Hardening in Tool and Machine Manufacturing
In the tool and machinery manufacturing industry, hardening is a critical step in improving the service life and performance of tools, molds, and other components. At HTR, we understand the importance of this process and offer specialized hardening solutions that meet our customers’ needs.
Environmental Technology
HTR hardens wear-resistant components for plastic recycling machines used around the world.
Stamping and Forming Technology
HTR uses the proven vacuum hardening process to enhance tool components that are essential for punching and bending.
mechanical engineering
As a reliable partner, HTR supplies wear-resistant components with high fatigue resistance to market leaders in the mechanical engineering sector.
Mold Making
HTR imparts precisely defined properties to metal molds during hardening, making them particularly robust and wear-resistant for use in mold and tool manufacturing.
Our CORE COMPETENCIES
As one of the leading hardening companies,we are your reliable partner for industrial heat treatment. For over 25 years we have been hardening steel and other metals using state-of-the-art processes – dimension-stable, wear-resistant, and reproducible. Whether individual parts or series production: we combine expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and process controlto achieve the highest hardness quality and warp resistance .
48-hour service
Thanks to our unique organizational structure and customer-focused flexibility, we have been delivering top-quality hardened parts in record time for over 25 years.
Quality assurance
With a state-of-the-art control system, we keep an eye on all important parameters at all times and ensure that only flawless products are delivered.
Pick-up and delivery service
As part of our worry-free service package, our company-owned transport fleet enables daily pickups and deliveries in the central region of Upper Austria.
Knowledge transfer
In customized seminars, you will learn which combination of materials and hardening processes can reduce the costs of your project while achieving optimal component properties.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Silvio Stranek
Sales, Technical Consulting / Quotes (Upper Austria, Tyrol, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, Bavaria, South Tyrol)
Email. s.stranek@htr.at
Phone: +43 (0) 664 / 88 92 78 10
Thomas Stadlober
Sales, Technical Consulting / Quotes (Styria, Vienna, Lower Austria, Carinthia, Slovenia)
Email. t.stadlober@htr.at
Phone: +43 (0) 664 / 88 64 15 06
Our Processes
Our hardening techniques include various processes such as vacuum hardening, nitriding, and induction hardening, each of which is optimized for specific applications and materials. These processes allow us to increase surface hardness to achieve improved wear resistance and resistance to abrasive stress, while preserving the material’s core properties.
Our experienced professionals work closely with our customers to understand their needs and provide customized hardening solutions. We use state-of-the-art equipment and have a comprehensive quality assurance program in place to ensure that the results meet our strict standards.
Through their partnership with HTR, companies in the tool and machine tool manufacturing industries can be confident that their components will have the necessary hardness and durability to withstand demanding operating conditions while also increasing the productivity and efficiency of their equipment.
Hardening
Hardening is a process used to increase the hardness and strength of metals, such as steel. Most materials consist of various crystal lattice structures, each with different properties. Hardening is a process in which these structures are altered to achieve the desired properties.
Nitriding
Nitriding is a thermochemical process in which nitrogen diffuses into the surface of a metal workpiece to improve its mechanical and physical properties. The process is typically carried out at elevated temperatures in a nitrogen-rich atmosphere.
Deep freezing
During deep-freezing, the steel is cooled to a temperature of -70°C to -150°C after hardening, which causes the retained austenite to be transformed into martensite.