Interpower Induction-A Growing Force in the Induction Heating Industry
Last week we had an interesting news item about Interpower Induction acquiring KVA Induction, a story which can be found at https://themonty.com/interpower-induction-adds-kva-induction-to-its-group-of-companies/ While the story was not a complete surprise to the team at "The Monty" it did...
Piston Ring Manufacturer Adds Third Nitriding System
"Nitrex continues to set the standard in stainless steel nitriding with the successful installation of a third advanced system at Asimco Shuanghuan Piston Ring (Yizheng) Co., Ltd. This latest addition highlights Asimco’s commitment to enhancing production capabilities and reinforcing their...
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]
Aalberts Surface Technologies UK Adds Another Plasma Nitrider
"Aalberts Surface Technologies UK is continuing it's investment with another plasma nitrider, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a further Plasma Nitriding furnace at our Telford site. The furnace significantly enhances our overall capacity and capability, representing further growth within...
Bodycote enters production for increased HIP capacity in Southeastern US
"Bodycote, the world’s largest thermal processing services provider, has begun production for its previously reported expansion of Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) services in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In recognition of the growing market for additive manufacturing and the associated need for...
Super Systems Inc. (SSi) Will Be Holding Technical Seminars in Charlotte, NC & Atlanta, GA
Harry Hall-A Giant in the Commercial Heat Treating Industry Passes
We regret to mention that Mr. Harry Hall, one of the best known individuals in the North American commercial heat treating industry passed away Saturday August 3, 2024. Harry was President and Owner of Aberfoyle Metal Treating in Aberfoyle, Ontario, Canada from 1989-2015, Aberfoyle was and continues...
Top Heat Treatment Industry News Items Week 31
Each week "The Monty Heat Treat News" looks at the Top 3 news items for the previous week based upon reader interest. For the week starting July 29th 2024 these were the top 3 news stories; "World’s Largest Commercial Heat Treater Releases Interim Results; UK based “Bodycote” is without a doubt...
German Firm Invests in Vacuum Sintering Furnace
"Zimmer GmbH Kunststofftechnik, part of the Zimmer Group, Rheinau, Germany, has invested in an additional vacuum sintering and debinding furnace. By adding this furnace to its production facilities, the company reports that it is increasing its operational efficiency and expanding its Metal...
GE Aviation to Auction Off CI Hayes Continuous Vacuum Furnace
August 5th of this year GE Aviation will be auctioning off a 2016 continuous vacuum furnace manufactured by CI Hayes. This is a beauty of a furnace, however it is so specialized it is hard to predict how the auction will go. We will update you after the auction. "2016 CI Hayes Vacuum Furnace Model...
An Ammonia Leak Can Ruin Your Entire Day
In the case of a heat treater near Grand Rapids, Michigan the accidental leak of ammonia (required in nitriding applications) caused a great deal of concern as you can read below. To those use to the smell it is no big deal, however to the uninitiated the first whiff can be a rather scary experience....
Vacu Braze Acquires NADCAP
"Quakertown, PA - Vacu Braze has crossed a significant milestone in the heat treatment industry with the acquisition of new NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certifications. Years in the making, this recognition affirms Vacu Braze's commitment to offering...
Ipsen’s Operational Teams Prepare for Production Spike
While some businesses saw an economic slowdown in the last year, Ipsen USA took advantage of rare downtime by completing several operational projects focused on continuous improvement. The initiative resulted in a nearly 20% increase in floor capacity for new furnace builds during what could be a...
TREMEC Transmission Awarded GM “Supplier Quality Excellence 2020” Distinction-Heat Treat Departments Share the Glory
Founded in 1964 TREMEC is a manufacturer of transmissions and transmission components for a number of industries including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture and defense. Based in Mexico the firm has locations in the US, Mexico and Belgium with 3 of the facilities boasting in house heat treating...
50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters-Will Winston Heat Treating Make Our List?
In our continuing hunt to find the 50 largest commercial heat treaters in North America we look at Winston Heat Treating in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Dayton is a family owned and run commercial heat treater which is superbly run by John Reger and his son David who can be seen on the left in this picture. A...