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March 2017
ARTICLES
Computerized Design of Straight Bevel Gears with Optimized Profiles for Forging, Molding, or 3D Printing
Straight-tooth bevel gears are the simplest type of bevel gears that can be used for power transmission between intersecting shafts. They are commonly referred to as straight bevel gears, for brevity. Shafts for power transmission with straight bevel gears are usually mounted at a shaft angle of 90 degrees but can be designed to work […]
Gas Nitriding of Titanium
Interest in solution gas nitriding and diffusion of nitrogen into the surface of titanium alloys as a means to inhibit adhesive wear (galling) while replacing heavier steel machinery parts has been increasing in applications involving moving components. The use of vacuum furnaces with partial-pressure nitrogen atmospheres provides a practical and economical means for titanium nitride […]
Infrared Temperature Measurement Theory and Application
An infrared thermometer measures temperature by detecting the infrared energy emitted by all materials at temperatures above absolute zero, (zero degrees Kelvin). The most basic design consists of a lens to focus the infrared (IR) energy onto a detector, which converts the energy to an electrical signal that can be displayed in units of temperature […]
Effects of the Composition of Ca-Rich Inclusions on Tool Wear Mechanisms During the Hard-Turning of Steels for Transmission Components
This study describes the influence of the steel characteristics of Ca-treated carburizing steel grades during hard part turning of synchronizing rings in gearbox production. The main focus was on the chemical composition of the non-metallic inclusions in the evaluated workpieces and their effect on the PCBN tool wear. In addition, a Ca-treated carburizing steel grade […]
NEWS
Heavy Carbon Awarded Patent for Method of Carburizing
On January 10, 2017, the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded patent number 9,540,721 to George Barbour, president of Heavy Carbon Company, for a method of carburizing, which allows a carburizing process in a furnace at high temperatures in a protective atmosphere. The primary function of this method of carburizing is soot control with […]
March 21, 2017
Vacuum Pump Services Corp. Appoints New President
Vacuum Pump Services Corp. (VPS), a new company established July 2016, has appointed Robert Sandora Sr. as president, effective February 2017. VPS is in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, and services general industry vacuum pumps of the Rotary vane, Piston, and Roots blower types for use with high vacuum chambers and vacuum heat-treating furnaces. The VPS market area […]
March 21, 2017
Premier Furnace/BeaverMatic Manufactures a Double-Pallet Forge Furnace for a Major Aerospace Supplier
An existing Premier Furnace/BeaverMatic customer purchased its first double-pallet forge furnace. The furnace will be used for pre-heating and heat-treating rolled rings. It is capable of processing two 5.5 feet (1.68 meters) wide by 5.5 feet (1.68 meters) deep by 2.75 feet (0.838 meters) high workloads with a gross weight of 9,000 pounds (4,086 kilograms) […]
March 21, 2017
Baker Furnace Moves to New Facility in California
Baker Furnace has announced the relocation of its facility to Brea, California. The new 40,000-square-foot building will allow the company to continue its commitment to excellence, quality, and craftsmanship in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of custom-built industrial ovens, furnaces, and pollution-control equipment. It has also invested in new equipment, which will allow for the […]
March 21, 2017
PWR Performance Products Installs Controlled Atmosphere Brazing at Its U.S. Racing Facility
Expanding its plant capacity, PWR Performance Products adds a Seco/Warwick Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) System to manufacturer high-performance aluminum heat exchangers. “The addition of this equipment is an important step in PWR Performance Products’s global strategy to expand our reach into the North American market with the new C&R Racing technology,” said Kees Weel, CEO […]
March 21, 2017
Lindberg/MPH Ships Atmosphere Box Furnace for Research and Development
The maximum temperature rating for this furnace is 1,100°C and has a work chamber of 36" W x 48" D x 36" H making it ideal for heat treating a variety of part sizes. The atmosphere box furnace has a wide temperature range of 760°C to 1,100°C. The heat-treating furnace is constructed with mild steel […]
March 21, 2017
Ipsen Shipped 25 Furnaces in Q4, Concluding a Record Year
Ipsen wrapped up a record year by shipping 25 furnaces during the last three months of 2016. With destinations in six countries and 13 states, this equipment will support the aerospace, automotive, commercial heat treating, medical, and MIM industries. Heat-treating systems ranged from a custom-built debinding and sintering furnace to a horizontal MetalMaster® vacuum furnace […]
March 21, 2017
