Introduction
Mueller Forgings Co. has heat treatment capability in our manufacturing process for all non-ferrous metals produced in its facilities. Heat treatment can provide various benefits for the four types of metals the company forges. Customers can request heat treatment information or call our engineers to learn more about the benefits.
Value of Heat Treatment
Brass/Bronze:
- Reduction of stresses
- Dezincification benefits
- Increase in wear resistance
- Increased hardness
Aluminum:
- Hardness
- Improved grain refinement (This is an ASTM requirement on most aluminum alloys)
Copper:
- Annealing – which makes it easier to crimp or form over a connection to a tube