Italian commercial heat treater T.T.M. Trattamenti Termici dei Metalli Srl has built its reputation on precision and reliability. To maintain these high standards, the company leverages the latest technological advancements to enhance their heat-treating operations. Despite the robustness of their three batch IQ furnaces, T.T.M. identified an opportunity to improve the industrial controls to ensure that operations, service quality, and efficiency remain at the forefront of precision and reliability.

Recognizing the need for modernization, T.T.M. embarked on a research mission to find the right partner for this critical overhaul. After careful consideration, they selected UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex company, to breathe new life into their aging furnace controls. This marked the start of a transformative journey that saw the partnership with UPC-Marathon redefine T.T.M.’s approach to furnace controls and automation. The project entailed the installation of control cabinets equipped with the latest Protherm 470 controllers, the integration of the controllers into a SCADA system for advanced monitoring and control capabilities, allowing for real-time data analysis and more efficient management of the carburizing processes. The improved oversight helped minimize downtime and optimize furnace performance, ensuring that T.T.M. could meet clients’ demands more effectively.