Tamworth Heat Treatment (THT)
Why consider this supplier?
Tamworth Heat Treatment (THT) is a specialist sub-contract provider of thermal processing and surface engineering services. Established in the 1980s, the company serves high-precision industries including Formula 1, aerospace, and additive manufacturing from its centralized facility in the United Kingdom.
Capabilities
Components offered
Service provider for precision automotive and motorsport components such as crankshafts, camshafts, gearbox gears, drive shafts, valves, fasteners, and suspension members made from high-performance alloys like Inconel and Titanium.
Products & services
Comprehensive heat treatment services including vacuum hardening and tempering, plasma (ion) nitriding, nitrocarburising, salt bath treatment, induction softening, and specialized processing for titanium and additive manufactured (3D printed) components. They also offer the proprietary PlasOx process for enhanced corrosion and wear resistance.
Key technologies
R&D focus
Development of optimal thermal process routes for advanced materials (Inconel, Titanium) and post-processing techniques for metal additive manufactured parts to eliminate internal stresses and enhance mechanical properties.
Certifications
Volume fit
Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar