This Week in Heat Treat Social Media

This Week in Heat Treat Social Media

/ FEATURED NEWS, MANUFACTURING HEAT TREAT

Welcome to Heat Treat Today's This Week in Heat Treat Social Media. You know and we know: there is too much content available on the web, and 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 Today is here to bring you a hot take of the latest compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat chatter from the world of social media.

Today, check out some posts on the convergence of EV and heat treaters, robots that can detect leaks, and algorithms that adjust temperature. 

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.

1. "August" Is for "Automotive"

This August, we're seeing and hearing a lot about the convergence of heat treat and the automotive sector. In this news piece, read how EV assemblies will be able to include Canada-made products in Canada. For more on how EV will influence heat treaters, go to www.heattreattoday.com/radio on Thursday, August 11th.

2.  What Are They Saying?

Everybody talks! That's for sure. But this week, what are they talking about? For starters, the cost of furnace downtime, metallurgical definitions, leak-detecting robots, and water quenching are on the docket.

True Cost of a Furnace Breakdown = $XXXXX?

What Your QA Is Posting on SM. . .

Leak Detector Automation with Robotics

The Red Glow. Never Gets Old.

3.  What Are They Doing?

Actions speak louder than words. One company in Illinois has been acting out excellence since 1979. And if you are looking for a little action in October in the Pittsburgh area, check out Heat Treat Today's live at 2:30 PM EST to learn about a one-of-a-kind heat treat event.

Join the LIVE Heat Treat Boot Camp on LinkedIn!

Business Ambassadors Visit the Hot Side of Illinois

4. The Reading (and Podcast) Corner

Will EV be the end of heat treating in the automotive industry? Watch the video below to learn some answers to this question from the Metal Treating Institute.  If you're in a listening mood, listen to this episode of Heat Treat Radio and discover some Industry 4.0 innovations for adjusting temperature. 

2021 Predictions: EV and the Heat Treater

Listen to the Future of Furnace Compliance

Does it combust? Time to hear about Industry 4.0. . . again :). This time, see how this Industry 4.0 system uses algorithms to adjust temperature on Heat Treat Radio

Heat Treat Radio #77: Algorithmic Combustion Tuning with Justin Dzik and Ben Witoff at Fives. Click to –> Watch | Listen | Learn

 

5. Miniature Metal Masterpiece

To all the metallurgists and heat treaters out there, perhaps the metal you work with today will end up a mini-masterpiece in the hands of an electrolyte jet machining fanatic!

 

Have a great weekend!

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This Week in Heat Treat Social Media

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Welcome to Heat Treat Today's This Week in Heat Treat Social Media. You know and we know: there is too much content available on the web, and 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 Today is here to bring you a hot take of the latest compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat chatter from the world of social media.

This week we'll check out some heat treating topics that are close to home (maybe even in your kitchen!) as well as learn about a metal that's a national security concern. 

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.

1.  Sharp Facts on Heat Treating Knives

You may have used a knife to cut your steak last night, but what's the story behind that crisp, clean edge? Check out this video to learn the basics of heat treating knives.

 

2.  Kudos to Past 40 Under 40 Winners!

Mastering the Subject

Alberto Ramirez, Contour Hardening, was excited to share a big milestone: a master's in Information Technology Management. We're proud to have him in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.

Heather Falcone, CEO, Thermal-Vac Technology, "Transformational Woman"

This month, social media was a-buzz with news from Family Business Magazine. Heather Falcone, CEO of Thermal-Vac Technology, was named as one of the "Transformational Women." This 2019 40 Under 40 winner sure has a knack for collecting awards.

Speaking Candidly

Mark Rhoa, vice president at Chiz Bros, delivered a talk on thermal performance in furnaces with refractory and insulation products at the ASM 2021 heat treat show.

3.  A Triad of Trending Topics

Precious metals in your pocket, an exciting future in heat treating careers, and a new VOQ in Western PA? It's going to be a good weekend. 

What's Going On in Your Phone?

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

.VOQ Maiden Voyage Coming Soon

 

4. The Reading Corner

Doing a little personal development this weekend? Why not increase your heat treating knowledge by perusing these articles?

Graphene, the Wonder Material That Became a National Security Concern

Listen to the Future of Furnace Compliance

Learn about furnace compliance that fits in your pocket with this episode of Heat Treat Radio

Heat Treat Radio: Reimagining Furnace Compliance with C3 Data's Matt Wright: Click to –> Watch | Listen | Learn

 

5. Get McDonald's Delivered to Your Heat Treat Shop

With this smoke alarm, a bit of smoke in your heat treat shop might not be all bad. Anyone else want to install it right above your furnace?

Have a great weekend!

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This Week in Heat Treat Social Media

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Welcome to Heat Treat Today's This Week in Heat Treat Social Media. You know and we know: there is too much content available on the web, and 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 Today is here to bring you a hot take of the latest compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat chatter from the world of social media.

This week we'll check out some heat treating in action, question the effects of increasing robotics on heat treat industry, and several rigorous heat treat resources. 

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.

1.  Will Robotics Change Heat Treat?

Robotics seem to be an increasing part of life as we know it. "The operator utilized a suite of wearable devices, which is known as the iFeel system. These gadgets include multiple IMUs (inertial measurement units) placed at various locations on a body suit; 'gloves' that both track the user's finger movements and relay tactile sensations from the robot's finger pads; and a VR headset – the latter tracks the user's facial expressions, eyelids and eye movements, picks up their voice, plus it allows them to see what the robot is seeing, and to hear what it's hearing." Will the metals in the technology designed for robots find their way into your heat treat shop? (New iCub 3 biped robot used as a long-distance avatar for its operator)

 

2. The Social Pulse of Heat Treaters

Here's what all of the chatter is about. Check out how thins are going in heat treat shops across North America.

Making Metal More Normal

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Walk Around the Plant

Fabrication Completion

 

3. Quick Tips from the Interweb 

Have a little extra time? Check out the engaging media about heat treat topics below.

A Hot Take on the Olympic Medals

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An Overview of Heat Treatment in the Refining, Power, and Petrochemical Industry

Historical Landmarks

 

4. The Listening and Reading Corner

Soak in some knowledge on austenite, robotics, and salt quenching in these key podcasts that you can watch, listen to, or read the transcripts of.

5. Something Slightly Terrifying (Though Slightly Normal)

Have a great weekend!

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This Week in Heat Treat Social Media

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Welcome to Heat Treat Today’s This Week in Heat Treat Social 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 Today is 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!

We’re looking at the holiday posts, origami metal, and dad jokes about aluminum this week. Check it out!

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.

1.  Metal. Origami. Electric. Scooter.

“This technique uses lasers to apply highly localized heat treatment to temper-rolled stainless steel. It focuses on softening areas where material will need to bend. Robots then form the temper-rolled sheets into complex 3D shapes. The final forming hardens the structure in order to regain the original flat sheet’s strength.” (Thomas.net)

Click the image to watch or read about the heat treatment

2. Fascinating Heat Treat Comments and Discussions

I didn’t know social media could foster such in-depth content and comments! Have you seen these posts/shares from across social media?

3Din30: The Scary Truth About Heat Treatment Innovation

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Hyundai Heat Treat Case Study

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Nitriding Layers, from Pro Microstructure Photographer

 

3. And What Did You Do for New Year’s?

We saw a lot of you hard-working heat treaters posting on LinkedIn and Twitter during the break. Tsk tsk. Take the break! But we get it: we’re excited for 2022 with you, too!

 

4. What to Read

Want to have a heavier read for the weekend? Well okay. . .

An Overview of Heat Treatment in the Refining, Power, and Petrochemical Industry – Part 2: The Importance of Heat Treatment to Mechanical Integrity.

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Heat Treat Radio Special Videos

Did you watch the videos or just listen to these two podcasts? There is something different about when you watch something versus just listening. Sometimes, one is better than the other! Other times, you’re scratching your head waiting for the transcript to load. . .

Take a look at these two widely shared podcasts from 2021.

 

Heat Treat Tomorrow – Hydrogen Combustion: Our Future or Hot Air?: Click to –> Watch | Listen | Learn

The Future of Heat Treat, a Conversation with Piotr Zawistowski: Click to –> Watch | Listen | Learn

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“Industry 4.0 Implementation for Small and Medium-Sized Shops”

5. “Aluminum is a loud metal!”

Have a great weekend!

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Welcome to Heat Treat Today's This Week in Heat Treat Social 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 Today is 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!

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.

1. Hello, 3D

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 Nitrex Mexico seems to have the right idea in (a) recognizing the whole life that their employees have, and (b) throwing a special celebration virtually.

 

Accepting a Challenge

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.

 

3. Snaps from the Past

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.

Go to Heat Treat Radio here.

 

Carl Nicolia 

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.

#MaterialsMonday

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!

 

 

 

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Welcome to the inaugural column of Heat Treat Today‘s first offering of This Week in Heat Treat Social 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 Today is 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!

If you have content that everyone has to see, please send the link to editor@heattreattoday.com.    

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.

This week in the heat treat industry, we’ve received numerous cancellations of spring and early summer trade shows. See how  Austria’s Reed Exhibitions is helping with the healthcare needs of those in Vienna.

 

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!

(Editor’s Note: Users of Firefox may have difficulty playing the below video. If so, please use another browser like Chrome.)

 

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