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Heating forged nickel and cobalt alloy parts above the upper critical temperature, then air-cooling to break up irregular grain structures and produce a refined, uniform microstructure with consistent mechanical properties.
MTS Forge delivers precision heat treatment for wrought nickel and cobalt alloy parts, optimizing microstructure and mechanical properties to meet the exacting demands of aerospace, defense, and power generation applications. With metallurgical expertise built over nearly four decades at our Coatesville, PA facility, we ensure every component achieves uniform grain structure, superior tensile strength, and full AMS 2774 compliance.
Comprehensive in-house heat treatment solutions engineered for wrought nickel and cobalt alloy forged components across critical industries.
Heating forged nickel and cobalt alloy parts above the upper critical temperature, then air-cooling to break up irregular grain structures and produce a refined, uniform microstructure with consistent mechanical properties.
Controlled thermal cycling to relieve internal residual stresses induced during forging of nickel and cobalt alloys, improving dimensional stability and reducing the risk of distortion during downstream machining or service.
High-temperature solutioning of wrought nickel and cobalt alloys to dissolve secondary phases into the matrix, followed by rapid quenching to restore optimal corrosion resistance and ductility for demanding applications.
All heat treatment is performed on-site at our Coatesville, PA facility, eliminating outside vendor delays, maintaining full chain-of-custody traceability, and ensuring faster turnaround for aerospace, defense, and power generation customers.
Heat treatment cycles for wrought nickel and cobalt alloy parts are performed in strict conformance with AMS 2774 requirements, including furnace qualification, temperature uniformity surveys, and calibrated instrumentation.
Every heat treatment cycle is documented under our comprehensive Quality Assurance Program — including Mil I 45208 and Mil Q9858 — ensuring complete material and process traceability from raw input to finished component.
Wrought nickel and cobalt alloys demand exact thermal processing to unlock their full performance potential — and Pennsylvania's demanding aerospace and defense supply chain leaves no margin for error. MTS Forge's in-house heat treatment capabilities, backed by nearly 40 years of metallurgical expertise, deliver refined grain structures, superior tensile strength, enhanced toughness, and full compliance with AMS 2774 and applicable military standards. Every cycle is documented, traceable, and performed to your exact specification.
See how MTS Forge's precision heat treatment has helped aerospace, defense, and power generation manufacturers achieve critical material specifications.
We combine deep metallurgical knowledge with proven in-house capabilities to deliver heat-treated forged components that pass the strictest industry qualifications.
Our co-founders bring metallurgical backgrounds and nearly four decades of forging and heat treatment expertise to every job.
Heat treatment is performed entirely on-site in Coatesville, PA, giving you faster turnaround and unbroken process traceability.
We operate under Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 — meeting the stringent requirements of aerospace, defense, and commercial nuclear customers across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Our Quality Assurance Program ensures complete documentation of every heat treatment cycle, from furnace logs to material certifications, satisfying procurement and audit requirements.
Metallurgical experts who built MTS Forge on quality and service.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. — operating as MTS Forge — in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, bringing a strong metallurgical background and deep expertise in forging practices to the business from day one. Over nearly four decades, Stephen has helped grow MTS Forge into a recognized leader in precision forging and heat treatment, serving the aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation industries from the company's Coatesville, Pennsylvania facility. His hands-on understanding of material behavior during thermal processing is a cornerstone of MTS Forge's ability to consistently deliver wrought nickel and cobalt alloy components that meet the most demanding mechanical and microstructural specifications. Stephen's commitment to quality and continuous investment in technology has defined the company's culture and reputation.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 with the shared vision of delivering high-quality forging solutions to America's most demanding industries. With a metallurgical background and extensive knowledge of forging practices, Edward has been instrumental in developing the technical capabilities that set MTS Forge apart — including in-house heat treatment, quality assurance programs certified to Mil I 45208 and Mil Q9858, and a broad material expertise spanning nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, stainless steels, and specialty materials. Based in Coatesville, PA, Edward has guided the company through decades of growth in the aerospace, defense, and power generation markets, ensuring MTS Forge remains a trusted domestic source for precision-forged and heat-treated components. His leadership has cemented MTS Forge's reputation for craftsmanship and reliability.
AMS 2774 is an aerospace material specification that governs the heat treatment of wrought nickel alloys and cobalt alloys. It defines the required thermal cycles, furnace temperature uniformity requirements, quench methods, and testing requirements — including hardness and mechanical property verification — to ensure treated parts meet the performance standards required by aerospace and defense applications.
Speak with our metallurgical experts for technical guidance and a detailed process quote.
Military inspection system standard for quality conformance.
Military quality program requirements standard.
Nuclear quality assurance program for safety-critical components.
Submit your part specifications, alloy type, and required heat treatment standard. Our metallurgical team will review your requirements and provide a detailed process proposal promptly.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com