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March 2020
ARTICLES
Pyrometry – A Different Take
Any article on pyrometry, as it applies to AMS2750 and thermal processing, usually gets a lot of attention. Typically filled with interpretation, clarification, and general discussion, it is understandable that pyrometry can be difficult to interpret at times, especially for someone new to the topic. Using my own experience in the industry, I have written […]
Process control, monitoring, and quality assurance specifics for induction heating
Controlling the induction-hardening process is a demanding application compared to most other thermal processes. The first and foremost requirement is to precisely control the energy delivered to the part in a reliable and repeatable manner and to deliver that energy to a precise location within the part to assure that the heat-treat pattern is per […]
Temperature uniformity survey ( TUS ) general practice for CQI-9 and AMS2750E
In the automotive and aerospace manufacturing industry, CQI-9 and AMS2750 specifications are established as guidelines to: “address pyrometric requirements for thermal processing equipment used for heat treatment. The document covers temperature sensors, instrumentation, thermal processing equipment, system accuracy tests, and temperature uniformity surveys. These are necessary to ensure that parts or raw materials are heat […]
NEWS
Gruenberg ships cabinet oven to the defense industry
Thermal Product Solutions has shipped a Gruenberg explosion-resistant, friction-heated cabinet oven to the defense industry. The oven will be used to dry molding powders. Thermal Product Solutions is a global manufacturer of thermal-processing equipment. The operating temperature of this oven is 65ºC while the maximum temperature is 82ºC. The chamber’s interior dimensions are 25” W x 25” D x […]
March 27, 2020
Allied acquires WAM® AL II product line for aluminum production
Allied Mineral Products, LLC., a global refractory manufacturer, has purchased the intellectual property rights to a collection of industry-leading products for the aluminum industry previously owned by Westmoreland Advanced Materials, Inc. The WAM® AL II line of patented products is internationally known for energy savings and resistance to corundum formation for aluminum producers. Allied will manufacture these products in their facilities in the United […]
March 15, 2020
Grieve inert atmosphere furnace heat treats titanium
Grieve No. 954 is an electrically-heated 2,000°F (∼1,093°C) inert atmosphere heavy-duty box furnace from Grieve used for heat treating titanium at the customer’s facility. 57 KW are installed in nickel chrome wire coils, supported by vacuum-formed ceramic fiber, to heat the load. Workspace dimensions are 30” wide x 48” deep x 30” high. The oven’s […]
March 15, 2020
Tenova to supply Consteel® EAF for Nippon Steel Corp.
Tenova, a Techint Group company specialized in innovative solutions for the metals and mining industries, was awarded a contract for the supply of a Consteel® EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) for Nippon Steel Corporation. This new Consteel EAF is the first one for the Nippon Steel Group in Japan, and it will be installed at their […]
March 15, 2020
Stalmax invests in Seco/Warwick processing line
In the world of heat treatment, Seco/Warwick strives to create innovative technological solutions for heat and thermo-chemical treatment. Stalmax, a manufacturer of fasteners, has decided to invest in one such innovation, i.e. an ATG processing line based on a belt furnace for tempering in a protective atmosphere. The provided equipment is designed for hardening fasteners, […]
March 15, 2020
Tenney Environmental ships test chamber
Tenney Environmental, a division of Thermal Product Solutions, has shipped a UTC series reach-in test chamber and a remote testing chamber to the electronics industry. These test chambers are designed to condition electronic tilt sensors. This test chamber has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C when being used as an air conditioning system […]
March 15, 2020
FOBA upgrades portfolio with Y.0200-S model
FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, a global leader in industrial laser part marking and engraving solutions, has introduced another laser marker for line integration: The new FOBA Y.0200-S model is an upgrade to the existing range of fiber laser marking systems. The powerful marking laser is characterized by its compact design and gives manufacturers a […]
March 15, 2020
Gasbarre commissions furnace for U.S. heat treater
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems recently commissioned a precision gas nitriding and ferritic nitrocarburizing furnace for a prominent commercial heat-treating company in the Midwestern United States. The furnace uses Super Systems, Inc. controls for automatic KN and KC control to AMS 2759/10 and 2759/12 specifications. The furnace is designed to meet AMS 2750/E as a Class […]
March 15, 2020
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. adds another heat treatment to Nadcap® accreditation
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services and metallurgical solutions, has added gas nitriding to its Nadcap® accreditation. Advanced Heat Treat Corp. has held Nadcap accreditation for ion nitriding since 2013. President Mikel Woods said, “We are very excited to add gas nitriding to our growing list of Nadcap accreditations. […]
March 9, 2020
Larson Forgings celebrates 125th anniversary of forging steel
Larson Forgings, the leading manufacturer of open die and rolled ring forgings, is celebrating its 125th anniversary of providing quality forged products. The company was founded in 1895 by Charles E. Larson, who began hammering out horseshoes and small tools from his blacksmith shop near the Chicago River. Today, Larson Forgings is a global industry resource that […]
March 9, 2020
Milacron-Roboshot driving career development at AIM Institute
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion is enabling career development in the plastics industry by delivering a 55-ton Milacron-FANUC Roboshot with iMFLUX technologies to the AIM Institute. Milacron is a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry. The Roboshot excels in its resilience to handle many injection molding applications. The industry-standard-setting technology found in […]
March 9, 2020
Indium Corporation to feature liquid metal TIMs at SEMI-THERM
Indium Corporation will feature its high-performance liquid metal thermal interface materials (TIMs) at the 36th annual SEMI-THERM, March 16-20, in San Jose, California. SEMI-THERM is the Semiconductor Thermal Measurement, Modeling and Management Symposium. Indium Corporation offers a number of innovative high-performance metal TIM solutions. With its portfolio of alloys that are liquid at or near […]
March 9, 2020
Solar Manufacturing ships Mentor® furnace to Virginia
Solar Manufacturing recently shipped a Mentor® vacuum furnace to Virginia for a customer servicing the tool and die industry. The Model HFL-2018-2IQ features a graphite-insulated hot zone, a load weight capacity up to 250 pounds, and a maximum operating temperature of 2,400° F. The HFL-2018-2IQ furnace will be used for solution annealing, aging, and brazing. […]
March 9, 2020