As a world-class plant renowned for its expertise in gas nitriding, Nitrex Querétaro operations attract work from all areas of Mexico and the southern United States. Amidst the acclaim for our NITREG® nitriding technology, another gem awaits its well-deserved spotlight. Vacuum heat treatment, with its transformative capabilities, stands ready to take center stage. While nitriding has long been celebrated for its ability to enhance material properties, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the capabilities of vacuum heat treatment, available right here at Nitrex Querétaro, Mexico.
As Carlos Llerena, Plant Manager at Nitrex Queretaro, passionately shares, “Our dedication to heat treatment excellence goes beyond nitriding. Through our newly added vacuum furnace, we now offer a wide array of processes to cater to the evolving needs of various industries. We don’t merely treat materials; we elevate products, ensuring they emerge stronger, with enhanced performance, and ready to meet the challenges of today’s world.”
SINGLE CHAMBER VACUUM FURNACE
PROCESSES
Stress relieving, hardening and tempering, normalizing, ageing – these are a few of the transformative processes achievable through our vacuum furnace. By subjecting parts to precisely controlled environments devoid of air and contaminants, we ensure uniform heating and cooling, resulting in superior metallurgical properties.
But the capabilities of our vacuum furnaces don’t stop there. Our expertise also extends to Low-Pressure Carburizing (LPC) and Low-Pressure Carbonitriding (LPC-N), elevating the potential for enhancing surface hardness, wear resistance, and overall material performance.
CAPABILITY
7 Bar Vacuum Furnace
Working zone: 609 mm L x 457 mm W x 914 mm H (24” x 18” x 36”)
Maximum gross weight limit: 362 kg at 1015°C (800 lbs at 1832°F)
Maximum processing temperature: 1015°C (1832°F)
TAILORED SERVICES
Whether it’s achieving superior mechanical properties, enhancing corrosion resistance, or optimizing surface finishes, Nitrex Queretaro’s vacuum heat treatment services offer a gateway to unlocking the full potential of your products. While specific applications and materials may dictate the feasibility of certain processes, our team of metallurgy and process experts stands ready to collaborate with clients to optimize heat treatment solutions tailored to their unique requirements.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Querétaro facility holds certifications such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS9100D, NADCAP and is CQI-9 Compliant.
▶ For all your vacuum heat treating needs, we invite you to explore our Queretaro, Mexico location. For more information or to request a quote, visit Queretaro Heat Treating Services.
Related Topics
Vacuum hardening enhances strength, hardness, and wear resistance by shielding components from atmospheric effects.
Vacuum tempering reduces stress, brittleness, and enhances material toughness, ensuring precise control over hardness levels.
Stress relieving minimizes residual stresses from post-machining or heat treatment operations, preventing part distortion.
Normalizing optimizes steel grain structure for improved homogeneity, tailored to specific steel types and desired outcomes.
Age or precipitation hardening enhances material properties without altering alloy chemistry, increasing hardness and performance.
Low-pressure vacuum carburizing enhances parts with precise carbon exposure, yielding uniform, durable results and reducing distortion.
