The week that gave us Furnaces North America 2018 is winding down. This is also the week that Heat Treat Today launched its inaugural print edition, as well as a digital version of the print edition, with the popular 40 Under 40 feature, highlighting the Class of 2018, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, skilled professionals who are making a difference in the heat treating industry before they turn 41. We invited the 40 Under 40 ’18 members who were at FNA to visit us at the Heat Treat Today booth to pick up their own copy of the print magazine — and one for their moms, as well — and for a photo session to share with local or company media. We are posting the photos below that we were able to capture, plus a few others here from FNA 2018.
North America’s leading supply chain exhibition and conference for advanced ceramic and glass materials, manufacturing and technologies, is gearing up for their 2019 event, bringing together manufacturers and engineers from across the medical, automotive, electronics, aerospace and defense, and energy sectors to source new materials and technologies, network with like-minded professionals, and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the ceramic industry.
from Ceramics Expo 2018
Now in its fifth year, Ceramics Expo, to be held April 30-May 1, 2019, will once again host more than 300 leading global manufacturers and suppliers from across the supply chain. Running concurrently with the exhibition is Conference @ Ceramics Expo, where over 60 speakers will share their technical expertise in ceramics and provide real-world case studies, new technologies, and materials, along with information on industry trends.
Ceramics Expo provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear the latest advancements in ceramic materials, technologies, manufacturing, gain an in-depth view of the ceramic materials markets, the latest innovations and R&D for commercialization, manufacturing and technological solutions, challenges and future requirements, alongside a 300-vendor supply chain exhibition.
The free-to-attend conference will run alongside the main exhibition and is specially designed for engineers and decision makers from OEMs and Tier 1s in the automotive, aerospace/defense, medical, electronics, industrial, energy, and communication industries.
Why you should attend the conference:
Gain a 360° view of the ceramic materials market: new material formulations, future material requirements of end-user markets and material challenges
Find solutions to technology development and implementation, cost reduction and scaling-up of manufacturing processes
Benefit from in-depth insights into new ceramic material properties, performance, applications, and efficiencies
Discover the latest innovative ceramic R&D for commercialization
Learn the latest innovative forming processes for unique geometries and high surface area parts
Optimize your manufacturing processes through microstructure and multiscale modeling
New for 2019:
Supply chain exhibition with 300+ exhibiting companies
Two-track manufacturing and applications conference
B2B meetings connecting exhibitors with key buyers
Complimentary networking receptions
Ceramics Expo 2019 will take place at the I-X Center, Cleveland, Ohio, from Tuesday, April 30, to Wednesday, May 1, 2019, with a gala reception and networking event for exhibitors and VIPs, on Monday, April 29.
For more information, visit Ceramic Expo 2019’s page: http://www.ceramicsexpousa.com/
The call for speakers is open. If interested, click here: http://www.ceramicsexpousa.com/conference/call-for-speakers
As representatives from the heat treat industry gather over the next couple of days in Indianapolis, Indiana, for Furnaces North America 2018, Heat Treat Todayis offering two new resources for attendees to peruse in between meetings or sessions — and for those not in attendance, there’s no need to feel left out because one of these resources is digital.
Today, Monday, October 8, 2018, Heat Treat Today launches its digital edition of the inaugural Heat Treat Today publication, with the physical edition to be distributed on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at FNA.
While “the melting pot of the best minds in heat treating” brings you multiple opportunities for networking, valuable technical sessions presented by industry experts, and an exhibitor’s hall with over 170 suppliers ready to help you, Heat Treat Today promises to enhance your FNA experience with the following features:
Our inaugural 40 Under 40 Class of 2018, highlighting 40 enthusiastic, forward-thinking, skilled professionals who have made a mark on the heat treating industry before their 41st birthday (plus 10 Honorable Mentions)
101 Heat TreatTips — troubleshooting, preventative, green initiatives, safety reminders, time savers — from experts representing all facets of the heat treating industry.
A round-up of NewsChatteritems featuring personnel and company news, equipment transactions, acquisitions and expansions, and kudos — what have your colleagues been up to in the last few months?
A selection of Technical Tuesday articles that examine the how, what, why, and when of a variety of heat treating operations.
Heat Treat Shop — where the buying and selling begins
You don’t have to wait for the print edition to read the new Heat TreatToday publication!
Heat Treat Today is very pleased to present the inaugural 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. These enthusiastic, forward-thinking, skilled professionals are part of the reason the future of this industry is bright. We invite you to click to our newly unveiled page and read how this inaugural class is breaking barriers, saying yes to challenges, resolving the impossible, and reinforcing the culture of hard work and customer service.
Have a young professional in mind who should have been included? The nomination page will remain live to begin receiving submissions for the 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. Do it now!
And if you’re at FNA next week, visit us at Booth #505 and pick up a copy of the Heat Treat Today inaugural print edition with the 40 Under 40 featured, as well as 10 Honorable Mentions, and many more articles pertinent to our industry such as:
101 Heat Treat Tips
Samplings from our Technical Tuesday and News Chatter features
Heat Treat Shop listings
If you can’t make it to FNA, on Monday, October 8, 2018, a digital version of the print edition will be released online and through the Heat Treat Today e-newsletter.
Thanks to all those who nominated individuals for this inaugural 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.
A Baker’s Dozen Quick Heat Treat News Items to Keep You Current
Heat Treat Today offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry.
Personnel and Company Chatter
John Hubbard, P.E., has been awarded the 2018 Distinguished Alumni of the year award from Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz College of Engineering, which has provided a tradition of high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in engineering and engineering technology. Hubbard recently joined Calvert Street to form Thermal Process Holdings to create a new North American heat treating group.
Paulo is pleased to announce the promotion of two employees to new roles in the company. Scott Herzing, a 20-year company veteran who most recently was Manager of Project Engineering, will take over as Vice President of Engineering. And Jessica Sickmeier, who had been Director of Human Resources Development, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources.
Contour Hardening, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Crawford as its new CEO and President. The appointment, which became official on July 30, 2018, follows the recent passing of Contour Hardening’s founder, CEO and President, John Storm.
The National Tooling and Machining Association, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has announced the appointment of Dean Bartles, PhD, as their new president, succeeding Dave Tilstone, who is retiring after serving as president since 2010. Bartles brings almost four decades of experience in the manufacturing sector, most recently as the director of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH). Previously, Bartles served as a president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, president of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute, founding executive director of the Digital Manufacturing & Design Innovation Institute, and founding chairman of the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition.
Kristopher R. Westbrooks was recently named as executive vice president and chief financial officer to succeed current CFO Christopher J. Holding at TimkenSteel Corp., based in Canton, Ohio. Westbrooks joined the company in this new role on September 24, 2018.
Jim Feltner, vice president of sales and marketing with FPM Heat Treating, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, was recently honored with an Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from the Daily Herald Business Ledger, nominated by Tom Merrick.
Scott Herzing joins Paulo.
Jessica Sickmeier joins Paulo.
Ben Crawford, new CEO and President of Contour Hardening
NTMA new president Dean Bartles, Ph.D.
Kristopher R. Westbrooks, executive vice president and chief financial officer, TimkenSteel Corp
Jim Feltner of FPM Heat Treating honored with Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
Equipment Chatter
A Warrington, PA, furnace manufacturer recently delivered a large dual chamber unit to a metal stamping manufacturer in the Midwest. Lucifer Furnaces built Model HL82-P24, a hardening furnace over tempering oven, as a space-saving combination for multipurpose heat treating. The upper hardening chamber heats to 2300°F with 6.5” multilayer insulation throughout the chamber.
A vacuum furnace heat exchanger cleaning process has been developed by Souderton, PA, company Solar Atmospheres, involving a 12-hour soak submerged in a suitable tub using a water base cleaning agent. Recirculated forced water jets wash out the accumulated dirt from deep inside the heat exchanger. It is then pressure washed and blown dry with nitrogen gas. The heat exchanger is cleaned to an as new condition and then returned to the user.
A global manufacturer recently purchased a second vacuum furnace from SECO/VACUUM, a SECO/WARWICK company, for its US-based manufacturing operations. This second furnace, a vacuum temper furnace for tempering and stress relieving metal parts, is part of the company’s new US-based manufacturing expansion and becomes a centerpiece in a new processing line for the company.
An electrically heated annealing furnace was recently shipped to a firearms manufacturer to be used for annealing an assortment of brass and bronze firearm caps. Wisconsin Oven Corporation provided this conveyor furnace with a maximum temperature rating of 1,400° F (760° C) and a normal operating temperature of 572° to 1,202° F (300° to 650° C).
Lucifer Furnaces LLC recently delivered a large dual chamber unit to a metal stamping manufacturer.
A vacuum furnace heat exchanger cleaning process has been developed by Souderton, PA, company Solar Atmospheres, involving a 12-hour soak submerged in a suitable tub using a water base cleaning agent.
A global manufacturer recently purchased a second vacuum furnace from SECO/VACUUM, a SECO/WARWICK company, for its US-based manufacturing operations.
Wisconsin Oven Corporation recently shipped an electrically heated annealing furnace to a firearms manufacturer.
Kudos Chatter
On 24 September, at the Grand Gala of the Business Leader 2018, SECO/WARWICK was awarded for the second time the statuette in recognition of the company’s strong market position. Katarzyna Sawka, Marketing Director of SECO/WARWICK Group, collected the award on behalf of the Company. “Business Leader” is the award that recognizes the best companies in Western Poland who conduct their business in a transparent and honest manner and their success is a regional trademark.
Pelican Wire was named Manufacturer of the Year in the Small Business category at the 2018 Manufacturers Association of Florida “MAF Exchange” conference and awards banquet. Selected from over fifty nominees spanning numerous industries and cities throughout the State of Florida, Pelican Wire also received this award in 2014.
Ohio Star Forge, a steel firm with heat treating, cold roll forming, and CNC machining capabilities, recently held a ribbon cutting for its expansion and celebrated its 30th anniversary at the company’s location in Youngstown, Ohio. Ohio Star Forge was originally a joint venture of Copperweld Steel and Japanese company Daido Steel.
Katarzyna Sawka, Global Group Marketing Director SECO/WARWICK, received the Innovation Leader Award on behalf of the company.
Pelican Wire was named Manufacturer of the Year.
Ohio Star Forge recently held ribbon cutting for its expansion and celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Heat Treat Today is pleased to join in the announcements of growth and achievement throughout the industry by highlighting them here on our News Chatter page. Please send any information you feel may be of interest to manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors to the editor at editor@heattreattoday.com.
A valuable reference publication that combines a metallographic atlas for steels and cast irons and an introductory textbook covering the fundamentals of phase transformations and heat treatment of these materials has recently been updated and re-released in a fourth edition English translation.
Metallography of Steels: Interpretation of Structure and the Effects of Processing was first published in 1951 by Professor Hubertus Colpaert from the Institute for Technological Research (IPT) of São Paulo, Brazil. The book became one of the most important Brazilian references for professionals interested in the processing, treatment, and application of steels and cast irons and has now been updated and translated by Professor André Luiz V. da Costa e Silva, preserving the concept of the original edition. Important developments in the areas of metallographic characterization and steel and iron products were added. Progress in the understanding of the transformations that made the extraordinary developments of these alloys possible was also added to the new edition.
Every important stage of processing, from casting to cold working is clearly discussed and copiously illustrated with metallographs that show the obtained structures, both desired and those achieved when deviations occur.
Most metallographs are of actual industrial materials, and a large number originate from industry leaders or laboratories at the forefront of steel and iron development. As steel continues to be the most widely used metallic material in the world, Metallography of Steels continues to be an essential reference for students, metallographers, and engineers interested in understanding processing-properties-structure relationships of the material. The balance between theoretical and applied information makes this book a useful resource even for experienced steel practitioners.
Metallography of Steels: Interpretation of Structure and the Effects of Processing is available at http://www.asminternational.org/metallographyofsteels or by calling the ASM International Service Center at 440-338-5151.)
15 Quick Heat Treat News Items to Keep You Current
Heat Treat Todayoffers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry.
Personnel and Company Chatter
ThermTech of Waukesha, Wisconsin, celebrates the groundbreaking of a 10,500-square-foot manufacturing addition. Construction is expected to be completed in December 2018.
An Ohio-based engineering firm, Dana Incorporated, announced a new series of Brevini™ heavy-duty winch drives for marine and offshore applications. This new series of lightweight winch drives have been engineered with a sealing system designed to withstand harsh marine environments, and with improved power density, housing made from either cast iron or steel, and high-radial load bearings to deliver reliable lifting performance for heavy loads.
Brunel University London opened its Advanced Metal Processing Centre (AMPC) at the Brunel Center for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), which will enable R&D activity to enable innovations, such as lightweight car parts, to make the leap from the lab to full-scale industrial trials. The 1,500 sq m AMPC facility includes industrial and pilot-scale equipment for processing and fabrication of extruded metals (novel bending processes, machining, and advanced joining); additional casting processes (gravity die casting and sand casting, etc.), and supporting materials characterization technologies (strength and fatigue testing and 3D x-ray tomography).
A global leader in manufacturing and overhauling aerospace structures, systems, and components, Triumph Group, Inc., based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, recently announced that its Aerospace Structures business has been awarded a multi-year airframe component contract for Lockheed Martin’s C130J Super Hercules program. Under initial terms of the contract, Triumph Fabrications in San Diego, California will provide 108 different part numbers for the C130J program. The parts include fabricated sheet metal structures made from a combination of aluminum, steel and titanium materials that will be fitted to the nacelle, wing and fuselage sections of the aircraft.
Aerospace equipment manufacturer Liebherr Aerospace has been awarded another contract from Boeing Commercial Airplanes for their 777 and 777X programs. Liebherr-Aerospace will deliver two electronic components of the main gear steering system for the two wide-bodies: the main gear steering control unit and the nose gear steering position transducer.
Engineered bearings and power transmission manufacturer, The Timken Company, based in Canton, Ohio, recently completed the acquisition of Rollon Group, a leader in engineered linear motion products. Rollon specializes in the design and manufacture of engineered linear guides, telescopic rails and linear actuators used in a wide range of industries such as passenger rail, aerospace, packaging and logistics, medical and automation.
Gear Motions, which has divisional offices in central New York, recently appointed to executive positions: Dan Bartelli to Director of Operations of Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions, and Anna Pastore to Corporate Controller. Bartelli, who began his career as a machinist, also recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions. He is responsible for all Nixon Gear Division Operations including Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering. Pastore previously served as Director of Finance for Cascade & Maverik Lacrosse, and Vice President of Finance of the Produce and Technology Division at Agway.
Worthington Industries, a metals manufacturing firm based in Columbus, Ohio, announced today that Mark Russell, president and COO is retiring. Andy Rose has been named president and will continue as chief financial officer (CFO). Geoff Gilmore has been named vice president and chief operating officer (COO) and will also continue to lead the Pressure Cylinders business.
Brunel University London opens its Advanced Metal Processing Centre.
Triumph Group awarded multi-year airframe component contract for Lockheed Martin.
Liebherr Aerospace has been awarded 777 and 777X contract from Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The Timken Company The Timken Company, based in Canton, Ohio, recently acquires Rollon Group
Dan Bartelli, Director of Operations, Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions.
Anna Pastore joins Gear Motions as Corporate Controller.
Andy Rose, president and CEO, Worthington Industries.
Geoff Gilmore, vice-president and COO, Worthington Industries.
Equipment Chatter
An electric box furnace has been supplied to a plant located in Louisiana that is a global supplier of large industrial valves for various industries. L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc., shipped this furnace, which is the fifth supplied by the company to this facility. The furnace is used to both heat treat and temper various rings and seals deployed in the manufacturing of valves used in the power-generation field. It is also used for general heat treating of various steels prior to machining.
Two furnaces have recently been shipped to customers from Grieve Corporation. No. 1040 is a 2200°F (1204°C), inert atmosphere pit furnace, currently used for heat treating automotive parts in baskets at the customer’s facility. No. 989 is an electrically heated, 2,000°F (1,093°C) inert atmosphere furnace from Grieve, used to process fabricated parts at the customer’s facility.
A leader in the technology industry recently purchased an electrically heated enhanced duty walk-in oven from Wisconsin Oven Corporation to be used for composite curing small parts. The batch oven has the capability to heat 16,000 pounds of a composite material from 70° F to 350° F within 6-7 hours.
L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc., ships electric box furnace to valve manufacturer..
Grieve No. 1040, an inert atmosphere pit furnace, for heat treating automotive parts in baskets
Grieve No. 989 is an electrically heated, inert atmosphere furnace used to process fabricated parts.
Wisconsin Oven Corp shipped an electrically heated enhanced duty walk-in oven to the technology industry.
Kudos Chatter
Akron Steel Treating celebrated its 75th anniversary August 31, 2018, with guests, officials, employees, customers, and suppliers in attendance, as well as the deputy mayor for economic development, Samuel D. DeShazior, who presented AST president Joseph Powell with a letter of congratulations from Mayor Daniel Horrigan. Joe’s grandfather, Prosper P. Powell, founded the company in 1943, and his daughter, Christina Somogye, recently purchased a 10% interest in ASTC and is an integral part of the succession plan.
Deputy Mayor Samuel D. DeShazior presents Joseph Powell with letter.
Celebrating 75 years with Akron Steel Treating Company. L-R Thomas Wingens, Christina Somogye, Joseph Powell, Laura Miller, Mary Glenn, and Michael Garvey
For the second year in a row, GKN Aerospace has received a supplier award from Spirit AeroSystems. Spirit recognized GKN Aerospace with a Collaboration Values Partner award for superior performance at the 2018 Spirit AeroSystems supplier recognition banquet in Wichita, Kansas. In addition, GKN Aerospace also recently announced via Stratasysthat the company is improving production times and removing design constraints for multiple tooling applications since integrating additive manufacturing at its Filton manufacturing site in the UK.
Retech Systems, a SECO/WARWICK company based in Mendocino County, California, recently won North Bay Maker Award for “best manufacturing process innovation”.
Induction heating company Ambrell Corporation is the honoree for the Global Advancement Award and Ambrell President Tony Mazzullo is a finalist for CEO of the Year at the Technology and Manufacturing Awards, created by the Rochester Business Journal and Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association. The Global Advancement Award is given to a company that demonstrates dynamic growth through expansion of export opportunities and participation in new global markets. The CEO of the Yeardemonstrates leadership in the industry, commitment to staff development, and dedication to the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes Region. Tony Mazzullo is one of two finalists and the winner will be announced on October 23rd.
GKN Aerospace recognized for 2nd year in a row with a Collaboration Values Partner award for superior performance.
Retech Systems wins North Bay Maker Award for \”best manufacturing process innovation\”.
Ambrell Corporation is the honoree for the Global Advancement Award.
Heat Treat Today is pleased to join in the announcements of growth and achievement throughout the industry by highlighting them here on our News Chatter page. Please send any information you feel may be of interest to manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors to the editor at editor@heattreattoday.com.
A burner manufacturer and distributor recently established an Italian-based heating solutions brand in the U.K.
EOGB Energy Products will supply Baltur’s commercial and industrial boilers and burners, expanding their range of Baltur products for domestic, commercial and industrial heating needs. Under the arrangement, EOGB will market, sell and support Baltur’s extensive range of commercial and industrial boilers and burners under the Baltur brand. Previously, EOGB had been Baltur’s sole distributor in the UK for their burner range only.
EOGB has been supplying Baltur’s oil, gas, and dual-fuel burners since 2000 and will continue to provide these products, whilst also adding a comprehensive range of commercial heating boilers to its portfolio.
“We’re delighted to bring a wider range of Baltur products to the UK market, all backed up by the high-quality customer service, technical support, and knowledge that EOGB has become known for over the past 25 years,” said EOGB’s managing director, Paul Barritt. “We’d encourage any commercial heating engineers to come along to our new showroom in Cambridgeshire and find out more about Baltur UK.”
Patrizia Selmi, European Export Manager at Baltur
“We have worked in partnership with EOGB for almost two decades and are proud that they are now introducing the Baltur brand to the UK as well as offering our range of world-class commercial boilers alongside the existing burner portfolio,” said Patrizia Selmi, European Export Manager at Baltur. “Together with leading customer service, product knowledge, and expertise, UK customers will benefit from the best all-round support to match our world-class products.”
A Florida-based manufacturer of thermocouple, resistance, and custom wire recently acquired a portion of the insulated thermocouple manufacturing business from a technology and manufacturing company that provides thermal products and systems to heat treating operations within the automotive, aerospace, defense, and medical industries worldwide.
Pelican Wire has completed the purchase of a portion of the SERV-RITE business from Watlow Electric, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The agreement includes equipment, design and manufacturing process information and customer account data.
“I’m excited to work with our long-time partner, Watlow Electric, to provide their customers continued superior service for these high-temperature thermocouple products,” said Ted Bill, president, Pelican Wire. “This is a great example of Pelican Wire’s ongoing commitment to the thermocouple wire industry.”
“This is a very natural transition for both companies. Watlow and Pelican Wire have a long history of cooperation to ensure customers can leverage the core capabilities of both to get the best solution,” said Randy Brown, Chief System Designer, Watlow.
Randy Brown, Chief System Designer, Watlow
As quoted from the August 31, 2018 “End of Life” (EOL) statement, “Watlow has already begun transferring both design and manufacturing knowledge of the product line to Pelican Wire. Pelican Wire already manufactures these constructions, so the transition is expected to be seamless.”
Pelican Wire will begin quoting and accepting orders on new and existing wire designs on September 17, 2018, and will begin manufacturing operations on or before October 15, 2018.
A Dozen Quick Heat Treat News Items to Keep You Current
Heat Treat Today offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry.
Personnel and Company Chatter
A partnership was recently formed between C3 DataLLC and CCPI Europe Ltd. for distribution of furnace software compliance products throughout the UK and Europe. C3 Data’s innovative software solutions are now available for streamlining furnace compliance processes for Nadcap, AMS2750, and CQI-9 for the UK & European aerospace and automotive industries.
The NextGenAM collaborative project, formed to establish the basis for a future system for series production using 3D printing technologies, has launched its pilot facility at Premium AEROTEC’s technology center in the German city of Varel. Premium AEROTEC, EOS, and Daimlerpartnered in this project, and the project team has been working on assessing the additive manufacturing process to see what kind of potential it holds for automation.
Industry leaders and executives gathered in Atlanta from July 30 – August 1 for the second ITPS(International ThermProcess Summit). Anne Goyer, IHEA’s Executive Vice President, noted that attendee evaluations showed executives felt the speakers and their presentations were very valuable. “I have been involved in organizing conferences and summits for more than 35 years. This year’s ITPS was one of the highest evaluated events we’ve ever produced.”
Heat Treatment Australia’s North American operations (HTA-Los Angeles) recently moved into a new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, as part of an ongoing improvement program to increase available services to N.A. industries. The company also reports an impending order of an age hardening furnace (12-ft) which will be delivered in January. “The new facility provides much-needed resources required to run the new equipment,” said Karen Stanton, referring to the availability of power and gas. The new address is 10140 Romandel Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, not far from the previous location.
C3 Data LLC and CCPI Europe Ltd join in partnership.
NextGenAM launches pilot facility.
ITPS was a success!
HTA Los Angeles has moved into a new facility.
Equipment Chatter
A Pennsylvania-based company that provides custom engineering and manufacturing of power equipment recently shipped a 360KVA, three-phase, 60HZ transformer for use in wire annealing. Magnetic Specialties produced a transformer that features an extended primary winding with multiple taps to adjust the output voltage of the high current secondary. The tap can easily be changed via the three phase tap switch mounted to the front of the enclosure. The delta connected secondary winding is designed for line currents up to 6,500 ARMS. The delta connection was made with large aluminum bus bars due to the high secondary current. The core and coil, along with the custom NEMA 1 enclosure, were designed using Solidworks 3D modeling.
A tool and equipment manufacturer recently received shipment of an electrically heated, standard two-zone, belt conveyor oven to be used to temper steel parts. The furnace, shipped by Wisconsin Oven Company, has the capability to heat 1,800 pounds of steel from 70° F to 425° F within a 1-hour time period. The tempering oven has work chamber dimensions of 3’0″ wide x 34’0″ long and 1’6″ high and a maximum operating temperature of 500° F.
A North American heat treater recently expanded its capabilities by adding a new ZeroFlow® precision gas nitriding vacuum furnace. The horizontal, front-loading furnace joins another SECO/WARWICK gas nitriding furnace already in production at the customer’s facility.
Magnetic Specialties ships transformer for use in wire annealing.
Wisconsin Oven Company ships belt conveyer oven.
SECO/WARWICK adds ZeroFlow® precision gas nitriding vacuum furnace.
Kudos Chatter
Professor Jerzy Michalski has been recognized as the 2018 Hephaestus Award. Organizers Nitrex Metal and United Process Controls announced the specialist in the design of gas nitriding processes and modeling of nitriding atmospheres as this year’s recipient. The award is bestowed upon individuals in the field of heat treating whose contributions have had an impact on surface engineering, materials science, and industrial processes or production techniques. The award will be presented to Prof. Michalski during the 3rd Novatherm Seminar, taking place October 3-5, 2018, in Poland.
Richard Sisson Jr. has been named a fellow of two materials science professional societies, the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE), and the American Ceramic Society(ACerS). The George F. Fuller Professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Manufacturing and Materials Science and Engineering programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), who directs the Center for Heat Treating Excellence, part of WPI’s Metal Processing Institute, received the IFHTSE fellowship at the 4th International Conference on HTSE in Automotive Applications in Spartanburg, S.C., in June, where he also delivered one of the conference’s three keynote addresses.
Nevada Heat Treating (NHT), based in Carson City, Nevada, was recently awarded a two year merit on their Nadcapheat treat accreditation.
FPM Heat Treating, a leading provider of heat treat processes in the Greater Midwest Region recently announced the successful re-certification of Nadcapaccreditation. FPM also reported that all three of the company’s commercial heat treating locations upgraded to the new ISO 9001-2015 certification standards.
Solar Atmospheres announced that all four of the company’s facilities have recently obtained certifications to AS9100 Revision D and ISO9001:2015. Solar has held AS and ISO quality management systems registration certificates since 2001. These latest releases are the most demanding international standards required of suppliers to the aviation, space, defense and medical industries.
Jerzy Michalski receives 2018 Hephaestus Award.
Richard Sisson, Ph.D., named fellow of IFHTSE and ACerS.
Nevada Heat Treating awarded 2 yr merit on Nadcap accreditation.
FPM heat Treating achieves re-certification of Nadcap accreditation..
All four Solar Atmospheres obtained certifications to AS9100 Revision D and ISO9001:2015.
Heat Treat Todayis pleased to join in the announcements of growth and achievement throughout the industry by highlighting them here on our News Chatter page. Please send any information you feel may be of interest to manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors to the editor at editor@heattreattoday.com.
