Heat treatment processes involve precise heating and cooling procedures to change the physical and mechanical properties of metals. Generally, to alter undesirable properties and strengthen desirable ones. One such heat treatment process is annealing, which allows us to modify the mechanical characteristics of certain metals and alloys to better match their intended use.
Fractory
HEADQUARTER
Manchester, United KingdomFOUNDED
2017COMPANY SIZE
51-200INDUSTRY
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingCAREERS
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3D Printing - cloud manufacturing - laser cutting - low-cost fabrication - manufacturing systemsWhat we do
Fractory is a metal manufacturing business. Its online platform allows engineers to price and order metal parts. This can be for large-scale, series production or for one-off prototyping. A global supplier network means Fractory customers access best prices and lead times. Fractory handles the entire ordering and shipping process. Most orders can be made online, directly from CAD files. But dedicated mechanical engineers are always available, especially for complex or high-value orders.
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