Most heat treatments for metal are limited to a couple of options. Most companies that provide these services limit the options to those they know are common and will complete most client requests. However, Indiana heat treating does a lot more than the basics. This one particular company is able to do eleven different heat treatments. That means you have a lot more options for heat-treating than any other Indiana heat treating plant. Take a look at a few of the less common heat treatments for metal.
Zinc Phosphate and Lube Coat
Metal components are double-dipped in a coat of zinc phosphate for strength and rust resistance and then a single coat of oil for water resistance and reinforcement of rust resistance. You may want this treatment for steel alloys with higher iron content. You may also request it for parts that will meet with high friction.
Pickle and Oil
This process sounds very strange, but it is quite normal. Essentially the rust and other deposits are removed from the metal. Then the metal is dipped in a special oil coating to prevent rust and deposits from developing or accumulating again.
Sawing
You wouldn’t think that sawing metal would have any heat treating positive effects, but it does. The sawing creates friction, which in turn mildly heats the metal. The sawing also reduces areas of stress in metal where it might otherwise crack.
