Richard B. Conway Founder/Director/CTO DELTA H® Technologies, LLC Source: DELTA H
Multiple military facilities now operate more than 50 heat treat systems from a North American furnace and oven supplier. These facilities include Air National Guard bases, USAF bases stateside, Guam, Alaska, and Hawaii, Air Bases in Japan, Germany, United Kingdom – Royal Air Force, Middle East, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Army facilities.
The systems from DELTA H included either single, dual or triple chamber designs of both the heavy duty commercial aviation standard models DCAHT® / SCAHT® Series, the supplier’s Defender Series – developed for the armed forces, and aircraft composite walk-in ovens.
All systems are in full compliance to NAVAIR Tech Order 1-1A-9, and meet AMS2750 accountability standards for accuracy, temperature uniformity, calibration, and secure batch records.
Ellen Conway Merrill with USAF Metal Technology personnel Source: DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Richard Conway, director & CTO of DELTA H®, shares: “It is a deep honor and humbling for the DELTA H team to support our armed forces. We take the utmost care to ensure the best of our craftsmanship and abilities are utilized to deliver the finest heat treating equipment for aircraft maintenance to our Warfighters.”
Military personnel are provided full operator and heat treating and maintenance training, as well as on-site qualifying assistance to meet and maintain the stringent pyrometry standards. Successful trainees receive Certificates of Training as qualified to use their DELTA H® furnace for heat treatment of aircraft parts.
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Heat TreatToday’s 40 Under 40 was created to bring recognition to young professionals in the industry, giving names, faces, and words to the rising generation of industry professionals. In this original content article, released on the final day to nominate someone to Heat TreatToday’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022, we caught up with exemplary classmates from past years to hear where they are now and what comments they have about the industry.
Justin Powell
It has been 15 years since, "at the age of 19, I started working for a company that serviced high temperature furnaces and industrial combustion systems. I cut my teeth in the industry by doing burner retrofits and turnkey system installations."
Since being nominated to receive Heat TreatToday’s 40 Under 40award, Justin says he has "started a company called MP Combustion with my very good friend, Ryan McClain. We literally started the company working out of our basements in 2019 and with the support of this wonderful industry have since grown to a team of six with hopes to expand to more employees soon. Our team works hard to support the heat treat community by supplying the best combustion equipment and technical support in the industry." Justin notes that starting MP Combustion is "easily the highlight of my career so far."
When asked what his favorite thing about the industry is, he commented, "The never-ending learning curve. I love to learn, and this industry has a seemingly endless supply of new skills to learn and hone. I also have a great admiration for the people in this industry, they are always willing to help teach and learn from one another. It's an amazing community to be a part of!"
As a final word of advice for the winners being selected to Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 this summer, Justin encourages them, saying, "My friends, this is only the beginning. I wish you all great success throughout your career and hope that our paths meet along the way!"
Jaime got involved in the world of heat treat seven years ago, seeking "a job opportunity in Engineering and Project Management and in automotive, power generator, or automation." Since receiving the award, Jaime has "received a promotion from Engineering Manager to Operations Manager in MATTSA FURNACE COMPANY, expanding my area of responsibilities to equipment manufacturing without [fully] leaving engineering and project management."
His aptitude to pivot is evident in what he finds most exciting about heat treating: "Every day is a new challenge for me, from receiving and managing new projects to helping our clients to solve issues or coordinate the activities of MATTSA plant with all the personnel involved. All these activities and the way I solve them make me excited every day when I arrive at my workplace."
"Receiving this nomination is an honor," Jaime shares, "it is a way of showing the world the talent you have, in addition to showing that being young is not synonymous with being inexperienced, but that our generation can do great things with a lot of dedication and effort. Never stop fighting for what you want and show that your talent is world class."
For Miguel, it has been six years of service in the heat treat industry. "I started in 2016," he commented, "with an internship program, in the John Deere materials laboratory. I had the opportunity to collaborate in the development of suppliers, certify the quality and mechanical properties of treated parts, participate in the design of new heat treat recipes and the introduction of new processes. Those were the first steps in the world of heat treat. After the internship and thanks to that experience, I was hired as the engineer in charge of John Deere's heat treatment lines."
Over the past few years since nomination, Miguel notes that his role in heat treatment "has changed a lot. My position evolved to a Sr. level with more responsibilities and challenges, including renewing the technology of our lines, implementing improvements to make processes more efficient and achieving cost and expense reductions. I was awarded trade secrets for these upgrades." He continues, saying, "I am currently working on fully exploiting the capacity of our equipment, focusing on cost reductions, reducing gas consumption, and improving emissions."
It's the science paired with experimentation in heat treat that continues to interest Miguel: "What I like the most is that it is a true science, it requires a lot of experimentation and generating hypotheses. My colleagues tell me that they are like occult arts or magic, since two parts that look the same can be completely different inside."
To the upcoming 40 Under 40 Class of 2022, Miguel offers a challenge: "Although the literature on HT is many years old, there is always an opportunity to innovate and create different things and different ways of doing things. Experiment and ask yourself many things. and this will become more than a job, a different experience day by day. Very challenging and fun."
Burloak Technologies recently received and commissioned two furnace systems for use in both R&D as well as full-scale additive manufacturing production of aluminum products. Burloak reported that parts initially being processed in the two furnace systems included items for the Canadian Space Agency and revolutionary communications satellites.
The two furnace systems, from DELTA H, include a single-chamber (SCAHT®), fully-automated, horizontal quench, solution heat treating furnace capable of operating from ambient to 1200°F followed by rapid quenching in less than seven (7) seconds – a requirement for processing critical-application aluminum parts. This SCAHT® furnace is also capable of slow quenching geometrically complex AM parts. The systems provide precise duplication of heat treat cycles. Included is a comprehensive data acquisition system in full compliance with AMS2750F - Instrumentation Types A, B, or C and can produce irrefutable, scientifically defensible batch records.
Peter Adams Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Burloak
"DELTA H builds straightforward, easy to use heat treatment ovens that are exceeding our internal and customer quality requirements. Training personnel from operations, maintenance and quality is an easy and painless process. The transparency of the systems will be pleasing to customer, AS9100 and Nadcap auditors," said Peter Adams, Burloak Technologies chief innovation officer and co-founder.
Ellen Conway Merrill Vice President DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Ellen Conway Merrill
"The systems provided to Burloak represent a new chapter in our dedication to the aviation and aerospace industries as well as additive manufacturing in general, explains DELTA H's vice president Ellen Conway Merrill. "It is very humbling to be among the technology providers to such an innovative and pioneering company as Burloak Technologies."
Burloak also commissioned a dual chamber (DCAHT®) aluminum aging oven system.
Heat TreatToday’s 40 Under 40 was created to bring recognition to young professionals in the industry, giving names, faces, and words to the rising generation of industry professionals. In this article, released in the final nomination period for Heat TreatToday’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2021, we caught up with exemplary classmates from 2020 to see what they have been up to since being recognized in September 2020.
Alberto Cantú VP Combustion, Control and Services Nutec Bickley
Alberto Cantú
"I’ve been working from home for the past year, which in my case means that I am saving 2 hours of commute time every day! That’s not only good for the environment but also for my pocket ?.
"With this 'extra time,' I decided I wanted to read more, so I subscribed to the Harvard Business Review magazine, which has been very helpful for work. But perhaps the most interesting thing I’ve read over the past year is a book by Dale Carnegie How to win friends and influence people. I know it’s a classic but I was very reluctant to read it because it felt like a cheesy self-help book (which I am not a fan of), but I have to say it has timeless advice."
Ellen Conway Merrill Vice President DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Ellen Conway Merrill
"The pandemic certainly presented its share of challenges, but it’s also been incredible to witness the strides being made across the industry in such a short matter of time.
"They say necessity is the mother of invention and many businesses across the globe, including DELTA H, have embraced the opportunity to think differently and creatively to give both our employees and clients some semblance of normality and connectiveness.
"DELTA H is grateful to have come out of 2020 with a record year in revenue which could not have been done if it weren’t for the dedication of our team to push forward through uncharted waters and embrace change."
Jeff Opitz President and Owner CeraMaterials
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Jeff Opitz
"Since my induction into the Heat Treat Today’s 2020 “40 under 40” class, CeraMaterials has been fortunate to enjoy a surge in new business and product development, which has been especially rewarding considering the challenging business environment we’ve been navigating since the onset of Covid.
"A few noteworthy achievements include:
Developing a new resin treatment for our line of carbon-carbon modular fixturing which reduces open porosity and enhances performance in oil quench and fuel vane applications.
Collaborating with several large aerospace entities to switch out graphite and alloy fixtures for carbon-carbon fixtures, resulting in increased throughput and tooling longevity.
Conducting a national rollout of carbon composite and graphite insulation products with McMaster-Carr, achieving a 100% fulfillment rating.
"Additionally, we have a new production line up and running for our signature “tight weave” carbon cordage, available in 24K and 36K weave patters, outgassed to 2200C. We’re working with key players in the “hypersonic” space, and are in the process of obtaining full ITAR certification to help our business reach new heights! We’ve also invested in our team by hiring a new digital marketing manager and have added a new member to our shipping and receiving department to ensure our customers are receiving undamaged material in a timely manner.
"I’m beyond grateful to our loyal customers and suppliers, as well as our new business partners who allow us to continue growing and serving the global heat treat market."
Esau Zamorano Manufacturing and Heat Treating Project Engineer Eaton Hydraulics
Esau Zamorano
1. Just a few weeks ago, the certification for EATON Hydraulics was obtained as a plant under the ISO 9001: 2015 system.
2. Preparing for a conversion from EATON Hydraulics to the Danfoss culture and business system.
3. Developing new projects to minimize the risk of operation in batch-type furnaces with the add of safety devices in the furnaces.
Ellen Conway Merrill Vice President DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Source: Ellen Conway Merrill
Seven heat treat furnaces will be shipped to manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries before the end of this year. Two furnaces will go to the additive manufacturing sector in South America, two will go to US Air Force Bases, two will go to prime Aircraft OEMs, and one furnace will be going to a Heavy Maintenance Aircraft MRO.
The provider, DELTA H Technologies, plans to install the DELTA H DCAHT® and SCAHT® Series Aerospace Furnace start-up and training services in January and February. The supplier provides services to many essential businesses in aerospace, automotive, defense, and medical industries. This allowed them to take orders in Q3 and Q4—including several back-to-back orders in early October.
Seven furnaces shipped from DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES to the aerospace and defense industry. (Source: Ellen Conway Merrill)
Ellen Conway Merrill, vice president at DELTA H, states, “Despite the COVID pandemic, DELTA H has been able to stay at full capacity for much of the year[…] We were even fortunate enough to have hired 4 additional staff members to our team to accommodate our growth. 2020 has been tough, but we persevered and came out with a record-breaking year in sales. We are very much looking forward to another prosperous year for 2021!”
Welcome to the inaugural column of Heat Treat Today‘s first offering of This 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!
1. Entropic Time (Backwards Billy Joel Parody) by A Capella Science
Let’s start your Friday off with this energetic, fun, and educational video that Paul Mason of Thermo-Calc Software shared. (And, you’ll be singing the song all day! You’re welcome!)
2. COVID-19
We have all been affected by the COVID-19 virus. It has produced experiences that none of us has ever ventured through before in our lifetime.
Additionally, many of the heat treat companies have shared their statuses and plans for business via social media posts. Here are a few of them:
3. What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?
Check out Abbott Furnace Company’s collaboration with Saint Mary’s Area Middle School to introduce kids to the world of manufacturing.
4. Reading and Podcast Corner
You may have a bit more time to catch up on the reading and podcast listening you’ve been yearning to do. May we recommend two brief articles written by industry experts and an informative podcast.
Check out Gerry McWeeney’s article, “Pros and Cons of Remote Monitoring in Heat Treat”
For those of you interested in medical devices.
And, for your listening pleasure, be sure to download the latest Heat Treat Radio episode entitled, Women in Heat Treat, with Ellen Conway Merrill and Rosanne Brunello. They will inspire you!
5. Launch into Your Weekend with a Reading by Jackson
No additional caption needed! Happy Friday, everyone!
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DELTA H commissioned a Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat (DCAHTTM) to AAR Corp. at Indianapolis International Airport. AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments worldwide. At its Indianapolis MRO facility it performs heavy maintenance with a focus on the Boeing 737.
Kelly Sauer, VP of Quality, AAR
“The DELTA H dual chamber furnace meets our needs as an effective, efficient and complaint heat treatment solution,” stated Kelly Sauer, AAR Corp’s Vice President of Quality.
Ellen Conway Merrill, VP, DELTA H
“As the largest independent MRO in North America and one of the top five MRO providers in the world, it’s truly humbling to have earned AAR’s trust for their in-house heat-treating capabilities,” stated Ellen Conway Merrill, DELTA H Vice President. “The commissioning service at AAR Indianapolis included full qualification testing as well as training certificates for operators and QC/QA. The DELTA H DCAHTTM furnace system enabled AAR to quickly qualify for not only aluminum, but also aging of PH stainless steel and titanium.”
The DELTA H DCAHTTM furnace features dual chambers operable to 1200°F and 500°F with precision control and temperature uniformity, and a roll-away stainless-steel quench tank. The system qualifies as Class 2 (+/-10°F) per AMS2750E and includes all controls, data acquisition technology, and spares parts package to be in full compliance with all aerospace pyrometry standards and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap).
An independent metal additive manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry recently added a dual-chamber aerospace heat treating system to its vertically integrated, end-to-end production process.
Doug Hedges, president of Sintavia
Sintavia, based in Hollywood, Florida, purchased the DCAHT™ system from DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES. In addition to aerospace and defense, the company provides advanced manufacturing for critical industries such as oil and natural gas and industrial gas turbomachinery.
“The DCAHT™ is a great addition to our machine fleet in our new facility,” said Doug Hedges, president of Sintavia. “We are impressed with its performance and complex capabilities such as quenching to our customer specifications. We look forward to meeting the furnacing needs of our customers with this advanced system.”
Ellen Conway Merrill, DELTA H vice president
“The collaboration with the Sintavia team has been an exciting experience as they have proven themselves as a leader in the industrialization of Additive Manufacturing production,” said Ellen Conway Merrill, DELTA H vice president. “The DELTA H DCAHT™ furnace was a perfect fit as it has enabled them to immediately process aluminum-based AM parts, as well as other alloys requiring heat treatment. We look forward to being a part of their continued success.”
The DELTA H DCAHT™ furnace features dual chambers operable to 1200°F and 500°F with precision control and temperature uniformity, qualifying as Class 2 (+/-10°F) per AMS2750E and in full compliance with all aerospace pyrometry standards and Nadcap.
Heat TreatToday recently announced the launch of the Leaders in AerospaceHeat TreatLinkedIn Group and with it was a month-long event encouraging readers to join the group and comment on any of the posts during the month of April.
Leaders in AerospaceHeat Treat LinkedIn Group (click here) provides a professional-level space where heat treaters from the aerospace industry can discuss issues and ideas. Heat TreatTodayis regularly providing content related to the group, keeping members current on the latest technologies, products, processes, and discussions. If you’re a heat treat leader in the aerospace industry, you should be in this group.
As a special welcome to founding members of the Leaders in AerospaceHeat Treat LinkedIn Group, Heat TreatTodayconducted a drawing for three winners, each to receive a $100 Amazon gift cards, open to anyone who joined the group AND commented on any of the posts during the month of April.
The three winners have been notified and they are:
Gary Berwick, Sales Engineer at Dry Coolers, Inc.
Steve Offley, Product Marketing Manager at Phoenix Temperature Measurement
Ellen Conway Merrill, Vice President at DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Each will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
This new professional space was launched on the heels of releasing our inaugural Leaders in AerospaceHeat Treat monthly e-newsletter and the new AerospaceHeat Treat special print/digital edition (click here for digital).
Justin Powell
Jaime Sanchez
Miguel Humberto Fajardo
Burloak Technologies recently received and commissioned two furnace systems for use in both R&D as well as full-scale additive manufacturing production of aluminum products. Burloak reported that parts initially being processed in the two furnace systems included items for the Canadian Space Agency and revolutionary communications satellites.
