Language Home Services Markets Investors News and media Corporate responsibility Careers About us Technical glossary Contact Locations The leading provider of thermal processing services worldwide Thermal processing encompasses a variety of techniques and specialist engineering processes which improve the properties of metals and alloys and extend the life of components and is a vital part of any manufacturing process. Bodycote is uniquely placed via our global network and the experience and knowledge of our people to offer high quality, reliable and cost-effective services to manufacturers whatever their size or market sector. About us Heat treatment Metal joining Surface technology Hot isostatic pressing Global presence Locations Accreditations Some of our accreditations: About our accreditations Investors The Bodycote group has built a global outsourcing business model developing strong strategic customer partnerships and delivering superior shareholder returns. Current share price: Investors Press releases more Bodycote 2014 Interim Results Other news & events more Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow, 14 - 20 July HIP '14, 9 - 13 June Bodycote mobile app A vital link in the supply chain Heat treatment is a controlled process used to alter the microstructure of materials such as metals and alloys. With unmatched capacity and computerised systems, our facilities can process a wide range of component sizes to exacting standards with reliable, repeatable results. Bodycote’s extensive list of accreditations across the network of facilities demonstrates the consistent high quality services provided to our clients. Heat treatment services A small sample of our heat treatment services... Carbonitriding Atmospheric carburising Nitrocarburising Corr-I-Dur Neutral hardening Press quenching Solution and age: Nickel alloys Specialty stainless steel processes (S3P) ... for more see our Heat Treatment services Other news more Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow, 14 - 20 July HIP '14, 9 - 13 June OTC 2014, 5 - 8 May Joined up thinking Metal joining includes specialised processes such as electron beam welding, vacuum and honeycomb brazing; complex operations requiring a fusion of expertise and technology. Materials can also be joined via HIP diffusion bonding of solid to solid or solid to powder material, to produce a bi-metallic component with premium material properties on selected surfaces. Metal joining services Metal joining services Furnace brazing Induction brazing Electron beam welding Hydrogen brazing Other news more Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow, 14 - 20 July HIP '14, 9 - 13 June OTC 2014, 5 - 8 May Extreme protection Specialised coatings are used extensively to prolong the working life of components and protect them from environmental factors such as corrosion and abrasion. The range of coatings available from Bodycote covers a wide variety of applications, providing solutions for manufacturers in virtually every market sector. Surface technology services Surface technology services Anodising Ceramic coatings Combustion spraying Flame spraying HVOF Plasma spray Other news more Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow, 14 - 20 July HIP '14, 9 - 13 June OTC 2014, 5 - 8 May World leading Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) combines very high temperature and pressure to eliminate porosity in castings and consolidate encapsulated powders to give fully dense materials. Dissimilar materials can be bonded together to manufacture unique, value-added components. With the largest operational capacity in the Western world, and a wide variety of sizes of equipment, Bodycote is able to accommodate large volumes of small product as economically as large individual components. Hot isostatic pressing services HIP services HIP product fabrication HIP Cladding HIP Brazing Powder metallurgy - Near net shape Powder metallurgy - Selective surface net shape Powder metallurgy - Simple shape Casting densification Cold isostatic pressing Hot isostatic pressing Other news more Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow, 14 - 20 July HIP '14, 9 - 13 June OTC 2014, 5 - 8 May Investors Our strategy Our performance Our business Governance Our board Reports and results Financial information Share price and dividend information Financial calendar Investor presentations Shareholder information Investor and shareholder contacts News and media Press releases Multimedia resources Brochures Media contact Forthcoming events Markets Automotive Aerospace and defense Energy General industrial Hot isostatic pressing Announcements 2014 Interim Report 2014 Interim Results 2014 Interim Management Statement View all announcements Print page Email page Share it Legal Privacy Accessibility Site map Alerts Company registration Copyright