Keeping the momentum going
One of the challenging things about manufacturing is the need to continually stay motivated each day. This is because in the manufacturing world of...
Titanium and its alloys
In this column, I will discuss the different types of titanium alloys and review their physical metallurgy.
Introduction
Titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace, chemical,...
Stowe & Sons provides energy engineering services to a diverse range of sectors
In the fall of 2025, after 24 years in industrial manufacturing plants followed by 14 years in the energy engineering business, owner and principal...
A message from the new IFHTSE vice president
It is a great honor to serve as your new vice president. I take on this role out of deep passion for our field...
Q&A with Andrew Tucker
With the growing demand for heat-treating processes across industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and energy, advanced ceramics are playing an increasingly vital role...
Q&A with Dr. Leslie Frame
How long have you been involved with IFHTSE (International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering) and how did you get involved?
I’ve been on...
Heat treatment of nickel-based superalloys
Heat treatment of nickel‑based superalloys is designed to control precipitation, dissolution, and coarsening of strengthening phases, primarily the ordered γ' phase in an FCC...
Capturing the critical transfer step
One of the most overlooked processes in heat treatment of steel parts is the transfer step where parts are moved from the heating furnace...
Stronger together: Engage, lead, and shape the future with IHEA
The thermal process heating industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From sustainability initiatives and energy management efforts to economic pressures and tariff concerns,...
Welcome address from the new IFHTSE president
Dear members and friends of IFHTSE:
I am honored to step into the role of president for our federation. Our organization has a long history...
Q&A with Jason Cillo
Some of Thermal Product Solutions’ ovens are used in semiconductor manufacturing. What types of oven configurations work best in this sector?
Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)...
The paradox of work and happiness
There are obviously a lot of factors that go into making a company successful. Probably the biggest factor is the people who work there....
Superalloys maintain strength, resist heat
Superalloys are used in a wide variety of applications that require oxidation resistance, high temperature creep resistance, and strength at elevated temperature. They are...
Knowledgeable support, timely service for industrial combustion systems
Thermal Energy Engineering Company (TEECO) is a service company focused on supporting industrial combustion systems across numerous disciplines. Whether it’s baking cheesecakes, melting metals, ...
Farewell message from the IFHTSE president
Dear friends of IFHTSE,
It has already been two years since I took office as president, and my term is coming to an end. These...
Q&A with Jason Cillo
Some of Thermal Product Solutions’ ovens are used in semiconductor manufacturing. What types of oven configurations work best in this sector?
Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)...
IHEA’s digital classroom: New webinars and online learning
IHEA’s webinar series continues in 2026: IHEA’s webinar series highlights carbon-producing heating processes and offers practical ways to improve their performance, lower energy use,...
Feeding the feedback for heat treat success
Last year, I started a podcast called “Work Sucks, But I Like It.” It was definitely inspired by the aerospace industry heat-treat requirements in...
Temper embrittlement in steels
The use of small additions of molybdenum reduces the susceptibility of steels to TE. Temper embrittlement (TE) occurs in quenched and tempered steels that...
Lesley Frame is new IFHTSE president for 2026-2027 term
Lesley Frame will be serving as the new president of IFHTSE for 2026-2027. Dr. Frame is associate professor of Materials Science and Engineering, past-UTC...
Q&A with Michael Zulauf
What is heavy mill scale, and what problems can it cause?
Mill scale is a thin, flaky layer of bluish iron oxides that forms on...
Tempered martensite embrittlement
In this column, I will discuss tempered martensite embrittlement and its primary causes.
Introduction
Once a part has been quenched, it must be tempered. This accomplishes...
Bridging simulation and measurement
Gears are among the most critical and geometrically complex components in modern mechanical systems. Their performance depends not only on precise geometry but also...
Azbil North America offers flame safeguard equipment for combustion applications
As members of the IHEA heat treatment community, Azbil North America aims to make a meaningful contribution to the North American market. Being a...
MacKenzie gets 2025 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award
D. Scott MacKenzie recently received the 2025 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award. He was awarded “in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to...
Q&A with Lily Heinemann
Bodycote recently announced that two of its U.K. facilities are operating with zero carbon emissions. How was this made possible and why was it...
Q&A with Jason Cillo
Some of Thermal Product Solutions’ ovens are used in semiconductor manufacturing. What types of oven configurations work best in this sector?
Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)...
Reflections after a Nadcap audit
We recently finished up a Nadcap heat-treat audit at the facility where I work, and no matter how many times I think they are...
Widmanstätten ferrite
In this column, I will discuss the formation of Widmanstätten ferrite from austenite in steel. This microstructure has a unique appearance and shares some...
Books on steel for metallurgists and heat treaters
There are many books, papers, and publications that metallurgists and heat treaters rely on to assist with heat treating, material selection, failure analysis, or...
Learn from the best: Expand your knowledge with IHEA education
IHEA’s online courses have been a successful source of high-level education for those who prefer a virtual learning experience. The Fundamentals of Industrial Process...
More than a thousand attend successful 30th World Congress
Nearly 800 scholars, experts, and scientific and technological personnel attended the 30th World Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering at the Suzhou Shishan...
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,...
