Cost Of Heat Treatment

[Tilly819]

Hi all

I wasn't quite sure were to put this thread but i figure hear was fair since its a post weld/fab process

I am looking at making some automotive uprights from S515 steel (basically T45 in sheet form) with some EN14 bosses all TIG welded etc. The finished part would be very strong and light however if i have them heat treated they could be stronger or i could make them from thinner section at the same strength thus making them lighter.

my problem is i have no experience with heat treatment and thus have no idea how much it costs etc. basically i will have 2 uprights total weight about 3-4 KG which would fit in an area just bigger than a large shoe box.

does anyone have any idea if that would be expensive to treat or a ballpark figure. in fact any information at all about heat treatment of such things would be a good starting point for me

cheers tilly

 

[Engineer1964]

Hi Tilly

I guess the best bet would be to contatct on of the heat treatment places, I guess they should tell you whats required for your project.

I think they charge by the weight, 3-4kg wouldn't be a big job for them, But i dare say they may fit you in between jobs, take a peek at this site and give them a bell, let us know how you got on

http://www.heattreat2000.co.uk/ and this page http://www.heattreat2000.co.uk/ferrous.html

And this company is local to you in nottingham https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/plac...201919db15,Nottingham&cid=8433539037743405184

 

[Tilly819]

Thanks for the info
Idid give a couple of companys a call and have come to the conclusion its not worth the extra cost and also the risk of distorsion is too high.

I also spoke with some metal companys as well and got the specs for S515 which is the pre heattreated S514 and it will be strong enough in its untreated form espeshaly since it work hardens

cheers
tilly