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AUSTEMPERING

Austempering is a heat treatment that produces a ductile and stable bainitic structure on steel applications. The treatment is done in 2 steps – first heat into the austenite phase and then quench to a temperature level so that the austenite is transformed into bainite instead of martensite. Bainite is tougher than martensite.

 

BENEFITS

  • Lower distortion compared to a traditional quench and temper process
  • Tougher parts
  • Shock resistance

Vacuum Heat Treating System

The HVF and VVF systems from G-M Enterprises deliver superior performance for austempering applications requiring high strength and toughness.

HORIZONTAL VACUUM FURNACE SERIES

 

VERTICAL VACUUM FURNACE SERIES

 

RFQ

 

UPC upgrades 

Austempering is used across a variety of applications in the automotive, rail, and heavy engineering industries; applications include gears, shafts, crankshafts, camshafts, clutch plates, seat belt components, drive shafts, rollers, rocker arms, and many others.

Austempering benefits ferrous metals, particularly ductile irons and medium to high carbon steels including:

  • AISI 4140
  • AISI 4340
  • AISI 5160
  • AISI 6150
  • AISI 1045-1095