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]
In an Inflationary World One Item Remains Constant for Heat Treaters
In an Inflationary World One Item Remains Constant for Heat Treaters While it might seem like everything to do with heat treating is increasing in cost by leaps and bounds these days one very important item for all heat treaters has remained relatively constant for some time now-high temperature alloy components. Virtually every single…
Turbine Manufacturer Adds Vacuum Furnace
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 Good…
AMETEK Hughes-Treitler-a Story of Vacuum Aluminum Brazing
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…
Bob Wyland, Rex Heat Treat Oct. 2, 1973 – July 1, 2025
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…
New Titanium Drop Bottom Furnace Installation Underway
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…
New Director of Sales for SECO/WARWICK USA
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…
Industry Veteran Pete Kerbel Returns to Ipsen Family in New Role
Industry Veteran Pete Kerbel Returns to Ipsen Family in New Role Want to know more about Pete Kerbel of Ipsen? “The Monty Heat Treat News” interviewed Pete a couple of years back, an interview which can be found at Pete Kerbel, Vice President of Sales, Ipsen-The Video Interview | The Monty “ Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2023) – Ipsen USA…
Busch Outlines Ambitions Plans for the Future | The Monty
Busch Outlines Ambitions Plans for the Future | The Monty “The Monty Heat Treat News” was recently invited to the Mississauga, Canada facility of Busch Vacuum Solutions (2nd largest of three sites in Canada). Busch Group (based in Germany) is one of the world’s largest suppliers of industrial vacuum solutions (pumps, systems, service) and during…
Furnace Builder Achieves Record Sales and Profit
Furnace Builder Achieves Record Sales and Profit “2022 was a difficult year for global geopolitics and the economy. Despite this, SECO/WARWICK , the first choice among manufacturers of metal heat treatment and vacuum metallurgy furnaces, can talk about an excellent year. The great results of the Group were influenced by several factors: the…
Aerospace Firm Installing Heat Treatment Department
Aerospace Firm Installing Heat Treatment Department Going way back to 2019 aerospace giant Pratt & Whitney announced a new facility in the Ashville, NC, USA area. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility was held November 16th, you can read the details here further down. As part of this investment oven and furnace builder L&L…
Solar Atmospheres Successfully Hardens Massive H13 Extrusion Dies
Solar Atmospheres Successfully Hardens Massive H13 Extrusion Dies Hermitage PA, January 30, 2023 – Solar Atmospheres of Western PA successfully vacuum heat treated two massive H13 extrusion dies at their Hermitage PA facility. Their newest high performing Solar Manufacturing 10-Bar 600 Horsepower high pressure gas quench vacuum furnace was able…
Are Salaries in the HT Industry Increasing-Ask the Heat Treat Recruiter
Are Salaries in the HT Industry Increasing-Ask the Heat Treat Recruiter Are salaries in the heat treatment industry in North America increasing? Common perception (or misconception) says that the answer to this question is a resounding yes! However we posed the question to our resident expert and regular contributor Mr. Josh Hale of heat…