There is so much to learn in so little time, but if you are at all interested in additive manufacturing (AM), you will want to check out this new study.
This Heat Treat Today’s Best of the Web feature is full of scholarly findings presented in an easily accessible PDF for free. Three insights that the study elaborates on are: Titanium represents largest share of materials in AM; HIP cycles are not optimized for AM; and part performance may be increased by optimized HIP cycles. The study was developed by Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Munsch, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, and Dr.-Ing. Eric Wycisk (pictured above in that order).
An excerpt: “To increase the part performance hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is commonly used for highly demanding applications and has become a common post- process for titanium AM parts as well. However, the typically used temperature-pressure-cycles for AM are derived from HIP processes originally used for casting parts.”
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.”
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Equipment Chatter
Vacuum and Atmosphere Services (VAS) Ltd., located in the UK, sold a refurbished Ipsen VVFC 60×60.
Graphalloy announces their new Graphalloy® Pillow Block and Flange Block Catalog for high temperature applications.
Heat Treating Services Unlimited, Inc. (HTSU) deployed C3 Data technology to heat treat customers across the United States.
Kyle Favors, President of Heat Treat Services Unlimited, Inc.
Graphalloy® Pillow Block and Flange Block Catalog
Personnel Chatter
Alder Moldenhauer, President of Vectorr Industries, an outside sales representative to AFC-Holcroft
AFC-Holcroft announced the addition of Vectorr Industries to their outside sales representative network. Located in Buffalo, New York, Vectorr Industries will support AFC-Holcroft customers within Western New York, Oregon, Washington, and Canada (excluding Ontario). Adler Moldenhauer is president of the company.
Tom Hart returned to SECO/Vacuum to Product Manager, Vacuum Furnaces, having previously worked at the team as a sales engineer.
Super Systems Inc. announced the movement within the company: Jim Oakes from Vice President of Business Development to President; Bob Fincken to Vice President of Salesfor North America; and Steve Thompson, Super Systems President, is moving to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Andy Martin joins Sales Team at Graphite Metallizing and will be responsible for Australia and New Zealand markets.
Tom Hart, Product Manager, SECO/VACUUM
Nitrex welcomes Ali Emre Akgunes as its new manufacturer representative in Romania and Turkey. Akgunes brings decades of experience in sales and business development to his new role at Nitrex, where he will lead sales initiatives and guide new business growth for Nitrex and member companies G-M Enterprises and UPC-Marathon.
Solar Manufacturing announced that Aaron Ackerman of Met-Pro, Inc. will assume the role of Sales Representative for Michigan.
Hubbard-Hall Inc. announced the promotion of Ted Saltzman to Business Development Manager and the hiring of Andre Depew as Product Manager of Metal Coloring.
Jim Oakes, President, Super Systems, Inc.
Steve Thompson, CEO of Super Systems, Inc.
Bob Finken, Vice President of Sales for North America, Super Systems, Inc.
Andy Martin joined Sales Team at Graphite Metallizing
Mr. Ali Emre Akgunes, Nitrex's new manufacturer representative in Romania and Turkey
Aaron Ackerman, Met-Pro, Inc. to assume the role of Sales Representative for Michigan on behalf of Solar Manufacturing
Ted Saltzman, Business Development Manager, Hubbard-Hall
Andre Depew, Product Manager of Metal Coloring, Hubbard-Hall
Company Chatter
Peters’ Heat Treating grows its plant operation, moving its headquarters into a newly expanded Meadville, Pennsylvania facility. Read more.
Nitrex Heat Treating Services continues its expansion program at their Aurora, Illinois commercial heat treat facility, located just west of Chicago. Read more.
Solar Atmospheres reaffirms their commitment to safety with new safety features, particularly for calibrations, being implemented to all existing furnaces.
Nitrex announces that they are in Phase II of the Polish facility expansion, indicating that they are on schedule with the foundation complete and framing underway. This expansion will add 21,500 square feet (over 2000 m2) of new space to the existing building, which will double production capacity and support future growth. The expansion project is expected to be complete in Q1 2021.
Kittyhawk ProductsOR LLC completed the installation of another hot isostatic press with a working zone of 46” x 100".
Ribbon Cutting with the Owners: Doug and Jackie Peters, Diana Wilkosz (VP), and Andy Wilkosz (President) (photo source: Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.)
Solar Atmospheres reaffirms their commitment to safety.
Nitrex's Polish Facility expands
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Kudos Chatter
The US Air Force and Boeing X-37B autonomous spaceplane has won the Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest American achievements in aeronautics and astronautics of 2019.
The Grieve Corporation launched an updated website featuring a user-friendly catalogue and ordering system among other new features and enhancements to existing capabilities.
US Air Force and Boeing X-37B autonomous spaceplane won the Robert J. Collier Trophy.
The Grieve Corporation updated its website.
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