Processes & Applications in the Industry
Examples of thermo-physical and thermo-chemical processes.
Casting, annealing, pre-heating, hardening, harden & temper, carburizing, case hardening, nitriding, nitrocarburizing, carbonitriding, tempering, precipitation hardening, high temperature brazing, aluminum brazing, outgassing, ashing, pyrolysis, siliconizing, calcination, carbonization, graphitizing, pre-sintering, sintering, debinding, Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS), synthesis, sublimation, drying, ceramic fireing, crystal growth, Bridgman, Stockbarger, zone melting, diffusion bonding, …
Automotive
Engine, transmission and drive technology in general
Components
- Pistons
- Engine blocks
- Heat exchangers
- Axles
- Shafts
- Bearing components
Processes
Electronics
Contacts, switches, sensors, coolers, etc.
Components
- Sensors
- Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) components
- Motor components
- Heat exchangers
- Magnets
- Bearing components
Processes
Semiconductor
Production of semi-finished products & production aids
Components
- Transistors
- Solar cells
- Diodes
- LEDs
Processes
Gas and steam turbines
Production and overhaul
Components
- Turbine blades
- Exhaust pipes
- Structural parts
Processes
Aerospace
Landing gears, turbine components, etc.
Components
- Turbine components
- Gear components
- Actuators and sensors
- Aluminum components and heat exchangers
- Structural parts and composite materials
Processes
Medical
Metallic products of highest strength and purity
Components
- IImplants
- Surgical instruments
- Prostheses
- Teeth porcelain or Zirconia
Processes
Fuel Cells
Reformer and heat exchangers
Components
- Heat exchanger
- Reformer
- Stacks
Processes
Military
Arms and ammunition
Components
- Barrels
- Magazines
- Bolts
- Notch and bead sighter
- Ammunition
Processes
Further applications and market segments
Heat treatment processes are used in the production of many products!
Spectacles, watches, jewelry, pharmazie, corporate R&D labs, universities, material research institutes, commercial heat treaters, material vendors, etc.