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Author Archives: Metlab Heat Treating
Black Oxide – Process and Applications
Metlab offers black oxide coating service. This service is in addition to its current array of heat treating services. Black oxide, which can be applied to a broad range of products, is classified as a conversion coating. It can be … Continue reading
Metlab Receives Two Contracts to Heat Treat Tank Components
Metlab has received two contracts from defense contractors to heat treat tank components. The contract is part of an ongoing multi-year program supported in part by US funding. Metlab was selected for this program due to its unique heat treating … Continue reading
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New Vacuum Furnace Added For Large Part Projects
As Metlab continues to grow the company is adding more capacity and fleet services to accommodate customers. Recently the company added a 26 foot Box Truck that can haul up to 26,000 GVW. This is in addition to several other … Continue reading
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Penn Electric Racing: Heat Treating the Drive Train Spindle
This past spring, Metlab assisted Penn Electric Racing by heat treating one of their critical drive train components. Penn Electric Racing is part of a colligate international competition; similar to an Indy stock car race where the teams must design … Continue reading
Heat Treating Small Parts
Metlab Heat Treating is able to process a wide variety of parts in small sizes. The company is well known for large part heat treating; however the company maintains a long history of small parts applications. Watch the Small Parts … Continue reading
Outsourcing Your Heat Treating Processes
One of Metlab’s customers in the South shut down their heat treat equipment for major repairs. The furnaces are expected be down for about four weeks. Their product is gears and pinions, ranging from ¼ pound to about 50 pounds … Continue reading
New Truck Fleet and Expanded Service Areas
Metlab, a leader in the supply of heat-treating and surface treatment services, based in Philadelphia, announces the acquisition of a fleet of new vehicles and expanded pick-up and delivery service. Metlab currently operates: • 26’ box truck, which is 25,000 … Continue reading
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Metlab Expands Into Maryland & Delaware With Large And Small Part Heat Treating Services
When customers think of Metlab, they think of large parts heat treating. But Metlab has a long history of heat treating small parts as well. With the acquisition of the John V. Potero Company in 2001, moving it from Philadelphia … Continue reading
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Metlab Heat Treats Automobile Parts For Antiques Racing Car
Metlab, a Philadelphia based heat treatment company, recently heat treated custom fabricated leaf springs of an antique Alfa Romeo Sports Car, which were fabricated for a Pennsylvania based automobile restorer. The leaf springs, made from HR-5160 steel, were patterned after … Continue reading
Metlab Donates Ammonia Gas Meter To Fire Department
Metlab was pleased to host the Wyndmoor, PA Fire Department at it’s factory today and present them with a meter for measuring ammonia gas in the atmosphere, as well as a cash donation. Metlab uses ammonia in one of our … Continue reading
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