Abbott Furnace Company custom designs and manufactures Heat Treat Furnaces (Temper/Draw Furnaces). The process of heat treating metals involves mostly heating and subsequently rapid quenching and annealing. Abbott Furnace custom designed furnaces provide improved control over time and temperature relations for the processing of ferrous and nonferrous alloys. They are commonly used for the tempering of austenitized and quench hardened steel or iron at temperatures generally below 1300°F and hardened steel around 300°F.
Abbott Furnace Company Heat Treat Furnaces provide a reliable platform for achieving various mechanical properties during tempering, as well as reducing the residual stresses during the stress-relieving process.
FEATURES OF HEAT TREAT FURNACES
SPECIAL MUFFLE DESIGN
- Abbott Furnace Company uses a unique muffle design which improves the efficiency of both gas-fired and electric versions of our annealing furnaces.
GAS OR ELECTRIC HEATING
- We offer both types of furnace heating, depending on your needs.
MONITORING & CONTROL
- Abbott Furnace Company offers computerized monitoring and control systems that may supervise several different functions including heat treat furnace temperature, atmosphere flow, dew point, oxygen content, carbon control, belt speed, etc.
- Abbott utilizes a variety of systems to perform these functions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What heat treating processes can a continuous furnace perform?
Depending on its design, a continuous furnace can perform annealing, hardening, tempering, stress relieving, brazing, sintering, curing, and other controlled thermal processes.
When is a continuous furnace a good choice for heat treating?
Continuous furnaces are often a strong fit for medium- to high-volume parts that require repeatable heating, atmosphere, cooling, and production flow.
How is a heat treating furnace designed for consistent results?
Engineers evaluate furnace zoning, temperature control, belt loading, atmosphere delivery, residence time, circulation, cooling, instrumentation, and material handling as a complete process.
Can Abbott help with heat treatment quality system readiness?
Abbott can support equipment and process needs related to instrumentation, calibration, data collection, maintenance, controls, and furnace performance. The manufacturer remains responsible for confirming compliance with its applicable specification and audit requirements.