Turbine Manufacturer Adds Vacuum Furnace
"Siemens Energy Global, a renowned manufacturer of heavy duty gas turbines, has chosen the SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace with screen insulation and molybdenum heating elements. The furnace will be used mainly for brazing gas turbine hot path parts like blades & vanes. Vector – Low Heat Loss and...
AMETEK Hughes-Treitler-a Story of Vacuum Aluminum Brazing
The Aerospace Industry is built on the ability to deal with extremes. For example, at cruising altitudes, in the thinner air between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, the atmosphere outside of a commercial airplane can range from -20 °F to -67 °F. Meanwhile, well-maintained aircraft jet engines running near...
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]
Bob Wyland, Rex Heat Treat Oct. 2, 1973 – July 1, 2025
Our paths had crossed with Bob's several times over the years, our hearts go out to his family. "Robert A. “Bob” Wyland, 51, of Antis Township, died unexpectedly late Tuesday night at UPMC Hamot in Erie. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Gerald F. and Linda A. (Adams) Wyland. In 1999, he...
New Titanium Drop Bottom Furnace Installation Underway
The foundation is now in place at Solar Atmospheres of Western PA for the installation of a state-of-the-art titanium drop bottom water quench furnace. Engineered for precision and performance, this new furnace is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 1850°F ±10°F and is designed to process...
New Director of Sales for SECO/WARWICK USA
"We are pleased to announce that Tom Hart has been promoted to Director of Sales for North America at SECO/WARWICK, USA. With over two decades of experience serving the precision manufacturing and heat treatment technology sectors -- underscored by his leadership in industry groups, including the...
Manufacturer Explains “Why Low Pressure Carburizing”
Earlier this year furnace manufacturer "ECM" issued a "press release" about an order the company had received from gear supplier "SEW-Eurodrive" for a low-pressure carburizing (LPC) system. As a follow-up to that story we have this article from "SEW-Eurodrive" about why they invested in this...
Where are They Now-Georg Cluse
In the German heat treat market few are not familiar with Mr. Georg Cluse because of his ever present enthusiasm and his commanding physical presence. For many years he has worked with industry suppliers such as "Ipsen", "SECO/WARWICK"and most recently with "Avion Europa". We lost touch with Georg...
“52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2025”
Since 1999 in a heat treat industry exclusive “The Monty Heat Treat News”has been publishing annually a list of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America based upon yearly sales, last year's list can be found at "50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters 2024" Before we get to...
Bodycote Update & The 50 Largest Commercial Heat Treats
Next week "The Monty Heat Treat News" will be publishing our list of the "50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treats-2024". This years list will feature a USA commercial heat treater we have not mentioned before along with a number of changes. We won't keep you in suspense, the largest by a...
Ipsen USA Invests in Parts Department Growth and Process Improvements
"Ipsen USA continues its commitment to the growth of the Ipsen Customer Service (ICS) Parts Department, expanding staff and implementing strategic initiatives to meet a growing demand. Christina Connelly, Parts Manager for Ipsen in Cherry Valley, joined the team in 2022, and has since hired six...
Aichelin Group Sales
From furnace builder Aichelin Group based in Mödling, Austria we have this summary about how the company did in 2023-it would appear that they did quite well. "The globally positioned AICHELIN Group based in Mödling increased its turnover to EUR 214 million in 2023, an increase of 16 % after EUR...
Happy Memorial Day
We wish our friends in the USA a very memorable Memorial Day 2024. "Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day,...
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-June 2024 Issue
The link below will take you to the June 2024 issue of "The Monty Heat Treat News"-for almost 50 years the premier source of news and trends in the Global Heat Treatment industry. A few stories in this issue include these; Aichelin Group to Enter Vacuum Market Munitions Supplier Adds Heat Treating...
Captive Heat Treater Auburn Gear Opens up Heat Treat Department to “The Monty Heat Treat News” (Reposted)
Auburn, Indiana, USA is home to Auburn Gear LLC a very progressive manufacturer and captive heat treater who recently invited "The Monty Heat Treat News" to inspect their manufacturing facility and in house heat treat department. "Auburn Gear, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom...