For smaller, locally operated Original Equipment Manufacturers through to global companies, finding the right services to contract with to provide different types of heat treatment for parts and components is a key part of developing an effective process.
In many cases, an OEM will require several heat treating services, which may include various parts and components for the same order and delivery or for multiple orders and deliveries.
Finding the right heat treatment company starts with taking a big picture look at the provider. Getting to know all of the capabilities of the company can be instrumental in having one provider for all parts and components, rather than trying to juggle multiple providers and coordinating an increasingly complex supply chain.
Capabilities and Capacity
Many of the specialized heat treating services offer a full range of all types of processes for heat treating and well as brazing services. The top companies have multiple facilities, each providing specialized heat treatment services.
This allows for quality control, precision work with experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment and systems. It also allows for extremely high on-time delivery rates and short turnaround times, both critical considerations for any OEM.
Expertise Across Industries
Expertise and experience are critical to the correct application of any heat treating services. Incorrect configuration of automated systems can result in poor performance of parts, which impacts branding and the reputation of the OEM.
Choosing an established, reputable company with a track record of processing quality parts and components eliminates this risk to your business. Look for companies experienced with various end markets, including agricultural equipment, automotive, construction, aerospace, energy sector and in the medical field. This expertise and experience can be used to help provide the best possible heat treatments to reduce the cost of processing and also deliver superior results.