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March 2023

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Understanding pyrometry technology is key to proper use

I teach pyrometry courses throughout the year and, when I do, I include a thermocouple tutorial video from YouTube. In this video the function of thermocouples is discussed, and examples shown. I have always thought that this video gave good examples, although a friend of mine who was attending one of my courses was nice […]
Jason Schulze

The PLC-based industrial temperature control system: Design and implementation

Targeting the problem of slow response and low accuracy of the automatic temperature control system for material processing and boiler heating, a new design method is proposed to work with the PLC-based temperature control system, where the box temperature control may be achieved through the fan and the heating plate. The hardware design and software […]
Fanjie Wei

Carburized steel mechanical properties: Case tensile strength

Editor’s note  »  This is part one of a three-part series on carburized steel mechanical properties. Carburizing is a mature heat-treating process commonly used for gears. The carbon content of the surface is typically increased to about 0.70 to 1.00 percent, and the part is oil quenched. This provides a hard, wear resistant surface or […]
Gregory Fett

NEWS

Plibrico team offers support with cards for hospitalized kids

The Plibrico Company’s employees across the United States came together recently to volunteer their time and creativity to make handmade cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids. The charitable organization will distribute the cards to children battling health issues across the country, brightening their day and demonstrating that someone is thinking of them. Located in Chicago, […]
April 6, 2023

Seco/Warwick Group supports nuclear industry, sciences

Seco/Warwick Group’s three American divisions have participated for decades in delivering technologies that support emerging energy markets, keeping North America’s lights on and its utilities humming. The latest contract to a leading energy firm is just the most recent of the Group’s combined experience supporting the metallurgical needs of the nuclear power industry and related […]
April 6, 2023

Exact Metrology attends POWERGEN

Exact Metrology representatives were on hand at POWERGEN International to offer solutions for the thermal, hydro, nuclear, wind and diesel industries. Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, exhibited together with In-Place Machining Company (IPM), Oasis Alignment Services: A Division of In-Place Machining […]
April 6, 2023

Nutec Bickley has multi-furnace heat treat project for steel forger

Between May and December 2023, Nutec Bickley will manufacture and install five completely new furnaces, along with a fully modernized combustion system, for a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-quality alloy steel and carbon steel closed-die forgings. Onsite work will be completed by Nutec Bickley’s expert team one furnace at a time, so that in any […]
April 6, 2023

Northrup Grumman approves Solar Atmospheres S.C. facility

Solar Atmospheres Greenville, South Carolina, facility announced it has been awarded Northrop Grumman approval. With this approval, all five Solar Atmospheres facilities are now an option for customers with Northrop Grumman requirements for vacuum heat-treating services. “We are proud to once again provide our customers in the Southeastern U.S. with another regional option for aerospace […]
April 6, 2023

APMI International names Christopher Schade 2023 Fellow

APMI International’s most prestigious award recognizes APMI members for their significant contributions to the goals, purpose, and mission of the organization as well as for a high level of expertise in the technology, practice, or business of the industry. The 2023 Fellow Award recipient will receive elevation to Fellow status at PowderMet2023, during the opening […]
March 15, 2023

Delta H provides 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 (±25°F). Pyrometry expert Andrew Bassett of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry (ATP) recommended to Winston Heat Treating management the acquisition of Delta H furnaces as […]
March 15, 2023

L&L provides MRO distributor bench-top furnace

L&L Special Furnace has delivered a highly uniform box furnace to a distributor of equipment to maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities located throughout the world. The L&L Model XLB124 has working dimensions of 11” wide by 10” high by 22” deep. The furnace is capable of heat-treating a wide variety of tool steels — […]
March 15, 2023

Solar Atmospheres has Boeing OK for vacuum oil quenching

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA announces the approval of a critical Boeing specification for the oil quenching of alloy steels in accordance with Boeing’s specification BAC 5617. “We are honored to earn this accreditation from Boeing,” said Michael Johnson, sales director. “The approval for our new vacuum oil quench furnace, the NEO, represents a massive […]
March 15, 2023

Ipsen announces 2023 dates for Ipsen U curriculum

Ipsen’s comprehensive training course in vacuum equipment, Ipsen U, is returning in 2023 with some upgrades. Expanded course offerings will dig deeper into metallurgy, thermal processes, troubleshooting, and furnace mechanics. The curriculum will also be tailored for each class based on attendees’ industries, job functions, and types of furnaces used. The three-day course, taught by […]
March 15, 2023