“Experimental” Heat Treatment Leads to Recall
Regular readers of "The Monty" will need no reminder of how crucial heat treating is to the manufacturing process, however here is another example. According to this press release a supplier of ball studs to truck suppliers Mack and Volvo used an experimental heat treat process which resulted in...
Carburizing of Large Gears-“Haerterei Reese”
Recently "The Monty Heat Treat News" had an in-depth article about commercial heat treater "Haerterie Reese", a firm in Germany who has the ability to heat treat gears up to 100,000 pounds-a truly remarkable feat. The article can be found below and also...
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]
Turkish Steel Forger Invests In A Batch Furnace For Nitriding And Nitrocarburizing
"Since its establishment in 1987, Topçesan Topbaş Çelik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has stood as a pillar in the Turkish steel forging industry. Operating from its facility in Nilüfer/Bursa, the company has solidified its position as a leading integrated steel processing manufacturer, supplying forging,...
Italian Heat Treater Updates Furnace Controls
From UPC-Marathon, a Nitrex company we have this press release about a control system upgrade at Italian commercial heat treater Trattamenti Termici dei Metalli Srl. "Italian commercial heat treater T.T.M. Trattamenti Termici dei Metalli Srl has built its reputation on precision and reliability....
Heat Treater Orders 2 Heat Treat Systems
"François Studer SA, a Swiss commercial heat treater with 45 years of experience on the market, has chosen two SECO/WARWICK furnaces. The solutions on order include a vacuum furnace with 15 bar abs high-pressure gas hardening, and a furnace for tempering with vacuum purging. Swiss companies are...
Sousa Corp. Expands Production with Second Ipsen Turbo2Treater Vacuum Furnace
"Newington, CONNECTICUT (June 7, 2024) – Sousa Corp., based in Newington, CT, recently installed its second Ipsen Turbo²Treater vacuum furnace to its production line, expanding its capacity to meet a steady demand for metal treating services. Andrew Sousa, Vice President of Sousa Corp., explained...
“The Heat Treat Podcast” Talks Surface Treatment
Today our very articulate host, Mr. Carlos Torres of "The Heat Treat Podcast" talks surface treatment with Mr. Craig Zimmerman of "Bluewater Thermal". Everybody in the North American heat treatment industry knows Craig but for the very small percentage that don't Craig is one of the top experts on...
Heat Treatment Norway
Regular Readers of "The Monty" will know that our team is constantly searching for captive and commercial heat treat facilities around the world, this hunt took us to Longyearbyen, Norway just 2 days ago-Longyearbyen, Norway by the way is the most northerly city in the world. Alas not a heat treat...
Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems Delivers Vacuum Furnace System for Aerospace Manufacturer
"Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems is pleased to announce the recent shipment of a Continuous Vacuum Furnace with 10 BAR pressure quench capabilities to a major aerospace manufacturer in North America. The 4 position, 4 zone furnace is rated to 2400°F. The independent load and quench modules allow...
Solar Atmospheres Strives to Be Safer
"The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an unprecedented downturn in business, one that President Bob Hill has not seen in his 25 years with Solar Atmospheres. It was during this pause in activity, that Bob and his team decided to take a deep dive into their business practices, especially examining the...
Dr. Ing. Rolf Terjung-CFC Fixturing For Vacuum Furnaces
Last week we had a very well written article about CFC fixturing in vacuum furnace applications, the person responsible was Dr. Ing. Rolf Terjung, Managing Director of Graphite Materials of Germany https://themonty.com/cfc-fixtures-quality-fixturing-for-vacuum-heat-treating / To compliment that...
Praxair Announces Name Change to Linde
"Danbury, CT, August 13, 2020 – Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Praxair, Inc., will begin operating under the Linde name, effective September 1. This name change reflects the company’s evolution following the merger of Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG. Operating under...
Nitrex Hires New Rep, Kittyhawk installs another HIP Unit and More Heat Treat News
We are going to start our Monday Morning Briefing with several "people" items from around the globe. First up we see that Overton Chicago Gear in Addison, Illinois, USA is looking for a Heat Treat Manager to run their captive/commercial heat treat department. Overton has a very interesting heat...
IWT Accepts Rohde Furnace After Successful Testing
IWT Accepts Rohde Furnace After Successfull Testing; In Bremen, Germany we find IWT (Institute fuer Werkstofforientierte Technologien) a research organization dedicted to heat treating which is jointing funded by German industry and the university. We at ”The Monty ”have visited this facility...