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Better Metal, Better Parts

Austempering is a specialized heat treating process that imparts superior properties to ferrous metals.

Moving Parts, Moving Industry

The Austempering Process is a useful tool to increase the performance of components across many different industries.

Making Parts Better For 40 Years

Applied Process has been a technology leader in the heat treating industry since 1978 solving tough engineering problems.

Not Just Better Parts, A Better Process

While what we do at Applied Process is specialize in the Austempering process, we don’t just heat treat your parts to make them lighter, stronger and more durable. We help you replace one material/process combination with a better, faster, cheaper one.

Whether we are a reliable step in your manufacturing process or an efficient supplier of outsourced Austempering services, you’ll find us to be a “no problem”, cost-effective collaborator.

AP is the world leader in Austempering technology. It’s all we do since 1962.
Our iron and steel metallurgical bench strength is unmatched in the industry.
Our dedicated R&D center is always working on the next new technology.
AP plants are state-of-the-science, clean, safe, efficient and ISO certified.

Most of our business is derived from engineering conversions.
AP engineers can provide your team with conceptual and design assistance.
We can show you how Austempering can be used in lightweighting.
We help your business enter new markets and improve your bottom line.

OUR Services

Stronger and tougher

We specialize in the Austempering heat treating process, creating superior properties in ferrous metal parts: less distortion, higher strength, higher toughness, better wear resistance, lighter components and lower overall cost.

“Applied Process is a very trustworthy supplier. They always have our best interest at heart, and always strive for the most efficient ways to process our orders. If there are any issues, then they communicate them to us immediately. We don’t have to worry about late product with them, as they stand true to their lead times”

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Purchasing Department

Project Manager - Baker Manufacturing Company - Evansville, WI

“Baker can always count and the entire Applied Process team to provide technical support and advice when working with a customer on a new project. That kind of team work is invaluable to Baker Castings.”
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Val Feldt

Project Manager - Baker Manufacturing Company - Evansville, WI

“We have been using Applied Process Inc. for quite some time now. They have been very helpful in providing technical input for our products, and they have been a great partner for processing parts. We continue to think of new ways to use ADI, and their team is always up for a challenge, and looks forward to what we come up with next.”
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Marc Schins

Gil-Mar Manufacturing - Canton, MI

“We’ve been partnering with Applied Process for over 26 years in the Agricultural Industry, and they provide us Expertise in Austempered components. Their knowledge has taken us to the next level in strength, wear and ductility in a cost effective manner. It has always been a pleasure to work with their team for new projects, and we always know we will have an experienced, honest, straight forward collaboration that is backed by data and metallurgical knowledge. Applied Process meets or exceeds our high expectations, which ultimately our customers expect from us.”
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Mike Hilvers and Steve Hilvers

Design Engineering - Unverferth Manufacturing Inc. - Kalida, OH

“We have been working with Applied Process for over ten years and opportunities continue to grow. We offer customers the benefit of looking to Austempered Ductile Iron as a replacement for steel fabrications, steel castings and forgings by working with the AP Sales and R&D teams to determine the feasibility of conversion to ADI. We then work jointly with the customer to quickly determine the best path forward to minimize timing, cost and risk. The relationship is such that the opportunities we have developed together produce results that are beneficial to everyone. Once in production, the operations staff give us timely communication about order status and are always available to assist with special requests and expedites as they arise. Our relationship has grown and is based in trust, confidence and reliability that will lead to increasing business in the future.”
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Tom Frank

TFrank Metal Associates - Oconomowoc, WI

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