PROCESSING
Heat Treatment
Controlled thermal processing for tooling and precision components — integrated with machining for better results and a single point of responsibility.
2350°F Max
In-House Capability
Air Quench
In-House Process
Vacuum · Oil · Nitride
Coordinated Processes
Proto → Production
Volume Range
WHAT WE DO
Engineering-Driven Processing Partner
Carbide Products provides in-house air quench heat treatment for tooling and prototype components, and coordinates specialized thermal processing with a trusted network of qualified partners. Either way, you work with one team managing the complete manufacturing lifecycle — machining, heat treat, grinding, and finishing — without the handoff complexity of managing multiple vendors.
Engineering Partnership
Heat treatment isn't an afterthought in our workflow — it's planned from the start. We collaborate with customers to determine optimal process sequencing, dimensional allowances, and post-treatment finishing requirements. Our experience managing the full manufacturing lifecycle reduces distortion risk and ensures the final component performs as specified.
Talk to an EngineerCapabilities Include
- ✓In-house air quench heat treatment
- ✓Prototype and low-volume processing
- ✓Controlled thermal cycles for dimensional stability
- ✓Pre- and post-heat treat machining coordination
- ✓Vacuum heat treatment (coordinated)
- ✓Oil quench and case hardening (coordinated)
- ✓Stress relieving and nitriding (coordinated)
Technical Reference
Applications, Materials & Equipment
What We Make
Common Applications
- Tooling and wear components
- Industrial machinery parts
- Automation components
- Fastener tooling
- Custom OEM parts
- Prototype development components
What We Run
Treatable Materials
- Tool steels (A2, D2, M2, H13)
- Alloy steels
- Stainless steels
- Specialty alloys on request
- Material recommendations available
- Process planning support included
How We Do It
Equipment
- Knights Dragon Fire Furnace
- Lucifer Dual Chamber furnace
- Coordinated qualified external partners
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide in-house heat treatment?
Yes. We provide in-house air quench heat treatment primarily for tooling, prototypes, and low-volume applications — up to 2350°F.
Can you support specialized heat treatment processes?
Yes. For processes beyond our internal capabilities — vacuum hardening, oil quench, nitriding, case hardening — we coordinate with qualified external providers while maintaining quality oversight and schedule control.
Can parts be machined after heat treatment?
Yes. Our integrated machining, grinding, and EDM capabilities allow us to perform finishing operations after heat treatment — which is often required to hold final tolerances and surface finish specifications.
Do you assist with material and hardness recommendations?
Yes. Our team can assist with material selection and process planning to achieve desired hardness and performance characteristics for your application.
Engineering Resource
The CPI Guide to Heat Treatment for Precision Tooling
Furnace atmosphere, quench rate, double temper cycles, and why in-house heat treat is the pivot point in CPI's machine-soft-to-final-dimension workflow.
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Start a Conversation with Our Engineering Team
Whether you have a fully defined print or a concept that needs manufacturability input — our team is ready to review your application and recommend the best path forward.
Carbide Products provides precision heat treat services for OEM manufacturers requiring controlled material properties, dimensional stability, and reliable manufacturing coordination. Our integrated capabilities support tooling and precision components across multiple industries with consistent quality and dependable delivery.