Additive Manufacturing Firm Expands Vacuum Furnace Department
Additive Manufacturing Firm Expands Vacuum Furnace Department ” AGF DEFCOM” is excited to announce the addition of a second Solar Atmospheres Mentor Pro furnace to our growing machine lineup. This investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers with exceptional quality, faster turnaround times, and reliable production capacity.The new…
Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer”
Why Heat Treatment Partnerships Matter in Aerospace by “Vanessa Pfeiffer” (About the author; Vanessa Pfeiffer is Director of Strategic Market Development for Aerospace & Defence at Bodycote. She is responsible for identifying and accelerating strategic growth opportunities across the aerospace and defence sector, working closely with…
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]
AICHELIN Group: New Management Appointments at UPC and QMULUS in Germany
AICHELIN Group: New Management Appointments at UPC and QMULUS in Germany Mödling / Göppingen / Düsseldorf. As part of the integration of NITREX, the AICHELIN Group is strengthening the organization of UPC in Germany and further intensifying the integration of its expertise in plant engineering, process control, and digital solutions. With…
New UK Representative for Vacuum Furnace Builder
New UK Representative for Vacuum Furnace Builder Vacuum furnace builder “BMI” is known as the largest vacuum furnace builder in France although the bulk of their systems are delivered to customers as far afield as Taiwan. Recently they have been very aggressive at moving into new markets such as North America. This press release tells us how…
Robert “Bob” Struebing 1957-2026
Robert “Bob” Struebing 1957-2026 (Editors Note; Bob is well remembered by many long time USA heat treaters. Bob started at Metal-Lab in Sturtevant in 1979 before it was bought by Lindbergh and then Bodycote. He started in the heat treat world back when we still did pack Carburizing and used retorts. Bob was instrumental in the…
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Speaks with “Ben Gasbarre”, E.V.P. Sales & Marketing for “Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems”
“The Monty Heat Treat News” Speaks with “Ben Gasbarre”, E.V.P. Sales & Marketing for “Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems” Ben we did an interview together a few years back, an interview which can be found at “Ben Gasbarre, President Gasbarre Industrial Furnace Division” so I very much appreciate the chance to see…
Grace Manufacturing Selects Ipsen TITAN H2 Vacuum Furnace to Expand Medical Production Capacity
Grace Manufacturing Selects Ipsen TITAN H2 Vacuum Furnace to Expand Medical Production Capacity Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2026) – Ipsen announces the sale of a TITAN H2 2-bar vacuum furnace to Grace Manufacturing, supporting the company’s continued growth in medical component manufacturing. Grace Manufacturing, located in…
Be Very Glad you are Not a Heat Treater in the UK!
Be Very Glad you are Not a Heat Treater in the UK! The insane energy policy in the UK has been having an effect on industry and certainly commercial heat treaters are also feeling the pain-this press release mentions yet another one closing their doors. From what we can tell this was a fairly “high end” shop offering press quenching, carburizing…
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…
Manufacturer Explains “Why Low Pressure Carburizing”
Manufacturer Explains “Why Low Pressure Carburizing” Earlier this year furnace manufacturer “ECM” issued a “press release” about an order the company had received from gear supplier “SEW-Eurodrive” for a low-pressure carburizing (LPC) system. As a follow-up to that story we have this article from “SEW-Eurodrive” about why they…
Where are They Now-Georg Cluse
Where are They Now-Georg Cluse In the German heat treat market few are not familiar with Mr. Georg Cluse because of his ever present enthusiasm and his commanding physical presence. For many years he has worked with industry suppliers such as “Ipsen”, “SECO/WARWICK”and most recently with “Avion Europa”. We lost touch with Georg after he parted…