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February 2023
ARTICLES
A new low-pressure carburizing solution in a pit vs. traditional pit carburizing methods
Pit Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC) for case hardening of large gears is a new approach to a traditional technology. Today’s manufacturing environment demands process, quality, and environmental improvements. Heat-treatment applications can have an extremely large impact in the reduction of overall costs and time. LPC of gears have been traditionally conducted in horizontal batch configurations […]
Mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of lightweight and high-strength carbon-graphite thermal insulation materials
Thermal insulation composites are widely used in civil and military applications; however, it is difficult to achieve the synergy of multiple technical objectives such as lightweight, thermal insulation, high-pressure resistance, and high-temperature resistance by adopting traditional preparation techniques. In this study, a novel carbon-graphite thermal insulation material was rapidly prepared by exploiting the micro-thermal press […]
How to tame a plasma: Power-delivery solutions for top process issues
Film quality, throughput, yield, etch uniformity, and sidewall control all depend on the ability to ignite, maintain, and control a stable plasma. Precise, nimble power delivery is crucial. Extremely tight accuracy is required for the stringent multi-step manufacturing processes that deposit or etch material to produce near-flawless nanostructured films on a fragile glass substrate or […]
NEWS
Delta H® provides Winston Heat Treating two SCAHT tempering furnaces
Delta H® recently supplied twin SCAHT®-HD (heavy-duty) Series convection furnace systems to Winston Heat Treating. The furnaces replaced older tempering systems that were extremely difficult to qualify to even Class 5 (+/- 25F). Pyrometry expert Andrew Bassett of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry (ATP) recommended to Winston Heat Treating management the acquisition of Delta H furnaces as […]
March 7, 2023
Industrial chain manufacturer saves with Nitrex Endoflex S endogas generator system
Nordic Traction Finland recently upgraded its heat-treatment operations by installing a new EndoFlex™ S endothermic gas generator system. Nordic Traction relies on endogas to carburize its traction chains. Nordic Traction Finland is a manufacturer of traction chains and tracks for forestry and agricultural machinery. The EndoFlex™ S replaced an outdated generator that could not effectively control […]
March 7, 2023
L&L ships fiber-lined box furnace to a titanium steel castings manufacturer
L&L Special Furnace has delivered a highly uniform, front-loading box furnace to a northeastern U.S. supplier of titanium castings for the aerospace and power generation fields. The company deals with exotic metals such as nickel and cobalt-based alloys that are ideal for superior products using the lost wax process for castings. The L&L model FB435 […]
March 7, 2023
Busch Vacuum Solutions U.S. acquires VESCO-McLaughlin, Inc.
Busch Vacuum Solutions U.S. announced the acquisition of the business of VESCO-McLaughlin, Inc. (VESCO) in East Windsor, Connecticut. VESCO is a leading industrial service company specializing in heat treating and metallurgy industries. “With this acquisition, we are excited to be able to offer our customers an even more comprehensive range of vacuum services in the […]
March 7, 2023
Seco/Warwick VIM furnace for casting copper alloys has arrived in India
Seco/Warwick’s single-chamber, 50 kg capacity VIM furnace for casting copper alloys has arrived in India. The solution on order is a VIM 50 kg vacuum induction melting furnace. The furnace is unique due to the maximum vacuum level that can be achieved — in the range of 10-6mbar. It is one of the most frequently chosen solutions […]
March 7, 2023
Voestalpine is home to first Nitrex nitriding/nitrocarburizing system in Peru
Voestalpine High Performance Metals del Perú recently added a state-of-the-art Nitrex system for nitriding and nitrocarburizing a wide range of components made from high-performance steels. This new addition strengthens the company’s position as a leader in high-tech thermal and thermochemical processes on par with highly industrialized countries, expanding its capabilities to precisely meet the needs […]
February 28, 2023
AFC-Holcroft hosts open house for employees, families
AFC-Holcroft recently invited employees and their families, company retirees, and other guests to view its newly renovated building as part of an open house. The purpose of the open house was twofold: to show off the renovations to family and friends and to raise the profile of manufacturing and engineering to school-aged and college- bound […]
February 15, 2023
Optris IR Sensing LLC makes general management change
Beginning 2023, Optris IR Sensing LLC marked a new chapter in the evolution of the business in the United States as Paul Czerepuszko became president and general manager, replacing Thomas J. Scanlon. Scanlon will continue in the role of senior advisor, leveraging his many years of infrared expertise and management experience. Scanlon has had a […]
February 15, 2023
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan plans its future home
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, formerly Vac-Met, has recently purchased 18,000 square feet of plant space on four-plus acres in Chesterfield, Michigan. The new building is 20 miles northeast of the two existing Vac-Met facilities, which are in Warren and Fraser, Michigan. “We are working feverishly in 2023 to prepare and equip this new facility to […]
February 15, 2023
Heat Treat Mexico 2023 open for registration
Registration is open for Heat Treat Mexico 2023, set for March 28-30 in Monterrey, Mexico. The conference and expo, powered by the strength of the ASM Heat Treating Society, ASM Mexico Chapter, and the organizers of Heat Treat North America, will showcase heat treating resources, programming, and technology for the emerging markets in Mexico. Attendees […]
February 15, 2023
PowderMet2023, AMPM2023 to be June 18-21 in Las Vegas
The North American conference on powder metallurgy (PM) and particulate materials has launched its 2023 conference program for PowderMet2023, co-located with AMPM2023. The conference features more than 200 technical presentations from worldwide industry experts presenting on PM, particulate materials, and metal additive manufacturing (AM) at the Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 18–21, 2023. PowderMet2023 […]
February 6, 2023
Ceramics Expo, with Thermal Management Expo, set for May
Registration is open for Ceramics Expo, set for May 2-3, 2023, in Novi, Michigan. It will be co-located with Thermal Management Expo North America. Conference events will cover a variety of technical ceramic applications including aviation, automotive, energy, medical, and electronics. Attendees will be able to: Connect and collaborate as they find new suppliers and […]
February 6, 2023
Aluminum Dynamics contracts Tenova for roll grinders and Pomini Digital Texturing
Aluminum Dynamics LLC, a Steel Dynamics Inc. joint venture, awarded Tenova a new contract for its aluminum flat rolling mill located in Columbus, Mississippi. The contract is for the design and supply of technologies offered by Pomini Tenova, a well-known brand of Tenova and a worldwide leader in the production of roll grinders and a […]
February 6, 2023
L&L provides dual-chamber electric box furnace for heat-treating shop
L&L Special Furnace Co. has shipped a dual-chamber heat-treating and tempering furnace to a leading global manufacturer of shopping carts and display cases located in the southeastern United States. The equipment will play a supportive role in keeping key production equipment on-line along with thermal processing of various projects. The L&L model QDS124 has two […]
February 6, 2023
Solar Atmospheres successfully hardens massive H13 extrusion dies
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA successfully vacuum heat treated two massive H13 extrusion dies at its Hermitage, Pennsylvania, facility. The company’s newest high-performing Solar Manufacturing 10-Bar 600 horsepower high-pressure gas-quench vacuum furnace was able to fully harden two huge H13 extrusion dies in successive cycles. The dies, received from two different customers located in Ohio, […]
February 6, 2023
