Heat treat lines: Ammunition Components, Firearm Parts, Cutlery & Tools
Abbott Furnace Company’s continuous belt process lines and furnaces are ideal for heat treating high volumes of ammunition and firearm parts as well as cutlery and tools. From load to unload, Abbott can provide the complete process line. Precise atmosphere and temperature control consistently deliver high quality uniform parts.
key Capabilities:
- Multi-stage continuous process line.
- Reducing or Oxidizing atmospheres.
- Oil, atmosphere or air quench.
- Multi-zone heating with electric or gas.
- Temperatures up to 2900°F.
- Sophisticated, electronic monitoring & control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ammunition components can be processed in a continuous furnace?
Continuous furnaces may be used for thermal processing of suitable metallic ammunition components, including operations such as annealing, stress relief, and heat treatment. The exact process depends on the component material and performance requirements.
Why use a continuous furnace for ammunition component manufacturing?
Continuous processing can provide controlled heating and cooling, consistent residence time, repeatable part flow, and production capacity for high-volume component manufacturing.
Can Abbott design ammunition-processing equipment for a specific production rate?
Yes. Abbott evaluates part geometry, material, loading pattern, throughput, time at temperature, atmosphere, cooling, and facility requirements to engineer the system.