Commercial Heat Treat Invests in 5 New Furnaces

“GUARAMIRIM, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL – December 5, 2024 – Tecnotêmpera Tratamentos Térmicos Ltda., a leader in heat treatment services in Brazil, proudly announced the inauguration of its newly expanded vacuum department. This upgrade includes significant logistics improvements through extensive civil engineering efforts and retrofitting.

Central to the expansion is the acquisition of five cutting-edge Fulcrum furnaces. Among these is a state-of-the-art high-pressure gas quenching furnace boasting a quenching pressure of 15 bar, low-pressure gas carburizing capabilities, and a remarkable load capacity of 4 tons. The furnace’s dimensions—40″ x 40″ x 60″—establish it as the largest of its kind in South America. It stands out in the heat treatment of exceptionally large tools and molds, having already successfully completed various projects. Additionally, it offers economical benefits in the treatment of mixed loads with high total payloads.

Event Highlights: The inauguration event was marked by a ceremony honoring Amandos Siewert, a founding member and senior metallurgical engineer at Tecnotêmpera, for his 23 years of dedication to the company and 56 years in the heat treatment industry.

Distinguished Attendees Included: Luciano Lobo, Lead Metallurgist and Production Manager, Tecnotêmpera Amandos Siewert, Shareholder and Senior Metallurgist, Tecnotêmpera Luciane Bachel, Managing Shareholder of Finance, Tecnotêmpera Vitor Luiz Possenti, Senior Managing Shareholder, Tecnotêmpera Thomas D. Kreuzaler, Managing Shareholder of Tecpropro/MG Manutenção and Representative for Fulcrum Vacuum Furnaces

Approximately 75 select customers attended the late afternoon event, where they enjoyed technical presentations by the Tecnotêmpera team, engaged in casual conversation, and exchanged business news with other guests.