Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News”
Heat Treatment Industry “Names in the News” On a regular basis “The Monty Heat Treat News” informs the industry about individuals in the industry making career changes-promotions, retirements, changes in direction-these are the individuals who make our headline for Friday, June 19th 2026; Steven Sumner Retiring; Steven has spent most of his…
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story
Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America? We Continue the Story Earlier this year “The Monty Heat Treat News” had an in-depth article entitled; “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” . The story provoked such an avalanche of interest that we are providing regular updates on this…
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 Treating the World’s Largest Forging Ring-48′ Diameter!
Heat Treating the World’s Largest Forging Ring-48′ Diameter! A reader sent us a fascinating video of a Spanish company by the name of Iraeta Forgings manufacturing and heat treating the world’s largest forging rings-here is the background; In 2019 and 2022, IRAEA successfully produced four seamless forged rings, each with a diameter…
Heat Treat Giant Touts Advantages of LPC
Heat Treat Giant Touts Advantages of LPC A recent case study by the “World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Bodycote” touts the advantages of LPC (Low Pressure Carburizing), in this particular case in an automotive driveline application. Read on for all the details; “In 2023, Bodycote began work on a major new multi-year contract to…
New Managing Director for German Heat Treat Supplier
New Managing Director for German Heat Treat Supplier Earlier this year we had an unfortunate news item about German heat treat supplier “Avion Europa” entering “Bankruptcy Proceedings”. One of the owners of “Avion”, albeit in a small minority position was Mr. Sebastian Köchling. It would appear that “Sebastion” in now the Managing Director of…
World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Adds More LPC Capacity
World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Adds More LPC Capacity Bodycote Polska Sp. z o.o., a part of the global Bodycote Group – the world’s leading provider of heat treatment services – has purchased a CaseMaster Evolution vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This investment is another step in the development of the Bodycote branch in…
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-August 2025 Edition.
“The Monty Heat Treat News”-August 2025 Edition. The link below will take you to the August 2025 edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” for 30 years the globes most popular heat treatment publication. These are just a few of the stories included in this edition; US Manufacturer Commissions New Mesh Belt Furnace Line Bluewater…
Desktop Metal Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Desktop Metal Files for Bankruptcy Protection “Desktop Metal” of Burlington, MA, USA a supplier of jet metal 3D printing system has just entered “Bankruptcy Protection”. Our readers might very rightly ask; “why should ” The Monty Heat Treat News” a website dedicated to the heat treatment industry care about this?” The answer is rather…
AICHELIN Modernizes SKF Plants in Lüchow, Germany
AICHELIN Modernizes SKF Plants in Lüchow, Germany “Retrofit of 5 Roller Hearth Furnaces Increases Production Reliability and Performance. Retrofitted AICHELIN roller hearth furnaces (© AICHELIN Service GmbH). Mödling/Ludwigsburg/Lüchow (ptp/22.03.2023/08:00) – SKF GmbH produces different roller bearing products in their plant in Lüchow in Lower…
Heat Treat Technical Seminar With SSi Being Held In Mississauga, Ontario
Heat Treat Technical Seminar With SSi Being Held In Mississauga, Ontario Enhance your understanding of the heat treating industry! This unique opportunity will give you the chance to network with fellow heat treaters and listen to how others are attacking industry specifications, addressing everyday problems, and looking to innovate in the…
Captive Heat Treater Makes Substantial Heat Treat Investments
Captive Heat Treater Makes Substantial Heat Treat Investments Chain manufacturer and captive heat treater Allied Locke in Dixon, Illinois, USA has graced the pages of ” The Monty Heat Treat News ” several times in the past because of their substantial investments in their heat treat department. Another recent investment has been into their…
Captive Heat Treater Celebrates 35 Years of Production
Captive Heat Treater Celebrates 35 Years of Production The Honda “Anna Engine Plant” in Anna, Ohio is one of the largest engine builders and consequently one of the larger in-house heat treaters in North America. The company recently celebrated 35 years of production with this summary of where the plant has come from and where it is going. Of…
Solar Atmospheres of California Installs Large Car Bottom Air Furnace
Solar Atmospheres of California Installs Large Car Bottom Air Furnace “Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) successfully installed a brand new 14 foot long car bottom Air F urnace with a total load capacity of up to 30,000 pounds. The furnace was surveyed in accordance with AMS2750 and is uniform within ±10°F (Class 2). The furnace has a working…
Bill Disler, CEO Of AFC Holcroft Leaving
Bill Disler, CEO Of AFC Holcroft Leaving “ The Monty Heat Treat News ” searched through our archived photos for our most recent picture of Bill and we came across this one taken in October of 2022 at the heat treat exhibition in Cologne, Germany. Bill is on the left, flanked by the former CEO of Aichelin, Peter Schobesberger, Christian…