Our in-house forging is accomplished through the use of 7 vertical forging presses. We have the ability to forge alloy steel bolting from ¼” diameter, through 5 ¾” diameter. Precision control of forging billet heating is assured through our manufacturing processes, virtually eliminating the potential for heat damage of the forgings. We can hot upset forge bolt heads and hex nuts in almost any high strength, low alloy steel or heat resistant super alloy. Bolt / Screw Head and Nut configurations include: Hex, 12 Point Flange, Hex Flange, Hex Socket and specials. Forging processes are planned and implemented by our Manufacturing Engineering staff.

FORGING

We employ state-of-the-art heat treating equipment to insure the most precise, homogeneous metallurgical structure possible. Our gas fired, batch-type furnaces feature radiant tube heating and closely controlled zones, eliminating the potential for “hot spots” and flame impingement. Our high-temperature furnaces are equipped with internal, integrated quench tanks, providing the most rapid oil/polymer quenching possible. Heat treated product uniformity is controlled through close management of part placement and furnace loading. All heat treatment loads are computer controlled and monitored to assure recording of the complete history of every furnace load.

HEAT TREATMENT

Our in-house A2LA Accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) allows us to perform a number of metallurgical evaluations and mechanical tests in-house.  Metallographic analysis (macro/micro structure, grain size, cleanliness), spectrographic analysis, tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, Rockwell hardness, Brinell hardness and micro hardness (Vickers and Knoop) are all included within our scope.

TESTING LABORATORY

Within our shop we operate approximately 35 CNC lathes, several CNC mills, manual lathes, centerless grinders and other miscellaneous finishing machines. We perform turning, threading, milling, broaching, drilling, grinding and other finish machining operations.

MACHINING

Our in-house thread rolling capabilities allow us to form precision screw threads from ¼” diameter, through 6” diameter.

THREAD ROLLING

Critical dimensions are verified through the use of calibrated, certified thread gages, micrometers, vision systems and other special inspection devices.

INSPECTION

Our in-house NDE includes visual examination, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection and PMI XRF Analysis.

NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION

Low stress dot peen stampers are used to mark parts with heat lot traceability, as well as any other customer, or industry required marking. This additional marking could include: part number, PO number, ASTM designation, serial number, actual piece hardness, or API License Number (as applicable).

PART MARKING/TRACEABILITY