Preheating

Castle’s preheat furnaces operate around the clock to thoroughly heat our plate to the appropriate cutting temperature. Our proper preheating service minimizes thermal shock in flame cutting and significantly reduces the likelihood of stress cracking. Castle Metals is the only service center to furnace preheat to mill recommended practices.

Preheating Capabilities

  • Size:
    • 2 inches and over for grades A588, 1045, 4130, 4140, and 4340
    • Over 2-1/2 inch for grade A514