May/June 2018
Heat treatment of PM parts by hot isostatic pressing
Several advantages can be seen by using pre-stressed wire-wound hot isostatic presses for consolidating of metal powder.
Filler metal control in sinter brazing
The control of the filler metal at the braze joint of a sinter brazed product has significant impact on the quality and yield of complex shapes.
Customized, modern process control system saves time, money
When a manufacturer of fasteners and fastening system components needed a more reliable process control system, it turned to Conrad Kacsik for an upgrade that would work with its older hardware.
Heat treating is not for the faint of heart
Why heat-treating furnaces look the way they do, Part 2
Atmosphere furnace control
Proper temperature is crucial to part quality, but don’t overlook its effect on atmosphere control
Carbon potential verification
Choose from several verification methods for best fit, then develop a plan to correct for out-of-spec test results
Maximize downtime for large repairs
When your furnace is down for large repairs, use the opportunity to catch up on overdue or extensive maintenance
Q&A with Richard Slattery
Vice President, Engineering with Capstan Atlantic
IHEA: Industrial Heating Equipment Association
Manufacturing executive summit set for the thermal-process industry
Praxair, Inc.
Responding quickly to heat-treat issues
Through the use of industrial gases, Praxair, Inc. endeavors to help its customers find the best way to use its gases and increase efficiency in the heat-treat industry.