Metal Heat Treating Services
Metal heat treating processes alter the physical and, sometimes, chemical properties of metal materials to improve hardness, toughness, ductility, or other mechanical properties. Petersen Precision can provide the heat treating processes you need to enhance the physical characteristics of metal parts produced via our fine blanking, CNC machining and CNC turning, and other fabrication processes,
At Petersen Precision, we work with trusted standard atmosphere and vacuum oven heat treaters in addition to NADCAP-certified third-party vendors—both local and national, as your project requires—to heat treat your parts to match your specifications. Check out our gallery for more information about Petersen Precision and the benefits we can offer your business.
Heat Treatment Process Options
Based on your metal heat treating service requirements, we will pair your project with the subcontractor best suited to the job. With our large network of proven vendors, you can trust that we're bringing the right people to the table so you get the high-quality heat-treated parts you need quickly and cost-effectively.
Most heat treatment processes utilize extreme heat and extreme cold to alter the crystalline microstructure of the work material to achieve the desired result. Standard metal heat treating processes include:
Annealing
Annealing is a heat treatment process that alters a material's microstructure to change its mechanical or electrical properties. Typically, annealing is used in steels to reduce hardness, increase ductility, and help eliminate internal stresses.
Normalizing
Normalization metal heat treating processes, the treated material obtains an increased fine-grained homogenous structure, providing predictable properties and machinability standards.
Quenching
Once a part has reached its correct temperature, quenching cools the metal to room temperature, preparing it for future work. Quenched steel is typically harder and less ductile than it was prior to being heated, which is why quenching precedes other heat treating processes such as tempering, aging, annealing, or normalizing.
Tempering
After a metal part is quenched, it requires tempering to increase its strength, which further hardens and increases the material's toughness. Tempering is best used on metal products such as fasteners and knives that encounter regular stress.
Precipitation
Precipitation metal heat treating processes age harden the material through elongated elevated heating temperatures, which allow the precipitation process to occur. Precipitation hardening is used to increase the overall strength of the metal.
Hardening
Metal hardening heat treatment processes heat the metal to a point where solute-rich precipitates are dissolved. The subsequent cooling process provides increased strength, toughness, and durability.
Strengthening
When combined with cold work and grain size refinement, thermal strengthening can significantly improve parts and components' strength and ductility.
Why Choose Petersen Precision for Your Metal Heat Treating Surface Needs?
Petersen Precision is a high-volume manufacturer of precision metal parts. When you choose Petersen for your regular metal parts orders, you experience quick turnaround and product development as our technologies are all in-house. Some of the advantages of working with Petersen Precision for your metal heat treating processes include:
- Precision tolerances
- Proven expertise
- Fast turnarounds
- Cost-effective services
Contact Petersen Precision for Metal Heat Treating Services Today
For comprehensive metal parts fabrication, heat treating, and much more, look no further than Petersen Precision. We are the proven experts in metal heat treating processes! Request a quote for your project, or contact us to learn more.