Specialized Vacuum Heat Treatment Services

Metallurgical Expertise Backed by 40 Years of Experience.

At SILICON we are metallurgical experts with over four decades of industrial manufacturing experience.

Vacuum Heat Treatment

Serving Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs), Engineering Entities, and Production Facilities across the Netherlands and beyond, we deliver consistent, high-performance results using the Vector vacuum furnace with High Pressure Gas Quenching (HPGQ), a benchmark in modern heat treatment technology, supporting:

  • Capacity up to 2500kg.

  • Quenching with Nitrogen gas, up to 15 bar pressure.

Our heat treatment capabilities

  • Annealing

  • Hardening

  • Normalizing

  • Solution heat treating

  • Tempering

We can process a wide range of materials:

  • Carburizing Steels

  • HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy)

  • Alloyed Steels

  • Stainless Steels

  • Alloys and Super Alloys

  • Titanium and Titanium Alloys

Why Choose SILICON?

  • Proven Industrial Expertise
    With 40 years of hands-on experience in metallurgy and industrial heat treatment, we understand the complexities of your materials and production goals.

  • Regional Presence & Fast Turnaround
    Responsive and tailored support for your needs and production supplies.

  • Advanced Furnace Technology
    Our Vector HPGQ ensures precise temperature control, uniform heat distribution, and environmentally responsible operation.

Industries We Serve

  • Aviation & Aerospace

  • Automotive

  • Machinery & Tooling

  • Energy

  • Medical

  • Electronic

  • Metallurgy

  • Commercial Heat Treatment

  • Specialty Application

Our services aren’t limited to large-scale operations. Whether you're a University Research Lab, a Startup developing innovative materials, or a Small Business looking to enhance product quality, we’re here to help. Our flexible service packages, technical consultation, and scalable solutions are designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes.

What is Bright Solution Annealing?

The addition of an annealing furnace at SILICON HQ is very exciting for us, because thanks to this investment we no longer need to sub-contract this service. This video explains what Bright Annealing does to alloys and gives an inside look on the furnace itself.

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