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June 2023
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Advancements in powder DED
Powder DED, or directed energy deposition, has become a useful and economical tool within the world of metal-based additive manufacturing. Advancements within the process over the last few years have made it an even more impressive innovation now being used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense and military, oil and gas, mining, shipbuilding, […]
The effects of sintering temperature and atmosphere on stainless steel
So far, unlike metal injection molding (MIM), conventional powder metallurgy technology (PM) has not been regarded as a method for producing structural elements from 17-4 PH powders, due to the problems of obtaining almost fully compacted shapes after sintering. Nevertheless, recent research demonstrates it is possible to manufacture sintered parts with high strength by pressing […]
NEWS
Ipsen USA hires Choate to expand customer support
Ipsen USA has hired David Choate as director of field service. Choate oversees all field service operations in North America, including repairs, installations, relocations, retrofits, and the teams supporting those activities including field service, warranty and technical support. He is also responsible for global service activities when supporting Ipsen USA exports. One of Ipsen’s main […]
June 15, 2023
Wisconsin Oven ships pin conveyor oven
Wisconsin Oven Corporation shipped one electrically heated conveyor oven with forced air cooldown to an automotive manufacturer. The oven will be used for tempering automotive parts and features a chain-style conveyor system with vertical pins. This chain conveyor oven has a maximum temperature rating of 260°C and interior chamber dimensions of 3’6” W x 20’10” […]
June 15, 2023
Jamieson named president/CEO of Allied Mineral
As part of a strategy to maintain executive continuity in the leadership of Allied, Paul Jamieson, current president of Allied Mineral Products, LLC (Allied), was named president and CEO effective May 1. This change is in conjunction with current chairman and CEO Jon R. Tabor announcing his decision to step away from his CEO duties […]
June 15, 2023
Retech adds more space as growth exceeds expectations
Retech, a Seco/Warwick Group company, is set to expand into a larger space yet again. The 60-year-old company relocated most of its operations to Buffalo, New York, just five years ago as part of parent company Seco/Warwick Group’s long-term planning. Now, they have already outgrown their new home and will be taking over a second […]
June 15, 2023
Lindberg/MPH ships steam atmosphere pit furnace
Lindberg/MPH, a leading manufacturer of heat-treat furnaces and nonferrous melting and holding equipment, has shipped an electrically heated steam atmosphere pit furnace for steam treating parts. Manufacturers use the steam-treating process to create a uniform blue-black finish on the surface of parts, which improves wear and corrosion resistance. This steam-treating furnace has a maximum temperature […]
June 15, 2023
AFC-Holcroft names new executive management team
As part of a management reorganization, AFC-Holcroft has announced Tracy Dougherty and Ronald Waligora will share leadership responsibility as dual chief operating officers. Dougherty, formerly vice president of Sales, has been named chief operating officer in charge of Sales, Applications, Marketing and Aftermarket Sales, while Waligora, formerly senior engineering manager, has been named chief operating […]
June 6, 2023
