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Volume 4, Number 8, August 14, 2007 |
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ASM HTS Events24th Annual ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition This preeminent event offers a strong technical program and an outstanding exposition, an unmatched forum in which to exchange both practical ideas and scientific knowledge. Virtual ExpositionTake Your Booth Beyond the Show Floor Other ASM EventsMaterials Science & Technology (MS&T) Conference & Exposition Principles of Proper Vacuum Furnace Maintenance International Symposium on Surface Hardening of Stainless Steels |
ASM NEWS"Joe Zion - New HTP, AM&P Publisher"
Vin LeGendre has been named Senior Publisher for Heat Treating Progress and Advanced Materials & Processes. “Vin has been with ASM since 1989, when he started with AM&P as a regional sales representative,” said ASM Managing Director Stan Theobald. “He was named publisher for our magazines in 2005. It’s been a pleasure working with Vin through the years as he has built so many strong relationships with our advertisers and exhibitors.” Industry NewsBodycote Acquires Nitruvid S.A.
Bodycote International PLC, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, acquired Nitruvid S.A. from Ascometal S.A., a member of the Russian-owned SeverStal Group. Nitruvid has patented a number of plasma-assisted nitriding processes, especially for stainless steel applications. Bodycote intends to transfer Nitruvid’s expertise across Europe, America, and the emerging markets.
CAES Unhappy with Congress Energy Package The Consumer Alliance for Energy Security (CAES), Washington, D.C., says supply provisions in the House Energy Package steer the nation in the wrong direction. At a time when demand for natural gas is mounting and domestic production is slumping, Congress should be promoting policies that result in responsible access to new sources of natural gas supply. However, elements of the pending House energy bill will slow and reduce well completions, delay new production, and result in higher prices for consumers, says CAES.
NPL Development Improves Thermocouple Accuracy
Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UK, Britain's measurement standards facility, developed metal alloys that reduce the uncertainty of thermocouple temperature sensors at high temperatures to within a degree. This allows boosting the high-temperature heat treatment of jet engine components, which translates to improved material properties and more efficient engine operation.
Energy-Management Guidelines for Large Plants A downloadable presentation from CECO Energy Management, Cincinnati, Ohio, details the impact of the cost of wasted energy in industrial buildings and processes, and explains the steps to reduce the energy component of manufacturing costs. The presentation explains how seven-figure savings are easily attainable and justified, with payback periods of a year or two in many cases.
Swagelok Commercializes Breakthrough Technology Swagelok Co., Solon, Ohio, reported its first order for its recently formed Swagelok Technology Services Co. (STSC) from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. NRL placed an order for treatment of alloy parts using the Swagelok SAT12 patented surface-hardening process for stainless steels.
Universal Stainless Announces $3.5 Million Capital Project Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc., Bridgeville, Pa., will enhance capabilities at its Dunkirk, N.Y., facility by adding high-temperature annealing equipment capable of oil, water, and air quenching. The capital expansion project, scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter, has the potential to expand Dunkirk's annual sales by as much as $20 million. | Featured Sponsors
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