Thermal Processing Magazine

Blue M®, a global industrial and laboratory ovens manufacturer, has announced the shipment of a stacked mechanical convection oven to be used for non-hazardous curing applications between 300°C and 400°C. This oven features custom shelving designed to ensure safe and convenient loading and unloading for operators. Each chamber features a pair of welded C-channel shelf […]

Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of one gas fired walk-in batch oven to a leading manufacturer in the defense industry. This batch oven will be used for curing filament-wound composite materials. The oven has the capacity to process a 78,000-pound load of composite material wound on a 40’ long mandrel, carried on a load […]

Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania announced it has been awarded Pratt & Whitney, PWA 11, “Heat Treatments” approval. This milestone positions the Western PA facility as a top choice for customers requiring thermal processing that meets Pratt & Whitney’s rigorous standards. The facility is now certified to perform heat treatments for P&W’s Suffix 17, “Precipitation […]

AFC-Holcroft, a prominent North American industrial furnace manufacturer and Tokai Konetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial furnaces in Japan and China, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing their industrial furnace business for electronics part and battery material (anode/cathode) processing in North America. AFC-Holcroft specializes in designing and manufacturing […]

Algas-SDI has introduced the Phoenix RH multi-tube recuperator, designed for reliable performance and maximum fuel savings. The Phoenix Tube Heat (TH) is designed to fire into radiant and immersion tubes with the option to incorporate the multi-tube Recupe Heat (RH) exhaust recuperator for improved efficiency. The industry proven TH burner nozzle design creates a spiraling […]

Cincinnati Radiator, a leading American manufacturer of radiators and cooling products, has expanded its production capabilities at its Fairfield, Ohio facility with the addition of a new Ipsen Vacuum Aluminum Brazing (VAB) furnace. This investment enables Cincinnati Radiator to perform in-house radiator core brazing, reducing reliance on overseas suppliers and significantly improving lead times for […]

FPM Heat Treating announced the acquisition of a cutting-edge vacuum furnace from Solar Manufacturing, representing a significant investment in FPM’s growing capabilities to serve the manufacturing community, especially in the automotive and aerospace sectors. This advanced furnace is fully compliant with NFPA, NADCAP, AMS, CQI-9, and other critical industry standards. This acquisition is driven by […]

Plibrico recently marked a historic milestone with the grand opening and dedication of its new state-of-the-art production facility in Oak Hill, Ohio. Plibrico celebrated the occasion with a two-day Go Live Showcase, featuring a dynamic mix of learning and discussions that highlighted the company’s dedication to continuous innovation, growth, and development in the refractory industry. […]

Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. announced the appointment of Charles (Charlie) Caldwell as the quality manager for its new facility in Chesterfield. With more than a decade of experience in the commercial heat-treating industry, Charlie brings a wealth of expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. A 2011 graduate of Walsh College, Caldwell […]

Tenova, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry,  announced a significant milestone for Nucor Steel Louisiana in the United States. In August 2024, the Energiron direct reduction (DR) plant of the steelmaker achieved the world production record of 330.3 tons per hour (tph) of cold direct […]

Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Politechnika Wrocławska, WUST) of Poland is marking a new chapter in its commitment to innovation and excellence in materials science. The university is making strides in metallurgical research and industrial collaborations with its new Nitrex horizontal nitriding system, featuring Nitreg® and Nitreg®-S technologies. WUST has strategically invested in a […]

ECM USA’s Vincent Lelong presented low-pressure carburizing with vacuum furnace technology at Purdue University’s School of Materials Engineering undergraduate seminar in November. This seminar regularly features industry speakers, some of whom are members of the Purdue Heat Treating Consortium. Dedicated to advancing the science and technology of industrial metal treating through cutting-edge research and collaboration […]

A leading designer and manufacturer of industrial ovens and furnaces, The Grieve Corporation is currently marking its 75th year in business. Begun in 1949 as a small job shop in Chicago, the company now occupies a 100,000-square-foot facility in Round Lake, Illinois. Grieve ovens are used for a variety of heat-treating applications such as drying […]