MTC Powder Solutions (MTC PS), part of the Metal Technology Co. Ltd (MTC) group, are pleased to announce further investments into the new state-of-the-art Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM HIP) factory currently being built in Sweden. The investment consists of a brand new and modern heat treatment furnace including a rapid quench system.

The heat treatment furnace will be placed alongside the HIP units establishing the factory as the first of its kind. This unique streamline Near-Net-Shape (NNS) HIP production capability from design to finished product all under one roof enables efficiency and traceability to be accentuated.

“Imagine to be able to just lift out the components from the HIP unit and place them straight into the heat treatment furnace, the leadtimes will be significantly reduced making NNS HIP one of the quickest production methods for critical steel components!” Commented Daniel Lindgren, Production Manager MTC PS.

With an automated control system and a modern quenching system the investment will also have a positive effect on the material properties for sensitive alloys making it possible to meet even more challenging material demands.

The installation of the heat treatment furnace is already ongoing and is forecasted to be operational during the opening of the new SHIN factory.