Author Archives: Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab Hires Vice President of Operations

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab Heat Treat has a long history of success, providing heat treating services to a wide range of industries. To ensure continued success and to elevate Metlab’s quality and efficiencies, the company recently hired Chris DiMascio as the Vice President … Continue reading →

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Metlab – COVID-19 Response

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Metlab Heat Treating

We are continuing to monitor the development of the situation around COVID-19. Our goal is to remain to be the high quality and responsive supplier to our valued customer base. Metlab is following the rules and guidelines established by authorities … Continue reading →

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How Energy Innovation Reaches Every Corner Of Metlab Heat Treating

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Metlab Heat Treating

Ninety-two years: that’s how long Metlab — the heat treatment company based in metropolitan Philadelphia — has been in business. Metlab began operations in 1928 as a manufacturer of struts for WWII-era aircraft. Today they specialize in heat treatment of … Continue reading →

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Heat Treating Coffee Grinder Equipment Solves Wear Problems

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab provides many heat-treating services for a wide variety of parts and industries. A reoccurring project for coffee grinding equipment features nitrocarburizing of the piping and elbows that comprise the transportation system for the coffee beans. In this system, the … Continue reading →

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Engineering Students Tour Metlab’s Facility

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab has a long history of supporting academia to encourage and educate young engineering students. This past October, students from the Industrial and Systems Engineering program at Temple University accompanied by their professor, Dr. Julie Drzymalski, toured the Metlab heat … Continue reading →

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Heat Treating NASA Telescope Parts

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab heat treats and processes many parts and components for the United States military, government projects, and NASA. Recently, several telescope and mirror parts made of pure aluminum, copper, and titanium were treated for the new High-Resolution Mid-Infrared Spectrometer (HIRMES), … Continue reading →

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Industrial Heating Magazine Feature: Metlab Specializing in the Heat Treatment of Large Parts

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Metlab Heat Treating

Recently Industrial Heating Magazine featured Metlab as part of a company profile as a member of the Metal Treating Institute: Metlab isn’t your typical commercial heat treater. Founded in 1928 as a manufacturer of aluminum spars for biplanes, the company is … Continue reading →

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Heat Treating Off-Road Racing Gears For University Projects

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab is active in providing heat treat services and consultation to colleges and universities that feature automotive engineering. The Rowan University Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) group reached out to Metlab for consultation on their latest project, a Baja endurance … Continue reading →

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Furnace Upgrades, Water Recirculating Cooling System Installation With Small Business Advantage Grant

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Metlab Heat Treating

As part of its continuing maintenance improvement program, Metlab recently completed a rebuild and upgrade of its two large heat-treating furnaces. These furnaces designated P-1 and P-2 are believed to be the largest atmosphere-controlled pit furnaces in North America. With … Continue reading →

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Airplane Bulkhead Component Heat Treating

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Metlab Heat Treating

Metlab comes across many unique and interesting heat treating projects each year. Some have a history lesson to accompany the project. Recently, a newly fabricated structural bulkhead for a Ryan ST-A historic aircraft (circa.1934), was treated in the Metlab facility. … Continue reading →

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