Manufacturing capabilities
Heat treating & finishing
In-house heat treatment helps develop the material properties required for aluminum castings. Each alloy and application determines the process.
A connected process
Specify
Establish the alloy, temper and process requirements.
Treat
Control time and temperature through the treatment cycle.
Straighten
Restore geometry using skilled work and fixtures.
Time, temperature and experience
Our heat-treatment team controls process time and temperature for the alloy and required temper. A common aluminum treatment is T6, which includes a quench.
Straightening and finishing
Quenching can cause twist and distortion. Craftspeople use measuring tools, mallets and hydraulic presses to straighten castings. The machine shop can manufacture custom fixtures to support this work.
Technical overview
| Service | In-house aluminum casting heat treatment |
|---|---|
| Common temper | T6; other requirements discussed for the application |
| Process control | Time, temperature and calibrated measurement |
| Straightening | Manual and hydraulic methods; custom fixtures when required |
| Surface finishing | Grinding, aluminum oxide blasting, glass beads and shot blast |
Equipment capacities describe the published system configuration; usable part size and achievable tolerance depend on the component and process.