Aluminum Heat Treating
Cincinnati’s Experts in Solution-Treatment, Aging, Stress Relief, Annealing & Other Heat Treatments on Aluminum Alloys.
Derrick’s expanded facility includes a 10,000 sq. foot building dedicated to performing aluminum heat treating. Our custom designed heat treating ovens perform high quality aluminum heat treating processes capable of producing repeatable results and predictable properties
SOLUTION TREATMENT
We provide solution heat treating for aluminum alloys like 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series, preparing parts for aging to achieve peak strength and performance.
- Performed at 930-1,050°F with soak times from minutes to hours based on part thickness.
- Quenching in cold, hot, or boiling water with quench delays as fast as 10 seconds.
- We support a wide variety of industrial and commercial components through controlled ramp rates, quench delay tracking, and successive aging options including T4, T5, and T6 conditions.
AGING
Our artificial aging treatments bring aluminum alloys to final strength and hardness, following solution treatment.
- Performed at 250-375°F, with soak times from 4-24+ hours.
- We achieve common tempers such as T5, T6, and T7 with precision ramping and soak control.
- Ideal for castings, forgings, and precision machined parts.
We can certify processes and offer full traceability with documentation when necessary.
ANNEALING
Aluminum annealing softens work-hardened alloys, restoring ductility and improving formability for the fabrication process.
- Full annealing performed at 650-775°F, with slow furnace cooling.
- Typically used as an intermediate fabrication step.
- Supports 1xxx to 7xxx series.
After annealing for fabrication, it is typical to solution treat and age to restore physical properties of the selected alloy.
A TRUSTED PARTNER YOU CAN DEPEND ON
Derrick Company is a recognized and trusted name in the heat treating industry. We are proud to offer Solution Treatment, Aging, Stress Relief, Annealing, and other treatments for Aluminum Alloys.
| Horizontal Solution Oven | Age Oven |
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72″ w X 48″ d x 48″ h 2,000 lb capacity |
72″ w x 108″ d x 108″ h 8,000 lb capacity |
