Heat Treatment*

Heat treatment is a crucial process used to alter the physical and sometimes chemical properties of a material, typically metals and alloys, to achieve desired characteristics such as hardness, strength, ductility, and resistance to wear and corrosion.

Here at RMR, we have the furnaces capable of reaching temperatures up to 1200°C and a load capacity of 10kg (soon to be 30kg) for your larger load items.

*Not currently on our UKAS accreditation

Here’s an overview of key heat treatment processes available here at RMR :

Treatment Processes

  • Annealing

  • Quenching

  • Tempering

  • Normalising

  • Stress Relieving

Effects of Heat Treatment

  • Hardness: Increased hardness makes the material more resistant to deformation and wear.

  • Strength: Enhanced strength improves the material’s ability to withstand loads.

  • Ductility: Improved ductility allows the material to deform without breaking, which is essential for various applications.

  • Toughness: Increases the material’s ability to absorb energy and resist fracture.

  • Grain Structure: Refining the grain structure can improve overall mechanical properties and uniformity.

Effective heat treatment requires precise control of temperature, time, and cooling rates, often using sophisticated equipment and techniques to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved. Full colour heat treatment charts presenting the heat treatment data are available upon request.

Contact us today on 01384 234515 to discuss your heat treatment requirements.