Quench Press Specialists has been a leading manufacturer of automated heat
treat systems since the early 1980's. These systems, comprised of rotary hearth furnaces,
atmosphere systems, quench oil conditioning systems, conveyors, robots and electrical
control systems, are designed to heat treat bearings, gears, synchronizer hubs and
sleeves, saw blades and other round, flat symmetrical parts. A wide variety of part
geometries can be processed on one set of tooling and robot grippers. Extensive electrical
control systems provide ease of set-up and monitoring of the heat treat process. Automated
systems are available to heat treat parts from 1.75" to 60" O.D. and up to 1000
lbs. Recent standardized systems include a "Mid-Range" system capable of
hardening parts from 6" to 18.5" O.D. and up to 220 lbs. Also offered are
modular automated heat treat systems for parts from 2" to 10.5" O.D. up to 15
lbs. Typical post heat treat part tolerances of less than 0.001" out of flat and
0.002" TIR are possible. This provides "plug and play" capability for their
customers with typical installation and run-off times for this system requiring only 1-3
days. It also provides convenient system mobility in the case of plant reorganization or
relocation.
Press quenching provides manufacturers with several major cost
savings. Often small increases in machining and heat treat times can eliminate up to 80%
of the grinding time required for many free quenched parts. This results in significant
savings in grinding machinery, personnel and consumables. Significant cost savings can
also be realized through the elimination of grind stock on the parts themselves.
Additionally, the automation of the reheat, part transfer, and press quenching operation
provides precise control of these variables which can substantially reduce scrapped parts
as well as utility usage. Minimal furnace door open times and areas decrease atmosphere
gas usage and heating of plant ambient air-conditioned environments adjacent to the
machining and grinding equipment. Savings from the use of automated systems incorporating
quench presses can provide an attractive payback time.
For more information contact:
Jon Irons
Quench Press Specialists, Inc.
4159 S Church Street Extension
Roebuck, SC 29376
864-576-3502
Fax 864-576-3513