COMPANY PROFILE
Epcon
It might be easy to assume furnaces and ovens used to heat treat parts across industries might be fairly uniform in construction. But individual...
HOT SEAT
Delta ferrite formation in fasteners
During the manufacture of fasteners, the formation of iron phosphide as delta ferrite can occur during heat treatment. This can have a deleterious effect...
METAL URGENCY
The meta-stable microstructure of martensite
In this column, we will discuss martensite and its formation.
Heat treating steel involves heating the component into the austenite range. Once the part is...
CERAMICS WORKS
Reasons to consider low biopersistent fiber insulation
When it comes to high-temperature furnace lining applications, most people are used to using traditional ceramic fiber blanket. This is the itchy white stuff...
QUALITY COUNTS
Working with different generations: Communication
> Part 1 of a series on working with different generations
If there is one constant in life, it’s that things change. In heat treating,...
Q&A
Q&A with Bill Pernice
What is your role with PPG?
I am the global segment director for Oil and Gas within PPG’s Protective & Marine Coatings business. My role involves working closely with industry partners to develop and implement...
Stay up-to-date with conference updates
The Third International Conference on Quenching and Distortion Engineering in Vancouver, Canada, May 5-8, will be in conjunction with AeroMat 2025. This is a...
IHEA offers online courses for industrial process heating
IHEA’s comprehensive online learning courses are designed to cater to both beginners and seasoned professionals. Start with the Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating course,...
UPDATE
Reports, developments, and new products to keep you aware of what’s happening with colleagues and businesses around the world.