Weldaloy, Warren, Mich., has added a new low-temperature aluminum aging oven to its facility in order to increase aluminum heat-treating capacity. Ovens designed specifically for aluminum can reduce cycle times and increase productivity by optimizing temperature uniformity through adequate airflow. This translates to a better product that can be made in a repeatable recipe.
“We’re receiving more and more requests for large aluminum work, so we needed to add this low-temperature aluminum aging oven to be able to increase our capacity and meet production needs,” says Kurt Ruppenthal, Weldaloy’s vice president & general manager. “This addition will allow us to produce more parts in the same amount of time for our customers while maintaining quality.”
Many of the new opportunities for aluminum work have come from the oil and gas industry and the aerospace industry, as well as from the private space sector. Weldaloy recently achieved the AS9100C certification for its Quality Management System, which has opened the door for work with more aerospace companies that require certification of their suppliers.
“We look forward to continuing to grow our aluminum capabilities to meet the increase in demand,” said Mr. Ruppenthal.
