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July 2019

ARTICLES

Selection of Oil Quenchants for Heat-Treating Processes

Modern quenching oils offer a wide range of capability and performance. The selection of the proper quench oil is critical for proper heat-treating operations. The quenchant selected must provide consistent quenching the first time, as well as over the life of the quenchant. Improper selection of quench oil can result in short oil life, or […]
D. Scott MacKenzie, Ph.D., FASM

An In-Depth Look at Polymer Quenchants

Quenching of various alloys to achieve mechanical properties has been an area of scientific research for many years. Using polymer quenchants has proven to be one of the best methods to achieve mechanical properties due to its flexibility and safety. There are three major stages of polymer quenching: vapor phase, boiling phase, and convection phase. […]
Sergio Luevano

Recent progress in three areas of induction-heating technology

This paper introduces recent research progress of induction heating technology at Baosteel, specifically the development of full coil static induction heating technology of the backup roller, the development of induction hardening technology of steel pipe, and research on sparking phenomenon during edge induction heating. A computer simulation method has been established and used in these […]
C.Y. Wu, X.L. Jin, Y.M. Zhou

NEWS

Chemical Coaters Association International awards 2019 student scholarships

The Chemical Coaters Association International has announced this year’s scholarship recipients for students in school programs geared toward coatings and finishing. For the past several years, CCAI has awarded scholarship money from the CCAI Matt Heuertz Scholarship Fund to students in programs (technical schools, high schools, and colleges) targeted toward coatings and finishing. CCAI received […]
July 30, 2019

Dave Strand retires after 33 years at Wisconsin Oven

Dave Strand was hired in 1986 by Wisconsin Oven Corporation as a shop worker. In 2019, he retires as president and CEO of Thermal Product Solutions, LLC, the parent company of Wisconsin Oven. Strand has dedicated 33 years to the continued growth of Wisconsin Oven Corporation. Strand will be remembered at Wisconsin Oven for his […]
July 15, 2019

EMAG induction heating system key to Elektror motor

Elektror airsystems is one of the international leaders in the production of industrial fans and side channel compressors. The company has been relying on UNI HEAT from EMAG eldec since mid-2018 for the production of the electric motors used in its fans. The system ensures quick and precise induction heating of the empty stator housing […]
July 15, 2019

Tenney ships refurbished space simulator

Tenney Environmental, a division of Thermal Product Solutions, recently announced the shipment of a refurbished space simulator to the aerospace industry. The space simulator is a fairly standard piece of equipment for Tenney, but each simulator can be customized to meet the customer’s unique process needs. The refurbished Tenney space simulation chamber uses a cascade […]
July 15, 2019

Portable logger monitors curing of metal alloys at 800°F

CAS DataLoggers recently provided the oven temperature profiling solution for a manufacturer who needed to monitor its thermal curing production line. This involved large batches of metal alloys exposed to high temperatures in a long curing process. The customer’s large production runs were cured in batches for hours in three large ovens running continuously. To […]
July 15, 2019

Increase furnace profitability with a heating chamber

The heating chamber plays a crucial role in vacuum equipment for metal heat treatment. Its condition determines the general performance of the system, power consumption and temperature distribution. Therefore, the condition of the heating chamber affects the heat treatment furnace profitability and the quality of processed details. Modern heat treatment furnaces for metals are characterized […]
July 15, 2019

Rudnev delivers lecture on induction heat treatment

Dr. Valery Rudnev, IFHSTE Fellow and director of science and technology at Inductoheat, Inc., an Inductotherm Group company, delivered the William Woodside lecture at the ASM Detroit Chapter’s end of the year chapter meeting in May. The Woodside Lecture is named for William P. Woodside, the founder of ASM in Detroit in 1913. Rudnev spoke […]
July 15, 2019

Seco/Warwick has new technology for case-hardened parts

Automotive manufacturers have joined other industries facing the dual challenges of compressed time to market and compliance with strict industry standards in exploring new strategies for achieving their goals. The Industry 4.0 approach to modern manufacturing addresses these challenges using automation and technologies that produce high-quality products with repeatable results while reducing operating costs by […]
July 15, 2019

TPS ships cleanroom truck-in ovens to medical industry

Thermal Product Solutions, a global manufacturer of thermal-processing equipment, announced the shipment of three Gruenberg cleanroom truck-in ovens to the medical industry. These Gruenberg walk-in ovens have maximum temperature ratings of 71°C and work chamber dimensions of 42” W x 48” D x 72” H. The ovens were constructed from a structural steel frame that […]
July 15, 2019

GalvanoTechnik expands surface treatment portfolio

Family-owned heat-treatment company GalvanoTechnik in Lombardy, Italy, has expanded its surface treatment services portfolio to include Nitreg® controlled nitriding, Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing, and ONC® in-process oxidation treatments. The company invested in a compact Nitrex system model, NXK-609, configured to process 23.5” diameter by 35.5” high (600mm by 900mm) workloads that weigh up to 1,300 lbs (600 […]
July 15, 2019

L&L installs electrical box retort furnace at aerospace supplier

L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc. has shipped and installed a retort box furnace to a worldwide leader of aerospace components in the southern U.S. The furnace is used to de-binder ceramic matrix composite components deployed in the aircraft industry. The main function of the furnace is to remove all organics and other materials used in […]
July 15, 2019

Wisconsin Oven ships soluble mandrel curing oven

Wisconsin Oven Corporation recently announced the shipment of one electrically heated soluble mandrel curing oven to a manufacturer in the aerospace industry. The curing oven has a maximum oven operating temperature of 400°F and work chamber dimensions of 12’0” wide x 12’0” long x 20’0” high. Guaranteed temperature uniformity of ±10°F at set points 150°, […]
July 15, 2019