Capabilities

Hughes-Treitler's in-house brazing capabilities include two low-temperature aluminum vacuum brazing furnaces, three high-temperature Inconel/stainless brazing furnaces, and a dip brazing salt pot. With the ability to braze large, complex assemblies, these processes support the production of durable, high-performance heat exchangers for demanding aerospace and defense applications.

Hughes-Treitler's advanced machining capabilities include a customized high-speed 5-axis machining center, three CNC 4-axis contouring vertical machines with Renishaw spindle probes, and a CNC 3-axis horizontal 6-pallet machining center. This equipment supports the precision manufacturing of complex aerospace components and heat exchanger assemblies, helping maintain tight tolerances, repeatability, and high-quality production standards.

Hughes-Treitler's robotic welding capabilities feature a fully programmable 6-axis articulation system that delivers 100% repeatability and precise GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) performance at speeds of up to 9 inches per minute. Combined with expertise in welding aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel, this capability supports high-quality, consistent fabrication of complex aerospace heat exchanger assemblies.

Hughes-Treitler designs and manufactures custom tooling for every heat exchanger, providing the precision and repeatability required for complex aerospace applications. Drawing on expertise in welding, machining, and forming, our team maintains tight tolerances throughout the manufacturing process to support high thermal performance, weight efficiency, structural integrity, and long-term reliability across military, commercial, rotary-wing, and airframe platforms.

Precision fin forming capabilities enable the production of specialized heat transfer surfaces tailored to each application. Custom fin geometries help maximize thermal performance while meeting size and weight requirements. Hughes-Treitler has 9 fin forming machines in-house.