"The global dental 3D printing market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period... Dental 3D printing is a form of modern dentistry and is considered to be wide-spreading in the dental industry. Dental 3D printing involves creating three dimensional solid dental models such as dentures, surgical guides, dental implants, crown, and bridges." From Market Research Future Report: Dental 3D Printing Market
For this Heat Treat TodayTechnical Tuesday, we are featuring a Best of the Web that highlights cutting edge applications of additive manufacturing (AM). For many in the world of heat treat, AM and 3D are things of the future, oftentimes foreign to the heat treater's processes. What this article reveals is that AM can be utilized in essential and beneficial ways within heat treating.
An excerpt: "...This research and development project managed to optimize the process of making a dental prosthesis using a vacuum furnace. The additive manufacturing allows to create shapes, weights and dimensions customized on different needs and with a precision that has no equal. Strengthened by these peculiarities, the research team worked to further refine and complete the process chain of dental prostheses. Let's see step by step how this process happened."
A U.S. manufacturer in high pressure technology has delivered the world’s fastest fan-driven hot isostatic press (HIP) to Italy’s PRES-X, a start-up established to meet the post-production needs of 3D printed metal components. Its industry focus is on aerospace, space, defense, racing, automotive, packaging, and medical device markets.
Additionally, this HIP model is specifically designed for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Installation of the press makes PRES-X the first company worldwide to deploy the fan-driven HIP that was designed for this application.
The maker of the fan-driven HIP, Quintus Technologies, notes that the model, QIH 60 M URC®, has capabilities which make it possible to eliminate several operations in the AM production line, and thus create a more cost-effective process. A cooling rate of 1500K/minute can be achieved while minimizing thermal distortion and non-uniform grain growth, producing 3D printed parts with optimal material properties.
Andrea Scanavini CEO and Founder PRES-X (photo source: https://www.tctmagazine.com/)
“Our vision is to become the innovation leader within HIP,” comments Andrea Scanavini, CEO and founder of PRES-X. “The QIH 60’s innovative capabilities have already prompted customers to review their parts production methods, even in application areas that have long used more traditional techniques. This is allowing us to see new project starts and growth in orders and revenue despite a very challenging global market situation.”
Welcome toHeat Treat Today'sThis Week in Heat TreatSocial Media. As you know, there is so much content available on the web that it’s next to impossible to sift through all of the articles and posts that flood our inboxes and notifications on a daily basis. So, Heat Treat Todayis here to bring you the latest in compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat news from the different social media venues that you’ve just got to see and read!
Check out what heat treating 3D parts does to the integrity of this aluminum piece. Join the discussion in the thread below to see what makes the difference: proper printing or proper heat treatment.
2. Getting Social Online
Let's not talk about the you-know-what that is causing reverberating changes throughout the world. Suffice it to say, many are looking for ways to network, meet, work, and, well, live at a distance. Here are some ways that social media has helped people in the heat treat industry draw people together.
Family Day
Figuring out how to be keep the momentum going at your plant or manufacturing facility may be a challenge, but NitrexMexico seems to have the right idea in (a) recognizing the whole life that their employees have, and (b) throwing a special celebration virtually.
Not wanting to miss out on FAMILY DAY, Nitrex Mexico treated employees & families to a home-delivered catered meal. According to Nayelly Torres, HR Coordinator, the event was created 3 yrs ago to recognize the important role family plays in empowering us to be the best we can be. pic.twitter.com/EbAARvDJgo
Recognition isn't just internal. Focusing on missions outside of one's own life has the interesting effect of drawing people together. See SECO/WARWICK's participation in an endeavor to do just that.
?We do pushups for a little boy named Kajetan, accepting the #GaszynChallenge.? ?
We always put our best endeavors to do more, so we DOUBLED the bet #donating 10 pln for each "pushinguping person" ‼️
These media shared online commemorate the recent past of the heat treat industry. The industry was very different - forget how everyone lived in black and white!! - but also still the same. Check out the media below to get glimpse of the times 50 to 75 years ago.
Geeking Out Over 1945 Aluminum Heat Treat Footage
This YouTube video is an educational film released in the last year of World War II (to give you a context reference) for the heat treatment of aluminum. You can find part 2 by going to this YouTuber's channel.
Bodycote Induction Heating from 1945
What procedures can you see in this picture from an induction heating plant from 1945? Any regulations or plant layout changes as compared to today's?
A "Game Changer" from the 70's
Think about what makes a game changer. This car bottom furnace most certainly qualified as such in 1977, using the most cutting edge technology of its time. Like John Hubbard's sister, there may be something worth sharing in the forgotten news of the past.
4. Reading and Podcast Corner
Ever wanted to have access to resources for on the job training? Read or listen to the sources below to learn a new technique, tip, or other aspect of the industry.
The Future of Heat Treat and the Environment
Center for Heat Treating Excellence
Being a manufacturer with in-house heat treating requires awareness to innovation, and the Center for Heat Treating Excellence is a cooperative membership that keeps you on the cutting edge. Listen to the projects and mission of CHTE in the podcast.
All combustion is not created equal. Listen to Carl Nicolia explain how small changes to your furnace administration can result in high value solutions.
What will Conferences Look Like in the Future?
With protocols and general modes of holding conferences changing over this year, Thomas Report provides an insightful look at how these changes may affect how conferences are conducted in a post-COVID world. Check out the list in this article; maybe you yourself have already thought of one or two of these.
5. Heat Treat Hashtags
Stay current with the latest posts by using these heat treat related hashtags. When you post something on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook, help people find you by using the hashtag that works for you, and @HeatTreatToday so that we can see it too!
#MetalMonday
While many manufacturers and suppliers of heat treatment products have used this hashtag over the years, the most prolific user at this time is Bodycote.
#ManufacturingMonday
Looking for a useful hashtag? This one is a practical add-on which alerts to quite a few tips in the industry.
This one is very similar to #MetalMonday, but it is not as streamlined. Check it out and see what you can find on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook!
#Mfg
Another general hashtag, you never know what you will find, whether it be a fringe development or cutting edge new safety measure. @HeatTreatToday if you find anything worth sharing!
#heattreating
Of course, this hashtag exists! The next time you share a post or post something yourself, be sure to use the hashtag to increase your views!
Source: TAV, the Vacuum Furnaces Blog
