Pyrometry and Industry Standards in the Heat Treat Industry
This week are charming host, "Mr. Carlos Torres" has a special treat for us in the latest "Heat Treat Podcast". Carlos has an in depth conversation with "Mr. Andrew Bassett" of "Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry" about "Pyrometry and Industry Standards in the Heat Treatment Industry". Did you...
Heat Treatment Industry “People News”
In this installment of "Heat Treatment Industry "People News" we see that a few good people have recently made changes; Jerry Waineo. The industry just lost a "good one" with the retirement of "Mr. Jerry Waineo" from furnace builder "AFC-Holcroft". For over 40 years Jerry in the heat treatment...
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]
North American Heat Treater Making Big Investments
Alberta Industrial Heat-Treating Inc. Marks Major Growth Milestones and Sets Sights on Expansion Edmonton, AB – Since its founding in 2016 with just two employees, Alberta Industrial Heat-Treating Inc. (AIHeatTreating.com) has rapidly emerged as a leading provider of advanced heat treatment services...
Walt Paluch 1956-2025
The North American heat treat industry has lost one of it's most "colourful" members ever. Walt Paluch spent most of his working career as a Metallurgical Engineer including a long stint at what was originally known as "New Venture Gear" in Syracuse, New York, USA. Originally this transmission plant...
Midwest USA Commercial Heat Treater Closes Down Rotary Retort Furnaces
Going back a number of years Rotary Retort Furnaces were a common fixture in the heat treatment industry around the world-for a number of reasons the technology has largely fallen out of favor although in some applications they are still the technology of choice. As an example, automotive parts...
Ipsen Expands U.S. Service Network with New Texas-Based HUB
Ipsen announces the launch of its seventh regional Service HUB, strategically located to support customers in East Texas, as well as parts of Oklahoma and Louisiana. Officially launched in April 2025, the new HUB provides regional customers with a single point of contact for routine maintenance,...
Parts Discolored? Answer These Questions First – Written By Ipsen
One of the most frequently asked questions by vacuum furnace operators is “Why are my parts discolored?” While many customers may believe they’ve thoroughly tested and inspected their equipment before reaching out to us, there are often areas that might be overlooked during the inspection process. ...
Vacuum Furnace Manufacturer Sees Strong Aerospace Recovery
Nitrex’s G-M Enterprises division in Corona, California, USA continues to gain momentum with new vacuum furnace orders from both longstanding and new customers. Most recently, a long-time repeat customer—one of the top-tier suppliers in the aerospace industry—has placed an order for a 6-bar vacuum...
Salto’s Business Heats Up
We recently ran across an article published in Canadian Fabricating & Welding about a commercial heat treat start up which “The Monty Heat Treat News” is very familiar with-Salto Heat Treating. Read the story about how this shop started up in the midst of the recent pandemic. You wouldn’t think...
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Invests in LPC System
"A two-chamber CaseMaster EvolutionR furnace from SECO/VACUUM will be used in the EV maker's R&D lab to low-pressure carburize (LPC) and oil quench prototype gears. Currently, the electric vehicle manufacturer sends their prototype gears out to local commercial heat treatment shops, and there...
Mark Podob, Metlab-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
A future “Heat Treat Podcast” will feature Mr. Mark Podob, Owner of commercial heat treater “Metlab” in Wyndmoor, PA, USA. We are especially excited about this podcast as “Metlab” occupies a very unique position in the North American Heat Treatment industry in that it is believed to have the largest...
“The Monty Heat Treat News” January, 2023 Edition
The January issue of “The Monty Heat Treat News” is now published and available on line at The Monty Magazine January 2023 - Flipbook by The Monty | FlipHTML5 This 74 page edition includes the latest news and trends from the global heat treatment industry. Featured articles include; A USA heat...
Steve Hawkins 1961-2022
We mention with regret the recent passing of Steve Hawkins, Owner & CEO of Solution Steel Treating; “Steven Richard Hawkins, age 61, passed away suddenly in his sleep on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born November 27, 1961 in Highland Park, MI to Marilyn and Richard Hawkins. Steve is...
Bolt & Nut Manufacturer Invests in Heat Treat Department
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA Copper State Bolt & Nut Company is a second generation manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products. The company has long done most of their heat treatment in house as part of their manufacturing process and to this end are committed to having the...