Stress Relieve Services
NADCAP & FAA/EASA Certified controlled stress relief heat treatment to improve dimensional stability and performance of critical aerospace and industrial components
What is Stress Relief?
Stress relief is a controlled heat-treatment process used to reduce internal stresses created during machining, grinding, welding, or forming operations. These internal stresses, if left untreated, can lead to distortion, cracking, or dimensional changes during subsequent processing or in-service use.
At Aero-Chrome, stress relief services are performed to stabilize components prior to final machining, grinding, inspection, or finishing. The process gently heats parts to a specified temperature below their transformation point and cools them in a controlled manner, relieving stress without altering material hardness or mechanical properties.
With over 40 years of experience and NADCAP & FAA/EASA-approved operations, Aero-Chrome provides stress relief services that support tight tolerances and long-term component reliability.
Key Benefits
- Reduces internal material stresses
- Improves dimensional stability
- Minimizes distortion during machining or grinding
- Reduces risk of cracking during finishing processes
- Enhances fatigue life and service performance
- Supports aerospace and industrial quality requirements
Common Applications
Landing gear components
Shock struts
Hydraulic cylinders
Aircraft engine parts
Industrial machinery
Our Stress Relief Process
1. Inspection & Process Review
Parts are evaluated to determine material type, stress condition, and appropriate stress relief parameters.
2. Controlled Heat Treatment
Components are heated to a specified temperature and held for a controlled duration to allow internal stresses to relax without affecting material properties.
3. Controlled Cooling
Parts are cooled at a regulated rate to prevent the reintroduction of stress or distortion.
4. Final Inspection & Documentation
Post-process inspection and documentation are completed to support traceability and quality assurance requirements.
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Contact us today for Stress Relieve services with fast turnaround and aerospace-grade quality.