USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel
USA Investment in New Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Vessel (Editors Note; While it is not mentioned in this press release the new vessel is being built by “American Isostatic Presses Inc”. of Ohio. “Kittyhawk Inc has placed an order for a new Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) vessel for installation at its Garden Grove, California, USA, facility. The…
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…
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]
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57
Surface Heat Treatment | Craig Zimmerman | THE HEAT TREAT PODCAST #57 Who is the world’s acknowledged expert on Boronizing? Why “Mr. Craig Zimmerman”, Technical Director at “Bluewater Thermal Solutions” and today we dug through our “Heat Treat Podcast” archives and found this really excellent discussion with Craig. Read on and learn…
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update.
“Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America?” Update. March 22 of this year “The Monty” had an article entitled “Is There a Shortage of Large Pit Carburizing Capacity in North America” which prompted a great deal of feedback. The feedback has prompted us to say that yes, there is definitely a shortage of North…
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit
European Service Provider to Add Second “HIP” Unit ” OWL GmbH” of Germany a provider of “Hot Isostatic Pressing” Services” (Hipping) will be adding a second Hip unit. The new system will have working dimensions of 500 mm (Diameter) X 1500 mm high. Max. Temp will be1350 degrees C with a maximum pressure of 140 MPa and will be NADCAP ready. This…
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand
Ipsen USA Ships Record 14 Furnaces in Five Weeks Amid Strong Global Demand The Ipsen USA Vacuum Technology Excellence Center announces a record-setting milestone, shipping 14 new vacuum furnaces between February 26 and March 31, 2026. This achievement comes as Ipsen reports a strong first quarter for new orders, with Q1 bookings for vacuum…
USA Heat Treater Expanding, Adding Furnace Line
USA Heat Treater Expanding, Adding Furnace Line (Editor’s note; AHT is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North America as ranked by “The Monty Heat Treat News”- “52 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters”) “WATERLOO, IA – April 16, 2026 – Advanced Heat Treat Corp.® (AHT), a recognized leader in heat treat services,…
“ASM” Heat Treat Mexico Show in “Full Swing”
“ASM” Heat Treat Mexico Show in “Full Swing” As we speak the ASM “Heat Treat Mexico” show is taking place in Monterrey, Mexico from April 14-16th. The show started Tuesday, April 14th from 6-7:30 PM with today, April 15th being a full day. Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” was in attendance yesterday and our initial impression…
“Riedhammer”-The World’s Leading Kiln Plant Manufacturer
“Riedhammer”-The World’s Leading Kiln Plant Manufacturer We are very proud to welcome our newest advertiser, “Riedhammer” of Germany, the world’s leading Kiln Plant Manufacturer Design, and a firm heavily involved in the construction of systems for the production of lithium-ion battery powder materials. Their ad can be found…
Controlled Atmosphere Brazing Lines For China & Mexico
Controlled Atmosphere Brazing Lines For China & Mexico (AI Overview; CAB furnaces, or Controlled Atmosphere Brazing furnaces, are industrial systems that join aluminum components like radiators and condensers using a non-corrosive flux in a pure nitrogen environment, providing precise heating for high-quality, oxide-free bonds, essential…
USA Commercial Heat Treat to Close December 19th/2025
USA Commercial Heat Treat to Close December 19th/2025 Founded in 1985 “Mid-South Metallurgical” of Murfreesboro, TN can be best described as a mid sized, “full service” commercial heat treater in that it offers vacuum hardening, carburizing, tempering and black oxide coating. The firm was purchased by a very competent, hardworking individual by…
Spirited Bidding for Vacuum Sinter Furnace
Spirited Bidding for Vacuum Sinter Furnace Last week an Ipsen “Titan” Vacuum Sintering/Debinding furnace was included in an auction taking place on the USA West Coast. While the Ipsen “Titan” vacuum furnace has proven to be extremely popular with heat treaters around the world, this is a very unusual version of the unit-so unusual in fact…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” December 2025 Edition;
“The Monty Heat Treat News” December 2025 Edition; The link below will take you to the December 2025 Edition of “The Monty Heat Treat News” for 30 years, the most widely read publication in the global heat treatment industry. Some industry exclusive stories you will find in this edition include these; New Vacuum Heat Treat…
Horizontal Retort Furnace Destined for Brazilian Heat Treater
Horizontal Retort Furnace Destined for Brazilian Heat Treater “Another SECO/WARWICK industrial furnace will join the equipment in one of the most modern heat treatment plants in South America. The horizontal retort furnace will be used for high-temperature tempering and nitriding processes using ZeroFlow technology. The device will be integrated…