European Heat Treater Updates Plasma Nitriding System
European Heat Treater Updates Plasma Nitriding System Over the years “The Monty Heat Treat News” has visited and profiled well over 100 captive and commercial heat treaters in Germany, and at the end of the day one of the cleanest, most well organized and modern is ” WERZ Vakuum-Wärmebehandlung GmbH & Co.” , based in Gammertingen, Germany….
Where Are They Now-Dave Orchar
Where Are They Now-Dave Orchar Dave’s history in the North American heat treat industry go way back to the days of “Lindberg Heat Treating” a commercial heat treater swallowed up by the world’s largest commercial heat treater “Bodycote” quite a few years ago now. Since that time Dave has held a variety of high-level sales positions at Bodycote,…
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]
ROHDETHERM GmbH/Hanau, Germany
ROHDETHERM GmbH/Hanau, Germany As mentioned over the course of the next 10 days “The Monty Heat Treat News” will be visiting a number of firms involved in the heat treatment industry in Europe. First up is a quick look at furnace builder ROHETHERM in Hanau, Germany. In spite of a slow German economy the firm reports strong sales and what we…
Dana Inc., Lafayette, IN- “Top 15” Captive Heat Treater
Dana Inc., Lafayette, IN- “Top 15” Captive Heat Treater Each year “The Monty Heat Treat News” puts together a list of the largest and most impressive single location, captive (in-house) heat treats in North America (the list and our criteria to be considered can be found at…
Charlie Hushek & Ceramic Diffusion Technologies
Charlie Hushek & Ceramic Diffusion Technologies Charlie Hushek is a 5th generation heat treater at family-owned commercial heat treater Phoenix Heat Treating in Phoenix, Arizona, USA-so why the heck did he just announce that he is now co-founder of Ceramic Diffusion Technologies? We believe the answer can be found in the description below…
Employment Opportunities in the Heat Treat Industry & Heat Treat Exhibitions
Employment Opportunities in the Heat Treat Industry & Heat Treat Exhibitions Josh Hale and Jessica Maier of “International Search Partners”, a heat treat recruitment firm in the USA are without a doubt the experts in the industry when it comes to employment. We have always appreciated their input on everything from “Salaries” in the…
Top Heat Treatment Stories for the Week of September 23
Top Heat Treatment Stories for the Week of September 23 These are the top 3 heat treatment industry news stories for the week starting September 23, 2024 as ranked by our readers; “Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems Introduces New Product Development Manager; Gasbarre, a leader in industrial furnace equipment, is pleased to welcome Dan Hill…
“VIM” Vacuum Furnace Goes to Research Network
“VIM” Vacuum Furnace Goes to Research Network “Łukasiewicz – the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, a member of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, selected SECO/WARWICK as the supplier of a VIM vacuum furnace for melting metals and metal alloys on a laboratory scale as a result of a tender for the supply of research equipment. It will be…
Ipsen USA Continues Momentum, Awarded Early 2021 Orders
Ipsen USA Continues Momentum, Awarded Early 2021 Orders Coming off a year where they shipped more than 50 new vacuum furnaces, Ipsen’s Vacuum Technology Excellence Center continues the momentum by being awarded two new furnace orders in just the first week of the New Year. One of the orders is for a well-recognized and innovative power tool…
Salvador Alvarado Murillo Promoted to GM, SSi Mexico/In House Heat Treating Mexico
Salvador Alvarado Murillo Promoted to GM, SSi Mexico/In House Heat Treating Mexico Our top news item for Thursday, January 20/2021 is two pronged and looks into the heat treatment industry in Mexico. First up we see that Salvador Alvarado Murillo, formerly Operations Manager for SSi Mexico (controls) was just promoted to General Manager. Salvador…
SECO/VACUUM Furnace Sales in 2020-A Year in Review
SECO/VACUUM Furnace Sales in 2020-A Year in Review “In stark contrast to a generally cautious economy upset by a global pandemic, farsighted OEMs have their horizons set well into the future as they develop plans for ground breaking transportation technologies. One example is the purchase by a major aerospace contractor of SECO/VACUUM’s…
Nitrion Do Brasil Vastly Expanding Vacuum Nitriding Capacity
Nitrion Do Brasil Vastly Expanding Vacuum Nitriding Capacity Our understanding is that commercial heat treater Nitrion Do Brasil, with two location in Brazil is making a major investment in expanding their vacuum nitriding department. 6 months ago the company invested in a new KGO system out of Germany, two more are being installed as we speak…
Heat Treat Podcast Episode# 001, Carlos Torres and Jim “Jimmy” Oakes
Heat Treat Podcast Episode# 001, Carlos Torres and Jim “Jimmy” Oakes Welcome to the first episode of “The Heat Treat Podcast” with our host Carlos Torres talking to Jim “Jimmy” Oakes about the basics of CQI-9 and Nadcap, what is unique about them and their similarities and differences. Our host, Carlos Torres is President of furnace…
Medical Device Manufacturer Brings Heat Treating in House
Medical Device Manufacturer Brings Heat Treating in House It is rather interesting the stated reasons for this manufacturer bringing their heat treating requirements in house-shorter lead times and improved process controls. We at “The Monty” have always said that costs have little to do with manufacturers bringing heat treating in house, the…