Furnace Builder Continues to do Well in Chinese Market
"SECO/WARWICK, a global manufacturer of metal heat treatment and metallurgy solutions, has signed a new contract with a leading Chinese company from the advanced aviation technology sector. The partner is one of the global leaders in the production of engine components and structural parts for...
Does “Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces” Still Exist? Reader Question
September 18th of this year a reader posed the question to us; "Does Sauder Furnaces Still Exist"? A reader pointed out that at least in Brazil the company still exists under the original name-read on; "'I read your article on furnace manufacturer SAUDER and would like to point out that the...
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]
Darius Szczekocki-“Celebration of Life”
August of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" posted an obituary about a very well loved individual in the North American heat treat industry, "Mr. Darius Szczekocki, owner of "Hestia Heat Treat" in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Darius, October 4th of this year,...
Avion Manufacturing Acquired
‘We should point out that this press release has nothing to do with “Avion Europa” a company which we have mentioned numerous times over the years. While the two firms were related in the past that is no longer the case.” Delamin Nitriding Salts (DNS), a subsidiary of Parker Netsushori Kogyo of...
Solar Atmospheres Expands Western Region Team with Addition of Eric Cavenee
"Solar Atmospheres of California is thrilled to welcome Eric Cavenee to our Western Region Outside Sales team! In this role, Eric will support customers across the western United States with world-class thermal processing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, additive manufacturing, nuclear,...
MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 17 Students
The MTI Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 outstanding students have been awarded scholarships totaling $80,000 to support their pursuit of education and careers in materials science, metallurgy, engineering, and related industrial and technical fields. This year’s recipients were...
Heat Treat Fixturing-“The Heat Treat Podcast”
For several years now "The Monty Heat Treat News" has been featuring "The Heat Treat Podcast" in conjunction with our witty, knowledgeable and enthusiastic host Mr. Carlos Torres. One of our most popular podcasts featured "Mr. Jim Wilbur" of "Wm Wright & Associates" one of North America's...
Reader Question-“Does Sauder Heat Treat Furnaces Still Exist?”
We always appreciate reader's questions about the heat treatment industry and are happy to provide answers if we can. In this case a reader posed this question; "I am looking at a used car bottom furnace which appears to be in quite good condition and reasonably priced. However the nameplate...
Darius Szczekocki, “Hestia Heat Treat”
It is with true shock that we are reporting the very unexpected passing of Mr. "Darius Szczekocki", owner of "Hestia Heat Treat" in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. "Darius" was a long time heat treater having worked with commercial heat treat firms such as "Bodycote" and "Bluewater Thermal" before...
USA Heat Treater Consolidates Operations
Recently the North American commercial heat treat industry has seen a wave of consolidations/closings-a recent example features "Atmosphere Group Inc" in Michigan, USA "USA Commercial Heat Treater Consolidates Operations". Another example (although this has not been publicly...
Profile of a Thriving North American Heat Treater-“Darby Metal Treating”
Last week we had a news item entitled; "Michigan, USA Heat Treater Reports Excellent Sales", at that point in time we promised to provide our readers with more details about the firm; "In 2012, Tom Darby, owner of aerospace components manufacturing company TMD Machining (TMD), was exasperated with...
Bodycote to Open New Facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Although very few details are currently available it would appear that Bodycote, the world's largest commercial heat treater will be opening a brand new facility in Fairfield, Ohio, USA. What we know so far is that this facility will fall under the Aerospace & Defense division, it will be...
Robots in the Heat Treatment Industry
August 11th of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" had a news item about a UK based heat treater who recently added "Robotics in a Vacuum Brazing Application"-the press release prompted the team at the "The Monty" to contemplate robotics in the commercial heat treatment industry. The bottom line...
Largest Capacity Plasma Nitriding Furnaces in North America?
Three years ago "The Monty" visited a commercial heat treater in South Lyon, Michigan, USA by the name of "Sun Steel Treating" and "profiled" the company-a profile which can be found further down in this article. Just last week "The Monty" again had the chance to visit and we found out that the...