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And Our Role In It
Peters’ Heat Treating has become known in the Northeast US as a leader in the precision parts heat treating industry AND A PARTNER FOR KNIFE MAKERS
We’re also known for sharing our knowledge!
Inside Peters’ Heat Treating
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Tour of Our Meadville Facility | Doug Peters
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Heat Treating 101
What is Heat Treating
The Impact of Heat Treating on Your Daily Life
Heat Treating Processes
Aluminum Alloy Processing
Black Oxide Coating
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How We Help Our Customers
Collaborating, Educating, and Going the Extra Mile
Short Lead Times, High Quality Heat Treating
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Peters’ Heat Treating featured on WJET’s ‘Made in America’
Peters’ Heat Treating boasts more than 100 years of combined experience in the heat-treating business. There is a lot of science that goes into heat treating, and owner Doug Peters knows a lot about that science. That’s why his business is one of the most respected in the heat treating industry.
Peters’ Heat Treating takes parts that are manufactured by other companies, and they thermally process them to improve their physical properties. By heating the steel, it alters the molecular structure to improve the strength of the steel. Heating it makes it denser. The more density you create in the microstructure, the longer the part lasts.
This business heat treats valves that go into nuclear reactors, components that go into airplanes, parts for transmissions, and even parts for John Deere tractors. When you’re dealing with companies like that, quality control is front and center. Workers are reminded of that every day. The motto at Peters’ Heat Treat is ‘It’s not who’s right, it’s what’s right.
Peters’ Heat Treating has 2 locations, a plant in McKean and one in Meadville. From the company’s owners to the employees, they’re all proud to say the quality is Made in America, Made Right Here.
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Our sales team at Peters’ Heat Treating brings decades of collective experience to the table, having encountered and successfully managed a wide range of customer scenarios. Tap into our team’s expertise to discuss your options and get a ballpark estimate without the sales pitch. We’re here to provide you with the best solutions tailored to your needs.
Call an expert now at 814.476.1884 to discuss your options and get a ballpark estimate.
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Case Studies
Case Study: Cleveland Company Goes All the Way to Meadville PA for Heat Treating Because Peters’ is Worth It
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Case Study: Collaborating, Educating, Experimenting, and Managing Multiple Complex Orders
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Watching these four skilled cutters compete right outside our Blade Division was incredible! For those new to Bladesports, it’s a high-intensity obstacle course designed to test speed, control, and precision through extreme slicing, chopping, and precision cutting challenges.
Huge shoutout to these fierce and talented competitors and everyone who made this event happen! And yeah... seeing Bennieboo blitz speed through the course to take 1st place while rocking the Peters logo? We couldn't be prouder. 😉
• Thank you to The Chameleon 8163 and Confections of a Cake Lover food trucks for providing tasty food!
• Bladesports International Keystone Cut Competition never fails to provide great entertainment!
• Our staff left with some pretty cool prizes from our raffle!
• Check out our new Peters’ t-shirt design, by one of our very own team members!
• Plus, games and fun for all! 🥤🍨
Thank you all for your hard work throughout the year and to those that helped make this day so special! 🔥🔥🔥
A huge congratulations to Kyle and Martin on completing their Lean certification!
Over the last few months, they’ve dedicated themselves to mastering continuous improvement, touring regional facilities, and bringing fresh, innovative ideas back to our plant.
We’re proud to be a manufacturing partner that doesn't just provide services, but constantly evolves. When other companies visit us, they see the high standard our team sets — and these two are a massive part of why we get such great feedback.
Join us in celebrating their hard work and commitment to excellence! 👏
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Are you pursuing studies in any of the following?
• Metallurgy
• Materials Science
• Engineering
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Science
The MTI Educational Foundation has awarded more than $455,000 in educational scholarships to attract and support young talent in the heat treating industry. Continuing this commitment, the Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2026 scholarship application process, offering a total of $123,000 in scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for both technical school and college students.
Application deadline is April 30th. Learn More here: https://www.mtieducationalfoundation.com/
*PHT is a proud supporter and donator to this program. MTI = Metal Treating Institute, the association of heat treaters.*
Proud of what we’ve done—and excited for what’s coming. We succeed because we do it together!
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