Bodycote PLC

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Bodycote PLC is a global provider of thermal processing and surface technology services for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical. The company offers a wide range of products and services to its customers, including:
1. Heat Treatment Services: Bodycote offers a variety of heat treatment services such as annealing, carburizing, nitriding, hardening, and tempering, to improve the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of metal components.
2. Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP): HIP is a manufacturing process used to densify metal parts, resulting in improved mechanical properties and reduced residual stresses. Bodycote offers HIP services to customers for a wide range of applications, including aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.
3. Surface Technology: Bodycote's surface technology services include plating, coatings, and thin-film processes, such as PVD and CVD, to improve the surface properties of metal components. These services can enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and improve the appearance of parts.
4. Metal Joining Services: Bodycote's metal joining services include brazing, welding, and soldering, which are used to join two or more metal components together. This process can be used for components of various sizes, shapes, and materials.
5. Additive Manufacturing: Bodycote offers additive manufacturing services using technologies such as direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and electron beam melting (EBM) to produce complex and high-quality metal parts.
6. Quality and Testing Services: The company also provides a range of quality and testing services, including metallurgical testing, non-destructive testing, and failure analysis, to ensure the quality and reliability of its services.
7. Material Analysis and Selection: Bodycote offers material analysis and selection services to help customers choose the best materials for their specific applications and requirements.
8. Advanced Engineering and Consultancy: The company also offers advanced engineering and consultancy services to support customers with design and material selection, process optimization, and product development.
9. Surface Technology Equipment: Bodycote also supplies surface technology equipment and consumables to customers, including blasting media, polishing media, and coating materials.