Aerospace Heat Treating Continues to Boom
While heat treating around the world tends to be in the doldrums these days-not great/not terrible Aerospace continues to be a bright spot as is witnessed by yet another furnace order for the aerospace industry;
“A leading international aircraft motion-control manufacturer has once again selected SECO/WARWICK’s American subsidiary to expand its heat-treating capabilities by ordering another identical low-temperature vacuum tempering furnace following the success of their first unit. The repeat order underscores the customer’s commitment to consistent process quality and operational reliability.The furnace is designed for tempering, ageing, and other sub-critical heat-treat processes. It will operate up to 1380 °F (750 °C), with a 24” × 24” × 36” (600 × 600 × 900 mm) work zone and a 1,750-lb (~800 kg) load capacity. It meets AMS2750F Class 2 TUS requirements (±10 °F – ±5,6°C) and supports nitrogen convection heating and cooling. Final cooling is handled by an internal recirculation blower and a water-cooled heat exchanger, ensuring stable, efficient cycle performance.
This additional unit adds to the customer’s existing SECO/WARWICK equipment installed across multiple facilities, which includes multi-chamber CaseMaster Evolution furnaces (double- and triple-chamber models) and a Vector single-chamber high-pressure gas-quench vacuum furnace.
Piotr Zawistowski, Managing Director of SECO/WARWICK USA, said, “This customer’s continued investment in SECO/WARWICK equipment reflects their trust in the quality and reliability required for aerospace applications. They choose to work with us not only for the consistent performance of our furnaces, but also for the high level of technical expertise and support we provide. Their repeat business underscores the strength of our technology and our long-term customer relationships.”