A tool supplier has boosted its production capabilities with the installation of a new nitriding/nitrocarburizing system, expanding its heat treatment services with a large-capacity batch furnace to perform advanced nitriding, nitrocarburizing, and post-oxidation treatments.
General Manager
Volkan Steels
Source: kalypdunyasi
Volkan Steels Powders Metal San. Tic ve Ltd. Şti. (V’Steels) acquired the nitriding/nitrocarburizing system from North American furnace manufacturer Nitrex to match the company’s current production capacity and to accommodate future expansion. The Nitrex turnkey system has a 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) capacity for processing tooling loads, including aluminum extrusion dies, die-casting dies, forging dies, and plastic injection molding dies, for industries such as energy, petrochemistry, defense, and maritime.
“Our heat treatment services, which began in 2023, have been strengthened by our recent investment in a Nitrex furnace. This enhancement allows us to comprehensively meet the heat treatment needs of our long-standing business partners in the tool steel industry, enabling them to achieve higher performance,” said Belgin Mert, general manager of V’Steels.
Nitrex Sales Representative in Türkiye
BDI
Source: Nitrex
“The decision to integrate a Nitrex system was influenced by the expertise of the V’Steels team, several members of whom have prior experience with Nitrex from their previous roles. Our strong relationship and the team’s deep understanding of Nitreg® technologies made this an easy choice,” said Utku Inan of BDI Metal, Nitrex sales representative in Türkiyee. “We managed the installation and startup seamlessly, ensuring optimal performance from the start. V’Steels’ positive feedback underscores their satisfaction with both the Nitrex system and our comprehensive support.”
Project Manager
NITREX Poland
LinkedIn.com
“The integration of the Nitrex system will significantly enhance the performance and reliability of tool steels, resulting in longer-lasting and more efficient tooling for V’Steels’ customers,” said Marcin Stoklosa, technical sales manager – EMEA region at Nitrex. “By utilizing Nitreg® technologies, V’Steels is set to offer finished tooling that endures longer under operational stress, translating into increased throughput and reduced downtime for their clients. This advanced treatment not only boosts tool durability but also improves operational value, giving V’Steels’ customers a competitive edge through superior tool steel quality and consistency.”
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