Heat Treatment
Controlled heat treatment processes that enhance the mechanical properties and performance of cast components, with detailed records retained for up to five years.
Service overview
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment is a critical post-casting process that modifies the microstructure of metal components to achieve the mechanical properties required for their intended application. This includes quench and temper for higher-specification alloy steels. At AFM, we apply controlled heat treatment procedures to improve hardness, strength, toughness and dimensional stability, ensuring each component performs reliably in service, and we retain detailed treatment records for up to five years.
Our heat treatment processes are carried out in controlled furnace environments with precise temperature control and cycle timing. Each treatment cycle is selected and tailored to the alloy composition and the specific performance requirements specified by the customer.
Whether your application demands improved wear resistance, reduced internal stress or enhanced ductility, AFM's heat treatment capability ensures your components are ready to perform.
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Controlled Furnace Environment
Heat treatment is performed in temperature-controlled furnaces to ensure uniform heating and consistent results across every batch.
02
Tailored Treatment Cycles
Treatment processes are selected and customised based on alloy type and customer performance requirements
03
Improved Mechanical Properties.
Heat treatment enhances hardness, tensile strength, toughness, and wear resistance to meet demanding application requirements.
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Stress Relief Capability
Stress relief treatment reduces internal residual stresses in castings, improving dimensional stability and reducing the risk of distortion or cracking in service.
Capabilities & Features
Product assembly
Category
Details
Treatment Types
Annealing
Normalising
Quenching & Tempering
Stress Relieving
Case Hardening
Materials Treated
Grey Iron
Ductile Iron
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
Quality & Standards
Temperature and cycle time recording
Post-treatment hardness testing
Dimensional verification after treatment
Batch traceability and documentation retained for up to five years
Simple & Transparent
Our proven workflow
Step 1
Design and planning
Step 2
Precision machining
Step 3
Final Inspection & dispatch
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What metals can AFM Casting work with?
We cast grey iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and aluminium, depending on the product and specification. Tell us the grade and standard you need, and we'll confirm it during contract review.
What casting processes do you use?
How do I engage AFM Casting Company for my production or project?
What industries do you supply?
Do you offer machining or finishing services after casting?
How do I get a quote, and what information do you need from me?
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