Chico Rodriguez, President and Matt Gluth

Austempering offers better mechanical properties that include higher ductility, toughness, reduced distortion, shortened overall cycle time, resistance to shock and fatigue stresses in ferrous alloys. Provided that the alloy has sufficient harden ability, Austempering can even be an ideal substitute for traditional quench and temper operations. In many cases re-striking or sorting may be eliminated as a result of the Austempering Process due to the low distortion and clean surface. Over the last decade, Austempering has become the preferred heat treatment when toughness, ductility, low distortion and scale-free are the main requirements of the end product. With the market increasingly moving towards adopting this niche heat treatment, there is a growing need for specialists who can offer this service with outstanding quality and a competitive price point. This is precisely where HTI the ‘Heat Treat Specialists’ come into the picture.

Founded in 1976, HTI is one of the largest commercial Austempering companies in the US. With four continuous wire mesh belt Austempering furnaces and a strong focus on providing quality, efficiency and service, the company has gained an excellent reputation in the market and is currently the go-to heat treating partner for clients across the country. HTI focuses on aquick turnaround - which is pivotal for customers, especially in the current pandemic situation.