Baking / Heat Treatment

Hydrogen exposure can cause steel and other metals to become brittle and fracture over time, and machining can build up stress within the metal. Baking allows hydrogen to leave the part and relieves machining stress, improving strength, longevity, and safety. Baking can be done before or after plating, depending on specification requirements. CMP has four ovens, all calibrated to meet required approvals, reaching up to 1000°F (537.8°C) and meeting AMS 2750 and customer approval requirements.