have two large-capacity solution drop-bottom furnaces and multiple large-capacity aging furnaces. We can solution and age multiple aluminum alloys—including 6061, 2024, and 7075—to multiple tempers, including T4 (Natural Age) and T6 (Artificial Age).
Vacuum heat treatment for the perfect finish
Performed in a vacuum chamber, vacuum heat treatment prevents scaling and decarburization caused by oxidation. The result is a bright finish that eliminates the need for polishing and grinding and is incredibly durable. This makes vacuum heat treatment essential for producing metal parts that must withstand the rigors of any environment. Whether it’s aircraft turbine components facing the weather at 35,000 feet or medical implant parts that deal with chemicals inside the human body, vacuum heat treatment gives metals the durable, high-quality finish needed for long-lasting performance.
Atmosphere normalizing services for consistent quality
Atmosphere normalizing services ensure the consistent durability vital for automotive parts, construction equipment, and energy sector components. The process involves heating ferrous alloys above their transformation range and cooling them below it, improving material strength and uniformity. Atmosphere normalizing is ideal for mass-produced components that endure heavy use, where reliability and predictability are crucial.
Component stress relieving to keep you on track longer
Stress relieving is a heat treatment process that reduces residual stress in materials like metal, aluminum, and plastic. Manufacturing methods like welding, machining, casting, or cold working often create these stresses. Without stress relief, parts are more likely to warp, crack, or fail prematurely during use. Stress relieving is essential for ensuring long-term stability and performance.