Aluminium solutionizing is a heat treatment process used to improve the properties of aluminium alloys. The process involves heating the alloy to a specific temperature to dissolve precipitates in aluminium alloys to create a homogenous solid solution followed by rapid cooling. The dissolved elements in solution, improving the strength and hardness of the material. It also enhances the material's ability to respond to further heat treatment, such as aging or precipitation hardening.
Industries Served:

Aluminium Industry

Aerospace Industry
Material Grades That Can Undergo The
Aluminium Solutionising
Material
2000 Series, 6000 Series, 7000 Series, 8000 Series
Material Grade
2024, 2011, 6061, 6082, 7075, 7050, 8006, 8090
Aluminium Solutionising Furnaces

Drop Bottom Furnace
A Drop Bottom Furnace (DBF) is an industrial furnace used for various heat treatment processes. HIGHTEMP’s DBF consists of the furnace chamber, drop bottom and a quenching tank. The key feature is that the furnace is placed above so that the quenching tank can be positioned directly below the furnace.

Aluminium Solutionising Furnace
HIGHTEMP's Aluminium Solutionising Furnace, is designed for solution heat treatment of aluminum alloys to achieve enhanced mechanical properties. This furnace is ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications where components require superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. The process involves heating aluminum parts to precise solutionizing temperatures, typically ranging between 450°C to 550°C, followed by rapid quenching (5 - 15secs) to lock the desired properties. Key features include advanced temperature uniformity (Class 1, Class2 etc.), efficient heat transfer, and a rapid drop-bottom quenching mechanism to prevent distortion and ensure consistent material performance. This furnace is perfect for treating components like aircraft parts, automotive wheels, and structural aluminum components, making it a critical solution for industries demanding high-quality and reliable aluminum heat treatment.

Drop Quench Furnace
HIGHTEMP's Drop Quench Furnace is a high-performance heat treatment solution designed for processes requiring rapid quenching immediately after heating. This furnace is widely used in industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and superior material properties are critical. The furnace features a drop-bottom design, enabling components to be quickly transferred from the heating chamber to the quenching tank to lock in desired metallurgical properties. It is particularly effective for heat treatment of materials such as aluminum alloys and steel components, ensuring improved mechanical strength, hardness, and durability. With precise temperature control and rapid cooling capabilities, the Drop Quench Furnace is ideal for solutionizing, aging, and other advanced heat treatment processes.

Rapid Quench Furnace
HIGHTEMP's Rapid Quench Furnace, is engineered for processes that require precise and immediate quenching after heat treatment. Designed for industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense, this furnace ensures rapid cooling to lock in desired metallurgical properties such as hardness, strength, and corrosion resistance. Our furnace is ideal for treating high-performance materials like aluminum alloys, titanium, and specialty steels. Its advanced drop-bottom design enables swift transfer from the heating chamber to the quenching tank, preventing thermal gradients and ensuring superior material quality. With precise temperature control and high-speed quenching, the Rapid Quench Furnace is critical for solutionizing, aging, and other advanced heat treatment processes where time-sensitive cooling is essential.