Peters Heat Treating

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Overview

Peters' Heat Treating is a heat treatment service provider specializing in precision thermal processing for industrial parts, including vacuum, atmosphere, induction, cryogenics, nitriding, and black oxide coating. Based in northwestern Pennsylvania with facilities in Meadville and McKean, it serves the tri-state region and integrates heat treating into manufacturing supply chains. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and has expanded capabilities in aluminum alloy processing and stainless steel black oxide.

History

Founded in 1979 by Doug and Jackie Peters in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the company grew into a second-generation family business. In 2019, it marked its 40th anniversary, appointed Andy Wilkosz as president, and relocated to an expanded 32,000 sq ft headquarters facility on McHenry Street, consolidating operations from two Meadville sites. It maintains a separate McKean facility for nitriding and local Erie-area services.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Vacuum Heat Treating	Precision processing for high-performance alloys	$0.50 - $5 per lb
Atmosphere Heat Treating	Oil hardening for production parts	$0.30 - $3 per lb
Induction Heat Treating	Rapid localized hardening	$1 - $10 per lb
Nitriding (Nitreg)	Wear-resistant surface treatment	$2 - $15 per lb
Black Oxide Coating	Corrosion protection finish	$0.20 - $2 per lb
Cryogenics	Deep cryogenic stabilization	$1 - $8 per lb

Manufacturing

Manufacturing occurs in-house at two owned facilities in Pennsylvania: the 32,000 sq ft headquarters in Meadville for vacuum furnaces, black oxide, and blade division, and a McKean site for nitriding. Equipment includes AFC-Holcroft systems added for expansion. All processing is performed domestically with no outsourcing indicated.

Notable Products

Vacuum Heat Treating - Specialized vacuum furnace processing for distortion-free treatment of precision components.
Nitreg Nitriding - Proprietary nitriding process at McKean facility for enhanced surface hardness and fatigue resistance.
Stainless Steel Black Oxide - Newly introduced coating line for corrosion-resistant finishes on stainless parts.
Aluminum Alloy Processing - Recent expansion offering heat treatment for aluminum components.

Reputation

Peters' Heat Treating is regarded by manufacturers as a reliable regional provider of consistent heat treatment results, particularly in vacuum and nitriding processes. Professionals note its family-owned stability and ISO certification as strengths for supply chain integration. Some feedback highlights its focus on northwestern PA, potentially limiting broader national reach.

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