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Commercial vacuum heat-treating and brazing services, including post-processing for metal AM parts, with 90+ furnaces across 7 U.S. locations.
- CEO / Founder
- William R. Jones
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Established
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vacuum heat treating; Vacuum brazing; Vacuum carburizing; Vacuum nitriding; Annealing; Age hardening; Stress relieving; Diffusion bonding; Cryogenic processing; Hot isostatic pressing (via partnership)
Technological Advantage
Scale and repeatability across multiple sites; established since 1983; participation in NASA RAMPT project validates capability in AM propulsion component thermal processing. Process knowledge is an operational advantage, not protected by patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Precision vacuum heat-treating and brazing that relieves residual stress, improves mechanical properties, and ensures AM/aerospace parts meet stringent standards, backed by 90+ furnaces and 7 locations for scalability.
How They Differentiate
Larger vacuum furnace capacity (90+ furnaces) and broader geographic coverage (7 locations) than most commercial heat treaters; specialized vacuum post-processing expertise for metal AM and aerospace applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial manufacturers; metal AM part producers requiring vacuum thermal processing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Medical; Power Generation; Automotive; Oil & Gas; Firearms; Commercial
Competitors
Bodycote; Paulo; HI TecMetal Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
90+ furnaces across 7 U.S. locations
Major Milestones
Founded in 1983; Expanded to 7 U.S. locations; Acquired Certified Metal Craft Inc.; Partnered with Kittyhawk for HIP services; Participated in NASA RAMPT project
Notable Customers
Boeing
Official records
Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.
- [C] AS9100 · claimed
- [C] ISO_9001 · claimed
- [C] ITAR · claimed
- [C] NADCAP · claimed