Jones Metal Products Company Adds Equipment, Capability
April 10, 2012
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Jones Metal Products Company (JMP) of West Lafayette, Ohio, added
equipment to provide additional capability for aluminum heat treating. The
company purchased a second Recco drop-bottom furnace and a 2,800-gallon tank
for hot-water quenching. This equipment joins the original Recco drop-bottom
furnace and glycol quench tank already in operation. The dimensions of the new
furnace are 41 inches x 42 inches x 66 inches. It has a load capacity of 900
pounds and can be heated to 1000°F. According to JMP, parts made from aluminum alloys
such as 2014, 2025, 6061, 7049, 7050, 7075, 7149 and 7249 benefit from hot-water
quenching after heat treatment in the furnace. These parts tend to be thick
(often over 1 inch) and include plates, forgings, extrusions and castings.