Q&A with Tom Hart
What will your duties be as the Director of Sales for North America?
Prior to now, I was a product manager for vacuum furnaces in...
Transformation of bainite from austenite
In this column, I will discuss the transformation of bainite from austenite.
Introduction
During the late 1920s, during studies of isothermal transformation of austenite —...
Integrating effects of heat treatment into loading models
Finite element analysis (FEA) is widely used in mechanical design to predict part performance under various loading conditions. However, traditional loading models often assume...
IHEA’s Decarbonization SUMMIT just around the corner
Better energy management and improvement of process efficiencies remain at the top of manufacturers’ minds. These contribute to decarbonization while ultimately saving the company...
Imre Felde recognized for serving 10 years as IFHTSE treasurer
Prof. Imre Felde was recognized at the 30th IFHTSE World Congress in Suzhou, China, for his 10 years of service as treasurer of IFHTSE.
Felde...
Utility of design of experiments in materials testing
Then faced with a need to optimize a process, gain as much information as possible; design of experiments (DOE) is a go-to scientific method...
Q&A with James P. Adams
The WorldPM2026 World Congress & Exhibition — sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation — will be June 25-29, 2026, at the Montreal Convention...
Decarbonization still matters – Don’t be left behind
Still trying to decide your next move regarding decarbonization? While the push to decarbonize may have waned somewhat where the federal government is concerned,...
Sabine Denis to be awarded IFHTSE Medal at 30th World Congress
Sabine Denis with the University of Lorraine, Institut Jean Lamour, will be awarded the IFHTSE Medal for her lifetime achievements in numerical modeling of...
Transformation of austenite to pearlite
In this column, I will discuss the different types of precipitation hardening stainless steels and discuss their physical metallurgy.
Pearlite was named by Henry Howe...
European Conference on Heat Treatment in Prague well attended
The European Conference on Heat Treatment and 5th International Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering in Automotive and Transportation Applications “Heat Treatment in...
The art and science of Nadcap audit
My company has an audit coming up later this year, and as the team gets ready for the Nadcap Heat Treat audit, it always...
Transformation of pearlite, ferrite to austenite in steels
In this article, I will discuss the transformation of pearlite and ferrite to austenite during the heating of steel into the austenite region. This...
Q&A with Steven Sumner
Why is nitriding gears and other parts so critical?
As we’re looking at manufacturing things, we need to make them so they last. Heat treating...
IHEA aims to focus on what matters most to heat treaters
There’s no question that we are living in times of uncertainty. But IHEA is committed to focusing on the issues that matter most to...
Sintering metal powders
In this column, I will discuss the process of sintering metal powders, an important part of manufacturing powder metallurgy (PM) parts.
Introduction
Powder metallurgy is a...
IHEA ignites this fall: Focus on innovation and education
This fall, the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) ushers in a dynamic lineup of initiatives designed to elevate industry knowledge and drive progress for...
QDE conference draws packed halls in Vancouver
High energy and cutting-edge technology were on display recently at the Third International Conference on Quenching and Distortion Engineering (QDE) in Vancouver. A strong...
Q&A with Arturo Arechavaleta
Nutec Bickley recently installed an annealing oven custom design for processing real mounted compact aluminum cable. What makes this custom design oven so unique?
Following...
Working with different generations: Part 2
In Part 1, I discussed how managers today need to be aware of not just the technical requirements of heat treating in order to...
Ring rolling – An interesting forging practice
Rolled-ring forging is a specialized forging process used to create seamless rings of different sizes and profiles. These forgings are widely used in aerospace,...
From time/temperature to HTC
High-pressure gas quenching (HPGQ) involves quenching an austenitized part in an inert gas, resulting in a cleaner part and potentially reduced distortion compared to...
What you missed at the IHEA 2025 Annual Meeting
IHEA members gathered in Hilton Head Island in March as IHEA celebrated its 96th anniversary as part of its 2025 Annual Meeting. The program...
Imre Felde to be keynote lecturer at ECHT 2025 in Prague
The ECHT 2025 Conference and the 5th International Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering in Automotive and Transportation Applications will be in Prague...
Q&A with Marcello Tomolillo
Tenova recently received the final acceptance certificate for the modernization of a walking beam furnace at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Bruckhausen Plant in Duisburg, Germany. Thermal...
Q&A with Bill Pernice
What is your role with PPG?
I am the global segment director for Oil and Gas within PPG’s Protective & Marine Coatings business. My role...
Delta ferrite formation in fasteners
During the manufacture of fasteners, the formation of iron phosphide as delta ferrite can occur during heat treatment. This can have a deleterious effect...
IHEA offers online courses for industrial process heating
IHEA’s comprehensive online learning courses are designed to cater to both beginners and seasoned professionals. Start with the Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating course,...
Working with different generations: Communication
> Part 1 of a series on working with different generations
If there is one constant in life, it’s that things change. In heat treating,...
Stay up-to-date with conference updates
The Third International Conference on Quenching and Distortion Engineering in Vancouver, Canada, May 5-8, will be in conjunction with AeroMat 2025. This is a...
IHEA advances decarbonization efforts with SUMMIT program and webinars
One of the greatest benefits of an IHEA membership is the resources to help member companies and their customers navigate change. Beyond the main...
The meta-stable microstructure of martensite
In this column, we will discuss martensite and its formation.
Heat treating steel involves heating the component into the austenite range. Once the part is...
MacKenzie retires from Quaker Houghton
D. Scott MacKenzie, PhD, FASM, Quaker Houghton Research Fellow, recently retired from Quaker Houghton January 31. For the past 24 years, he worked at...
Cleaning for heat treatment – Part V
Fifth in a series » Among the many specifications applied to finished heat-treated goods, the cleanliness of those goods is increasingly important in appearance, performance, and...
Q&A with Steven Sumner
Why is nitriding gears and other parts so critical?
As we’re looking at manufacturing things, we need to make them so they last. Heat treating...
There’s never been a better time to be an IHEA member
The rapidly changing landscape of the industrial heating marketplace means it’s critically important for our industry to come together. Become a member and make...
Bending under pressure: Controlling distortion
Distortion from heat treatment is a main concern because heat treatment is often one of the last steps in the manufacturing process. Excessive distortion...
Friend or work colleague? Can they be both?
Some cultures focus on the fact that work is work. You keep your relationships at work separate from those of your personal life. In...
Cleaning for heat treatment – Part IV
Fourth in a series » Among the many specifications applied to finished heat-treated goods, the cleanliness of those goods is increasingly important in appearance, performance, and...
IFHTSE World Congress scholarships awarded
At the 29th IFHTSE World Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, awards were given to Benjamin Dollhofer of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany...
