Vacuum Oil Quench

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. 

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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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Western PA Heat Treat Facility VOQ Passes Startup Protocol

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Source: Solar
Robert (Bob) Hill, FASM
President
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA
Source: Solar Atmospheres

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA announced their newly designed vacuum oil quench furnace (VOQ) has passed startup protocol. There were zero flare and smoke-ups during the quench cycle and the transfer mechanism moved 2000 pound loads with no issues.

"[Recently]," Bob Hill, president of Solar Atmospheres of Western PA, says, "insurance companies are reluctant to write policies for commercial heat treaters simply because they see a single flame or evidence of smoke. In the past, unfortunate accidents have occurred with explosive endothermic atmospheres and flammable oils. I am convinced that this new Solar Manufacturing furnace is a much safer and greener way to oil quench parts."

Watch internal and external camera footage during a quench operation.

 

 

The design of the furnace allows for reading work temperatures within the 36" x 36" x 48" hot zone. No oxygen probes are necessary, since the furnace operates with an atmosphere devoid of oxygen. Alloys of dissimilar carbon contents and similar cross sections and austenitizing temperatures can be treated in the same load.

To read about the installation of this VOQ, or to watch a video of the largest component of that installation, click here.

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Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Expanding to Include Vacuum Oil Quench

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Solar Atmospheres of Western PA (SAWPA) will expand their material hardening repertoire by adding vacuum oil quench (VOQ) capabilities. The decision to go with a vacuum oil quench was influenced by serious concerns for the environmental and furnace operator safety. The Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) provides standards for health and safety, some of which caused Solar Atmospheres to question heat treating processes that utilize explosive endothermic gases and flammable open oil quench tanks. As a result of these concerns, Solar Manufacturing and Solar Atmospheres commenced engineering meetings in 2019 to design and build a US-manufactured, safe and quality VOQ.

Solar Atmospheres Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace (Photo source: Solar Atmospheres)

Early this week, Bob Hill, president, SAWPA, Hermitage, PA,  announced that the company had purchased and will install a new 36” x 36” x 48” VOQ furnace capable of safely quenching 2,000-pound loads without carbon potential concerns. The furnace, the first of its kind manufactured by Solar Manufacturing, Sellersville, PA, will be operational in early 2021.

Additionally, SAWPA is constructing a 15,000 square foot building to make room for the VOQ furnace line. Besides the VOQ furnace, the line also includes a parts washer, two tempering furnaces, and a charge car. The building expansion will be completed mid-summer 2020 making the entire SAWPA complex 120,000 square feet under one roof.

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