HEAT TREATING SERVICES

ThermTech offers several different heat-treatments meant to achieve a specific set of mechanical properties necessary to the function of the alloys and components being thermally processed.

Heat treating services encompass a range of specialized processes designed to alter the physical and mechanical properties of materials, primarily metals, through controlled heating and cooling. This precise manipulation of temperature and time can enhance the strength, hardness, toughness, and other characteristics of the material, making it suitable for various applications.

HARDENING

ThermTech refers to hardening as a process in which the entire alloy or components microstructure is being changed by a thermal process to show an overall increase in the parts mechanical properties which results in a higher hardness than the alloy or component originally had. This typically is done through quenching the parts in liquid or by aging them at an artificial temperature.

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PRESS QUENCHING

Press quenching, at its core, is a heat treatment process that employs both controlled cooling and mechanical force to minimize distortions in gears. It’s a meticulously regulated procedure that ensures not only the desired hardness of the material but also dimensional accuracy.

SURFACE HEAT TREATMENTS

This group of thermal processes refers to a treatment where typically the surface layer has the requirement of a higher hardness which is typically more wear resistant than the core of material.

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VACUUM TREATMENTS

More of a description of the equipment than a specific heat-treatment, vacuum processing is very versatile and solves several issues regarding the running of dissimilar materials of differing chemistries and by minimizing any oxidation or discoloration that would typically be found in both non-protective and protective atmosphere furnaces.

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ANNEALING

A term typically recognized as referring to a thermal process in which the alloy or component is softened in hardness and mechanical properties by changing its microstructure to a phase softer than the previous phase. Some of the benefits of this process is to stabilize dimensional tolerances, improve machinability, change magnetic or electrical properties, and to improve the ability of the material to be subsequently cold-worked.

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OTHER SERVICES

  • Blasting
  • Deep Freezing / Cryogenic Treatment
  • Mechanical Testing, Normalizing
  • Straightening & Stress Relieving
  • Tempering

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HARDENING

ThermTech refers to hardening as a process in which the entire alloy or components microstructure is being changed by a thermal process to show an overall increase in the parts mechanical properties which results in a higher hardness than the alloy or component originally had. This typically is done through quenching the parts in liquid or by aging them at an artificial temperature.

Learn More

PRESS QUENCHING

Press quenching, at its core, is a heat treatment process that employs both controlled cooling and mechanical force to minimize distortions in gears. It’s a meticulously regulated procedure that ensures not only the desired hardness of the material but also dimensional accuracy.

Learn More

SURFACE HEAT TREATMENTS

This group of thermal processes refers to a treatment where typically the surface layer has the requirement of a higher hardness which is typically more wear resistant than the core of material.

Learn More

VACUUM TREATMENTS

More of a description of the equipment than a specific heat-treatment, vacuum processing is very versatile and solves several issues regarding the running of dissimilar materials of differing chemistries and by minimizing any oxidation or discoloration that would typically be found in both non-protective and protective atmosphere furnaces.

Learn More

ANNEALING

A term typically recognized as referring to a thermal process in which the alloy or component is softened in hardness and mechanical properties by changing its microstructure to a phase softer than the previous phase. Some of the benefits of this process is to stabilize dimensional tolerances, improve machinability, change magnetic or electrical properties, and to improve the ability of the material to be subsequently cold-worked.

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SALT PROCESSING

  • Austempering
  • Marquenching

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OTHER SERVICES

  • Blasting
  • Deep Freezing / Cryogenic Treatment
  • Mechanical Testing, Normalizing
  • Straightening & Stress Relieving
  • Tempering

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AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

ThermTech’s quality policy is ZERO DEFECTS for all customer products and in all quality management system activities. Through our efforts to continually improve the quality of the work we offer, we’ve been recognized as being able to meet the rigorous quality standards required by several of our major customers. ThermTech is certified for ISO 9001 and AS9100 in both Metal Heat Treat and Metal Finishing.

THERMTECH CAREERS

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Brandon M.

Pearl St. Director of Operations

I have been here for almost 20 years and since day one everyone has known my name and who I am. Team members aren’t just a number here and the owners care about everyone on a personal level. Plus, I was able to graduate college with help from ThermTech’s tuition reimbursement program and was offered a great position right after graduation.

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ThermTech – Recognized leader in providing quality heat treating services.

ThermTech is a privately held commercial heat-treating company that offers a wide range of services to a diverse and discerning set of customers.

We are proud to offer exceptional, value-added services to manufacturers in the Forging, Foundry, Heavy Equipment, Machining, Oil & Gas and Tool & Die markets. Located in Waukesha, WI, ThermTech is currently ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified.

Our dedicated team works with you to ensure we meet your specifications. Count on our decades of experience with hardening, tempering, surface heat treatments, vacuum treatments, and annealing. To learn more about our services, please request a quote or contact us today at (800) 752-6917.