Fabricated and welded components undergo significant thermal and mechanical stress during production. Without proper heat treatment or stress relieving, distortions, cracks, and premature failure may occur. SMT operates two full-size furnaces, capable of handling workpieces up to 5000×4000×4000 mm, ensuring dimensional stability before machining.
Welding introduces high thermal gradients and contraction forces. Over time, these internal stresses can lead to warping, misalignment, and failure when the component is put under load. Stress relieving eliminates these risks early.
Stress-relieved components have better machining stability, improved fatigue life, superior dimensional accuracy, and smoother performance. SMT’s furnaces ensure controlled heating rates, uniform temperature distribution, and regulated cooling cycles.
Heat-treated components move directly to CNC machining stages, where accuracy and stability are critical. The combination of furnace capability and large-capacity machining makes SMT a preferred partner for heavy industry clients.
