USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors
USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Their Doors Earlier this week, Phoenix Metal Treating, located at W190 N11350 Carnegie Drive in Germantown, Wisconsin, officially closed down. This 40 year old family owned company operated several medium sized Beavermatic and Ipsen batch IQ furnaces and catered largely to the local automotive parts suppliers….
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace
Japanese High-Tech Sector Orders SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnace (Editor’s Note; In this press release Maciej Korecki, Vice President of the SECO/WARWICK Group’s Vacuum Segment states; “This order will support the production of components for gas turbines”. Recently “The Monty Heat Treat News” published an article entitled, ” AI Data Centers Spiking…
Used Furnace And Equipment Listings
“The Monty” has one of the largest listings for used heat treating equipment in North America. Below you will find our two most recent additions and also a categorized listing by furnace type. If you don’t find what you are looking for let us know and we will find it for you. Have equipment to sell? We are here to find you a buyer, just drop a line to [email protected]
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert
Heat Treat Furnace Controls-We Speak With the Expert In our humble opinion “Mr. Bob Fincken”, Sales Manager for controls company “SSi” is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the entire heat treat industry when it comes to furnace control. We are honored to be able to share his knowledge today in the form of this interview. “Bob…
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven
USA Military Receives Delivery of Batch Oven Wisconsin Oven is pleased to announce the shipment of one (1) Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. This industrial oven will be used for heat treating various aerospace components. This equipment is engineered to meet the critical safety…
Substantial USA Heat Treat Acquired by Venture Capital Group
Substantial USA Heat Treat Acquired by Venture Capital Group In an apparent sign of the times another long-time commercial heat treater in the USA, “Pinson Valley Heat Treating” of Birmingham, Alabama, USA has been acquired by a venture capital group. It has been widely known for quite some time in the heat-treating community that the company…
Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops In North America Closing Down-Further Thoughts
Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops In North America Closing Down-Further Thoughts One of our most popular stories of the year was entitled; “Why Are So Many Heat Treat Shops in North American Closing Down”? The story prompted so many thoughts and comments that the team at “The Monty” felt is well worthwhile to elaborate on the reasons why…
“Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers Need a New Source for ‘Boron Powder’?”-Update
“Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers Need a New Source for ‘Boron Powder’?”-Update Recently we posted an article entitled “Will ‘Boronizing’ Providers Need a New Source for ‘Boron Powder’?” In response Mr. Ralph Hunger, CEO of ” BorTec USA LLC” very kindly sent us this update. “I’m reaching out on behalf of BorTec USA LLC in reference to your article…
SBS Corp. Continues to Expand Into Vacuum Cooling Systems
SBS Corp. Continues to Expand Into Vacuum Cooling Systems SBS Corporation, a global provider of high-performance thermal processing and industrial cooling technologies, announced today that it has received a significant order for its Vac Air v acuum f urnace c ooling s ystem from a prominent U.S. manufacturer specializing in hypersonic…
Bodycote Appoints President, Global ADE & Surface Technology
Bodycote Appoints President, Global ADE & Surface Technology Bodycote, the world’s “Largest Commercial Heat Treater” as ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News” has just appointed Ms. Heidi McNary, as President, Global ADE & Surface Technology, Bodycote. ADE is the Aerospace/Defense/Energy division of “Bodycote”. It would appear that…
Aerospace Firm Expands with 7th Vacuum Furnace
Aerospace Firm Expands with 7th Vacuum Furnace A major North American aerospace manufacturer has placed an order for a seventh vacuum furnace to expand capacity. This furnace is specifically designed for the heat treatment of high-performance engine components and is built to support rigorous production schedules. “The vertical, large-precision…
CFC Fixturing Supplier Appoints USA Sales Manager
CFC Fixturing Supplier Appoints USA Sales Manager Over the years CFC fixturing in the heat treatment industry has seen modest growth, especially in North America. The advantages of CFC fixturing over more traditional fixturing such as cast and fabricated option are fairly well known; substantially lighter weight allowing for more parts to be…
IQ Furnace Technology-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
IQ Furnace Technology-“The Heat Treat Podcast” In our most recent “Heat Treat Podcast” our charming host, “Mr. Carlos Torres” talks IQ Furnace Technology with “Mr. Bob Brock”, Sales Manager for furnace builder “AFC-Holcroft” of Wixom, Michigan, USA. IQ Furnaces (integral quench furnaces, also known as sealed quench furnaces in many…
Acquisition in the North American Commercial Heat Treat Industry
Acquisition in the North American Commercial Heat Treat Industry Effective December 2, 2024 “Surface Heat Treating & Coatings” (SHC) in Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada has been acquired by “Atlantic Heat Treating” of Ajax, Ontario, Canada. While details are short at this time it would appear that going forward Atlantic Heat Treating will…
The Monty Heat Treat News Magazine November 2024
The Monty Heat Treat News Magazine November 2024 The link below will take you to the November 2024 issue of ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” for over 30 years the globes’s largest source of Heat Treatment Industry News. This issue is sponsored by ” Grammer Vacuum Technologies ” the most price competitive source for Molybdenum & TZM Mill…