We understand that selecting a heat-treating partner requires clarity, documentation, and process transparency. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about our capabilities, certifications, materials, and quality systems. For project-specific requirements, contact our team directly.
Braddock Metallurgical offers a comprehensive range of heat-treating processes, including but not limited to: Processes
We process a wide range of materials, including carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, tool steels, high-speed steels, aluminum alloys, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys. Our facilities are equipped to handle both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. If you have a specialized material, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
We have large car bottom furnaces capable of handling even the largest parts, with some furnaces accommodating loads up to 35 feet long. Our facilities include furnaces of various sizes across eight locations to meet different capacity needs. For specific dimensional requirements, please contact us with your part specifications.
Yes, we offer selective hardening through flame hardening and induction heat treating processes, allowing us to harden specific areas of a part while leaving other areas unaffected.
Yes, we offer cryogenic treatment and stabilization services. All of our facilities include cryogenic freezers capable of reaching -300°F, which can improve dimensional stability, reduce residual stresses, and enhance wear resistance in certain materials. This process is particularly beneficial for tool steels and precision components.
Absolutely. We specialize in high-speed steel and exotic alloy hardening, including titanium, Inconel, and other specialized materials. Our vacuum furnaces and controlled atmosphere equipment are well-suited for processing reactive and high-value alloys that require precise temperature control and contamination-free environments.
Yes, we provide both furnace brazing and vacuum furnace brazing services. We are specialists in honeycomb brazing and honeycomb powder fill.
Braddock Metallurgical maintains the following certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 certification at all of our facilities. Nadcap accreditation at our Boynton Beach, Riverview (Tampa), Bridgewater, and Jacksonville facilities.
Our comprehensive metallurgical labs perform various testing services including: Hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, microhardness) using Newage fully automated systems, Wilson, and Tinius Olsen testers Microhardness testing with Newage, Buehler Micromet, and Leco equipment Metallographic analysis including microstructural examination Case depth measurement and verification
Yes, we can provide Certificates of Conformance (C of C) documenting that your parts were processed according to the specified requirements. Our quality representatives and staff metallurgists oversee strict quality control and documentation standards.
We utilize Super Systems Inc. “Super Data” SCADA Software for data acquisition, which is AMS 2750E / CQI-9 compliant. Our furnaces undergo regular temperature uniformity surveys and we maintain rigorous calibration schedules. Our state-of-the-art control instrumentation and processes ensure precise, repeatable results with documented temperature control for each furnace load.
Some distortion can occur during heat treating due to thermal stresses and metallurgical transformations. However, we take every possible measure to minimize distortion, including proper fixturing, controlled heating and cooling rates, and selection of appropriate processes. Be sure to communicate your specific tolerances when issuing a purchase order. Our technical team can work with you to select the best process for your application to minimize distortion concerns.
Yes, we are fully capable of processing to aerospace material specifications (AMS standards). Our AS9100 and Nadcap certifications demonstrate our capability and commitment to meeting aerospace industry requirements. We maintain AMS 2750E compliant pyrometry systems and can process to various AMS heat treat specifications.
Turnaround times vary depending on the process, part size/quantity, and Braddock facility. Our team is committed to arranging shipping and expediting services to process your parts efficiently and return them when you need them.
Braddock Metallurgical operates eight production facilities across the Eastern U.S. and Puerto Rico:
Daytona Beach, FL – 400 Fentress Blvd, 386-267-0955
Jacksonville, FL – 14600 Duval Place West, 904-741-4777
Boynton Beach, FL – 507 Industrial Way, 561-622-2200
Tampa (Riverview), FL – 6502 S. 78th Street, 813-672-7722
Atlanta, GA – 1050 Lagrange Blvd SW, 404-355-6952
Bridgewater, NJ – 123 Chimney Rock Road, 732-356-2906
Charlotte, NC – 4110 Sam Wilson Road, 704-940-7222
Bayamon, Puerto Rico – Box 1126 Industrial Luchetti, 787-787-1919
While each facility has specific equipment and process capabilities, our network of facilities allows us to efficiently route work to the most appropriate location. We recommend contacting us to discuss your specific process requirements, and we’ll direct you to the facility best equipped to handle your needs.
Yes, we understand that sometimes you need parts back quickly. We are experts at arranging expedited services to process your parts fast and get them back to you when you need them. Our commitment to service means we’ll work with you to meet your schedule requirements. Please contact us to discuss your timeline needs.
Yes, depending on your specific location, we can arrange for trucking services for both pick-up and delivery of your parts.
Yes, we accommodate all quantities. Whether you have a few prototype pieces or production volumes, we can process your parts. We understand that not every job is a large production run, and we’re equipped to handle various lot sizes efficiently.
Minimum charges vary by process. Please contact us for a quote on your specific job. We strive to provide competitive pricing for all lot sizes while maintaining our high quality standards.
Yes, we offer several post-heat treat services including:
Sandblasting and glass bead blasting
Straightening
Black Oxide
Assembly
Special finishing operations
We can help coordinate additional services you need beyond heat treating. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
