COMPANY PROFILE
Olsträd Corporation
Combustion equipment is an integral part of heat treating. So, when parts need to be replaced — and replaced quickly — heat treaters need...
HOT SEAT
Cleaning for heat treatment – Part V
Fifth in a series » Among the many specifications applied to finished heat-treated goods, the cleanliness of those goods is increasingly important in appearance, performance, and...
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
Friend or work colleague? Can they be both?
Some cultures focus on the fact that work is work. You keep your relationships at work separate from those of your personal life. In...
Q&A
Q&A with Steven Sumner
Why is nitriding gears and other parts so critical?
As we’re looking at manufacturing things, we need to make them so they last. Heat treating is a very important aspect of that, and nitriding is...
MacKenzie retires from Quaker Houghton
D. Scott MacKenzie, PhD, FASM, Quaker Houghton Research Fellow, recently retired from Quaker Houghton January 31. For the past 24 years, he worked at...
IHEA advances decarbonization efforts with SUMMIT program and webinars
One of the greatest benefits of an IHEA membership is the resources to help member companies and their customers navigate change. Beyond the main...
UPDATE
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