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Volume 4, Number 10, October 16, 2007 |
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ASM Heat Treating Society CornerNew HTS President Rick Sisson Takes the Gavel at HTS 2007
Prof. Richard Sisson Jr., FASM, George F. Fuller Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, Mass., accepted the gavel from outgoing HTS president William Bernard, president and CEO, Surface Combustion Inc., Maumee, Ohio, at the ASM HTS General Membership Meeting in Detroit. Sisson described his plans for the next two years including focusing on opportunities for lifelong learning, supporting development of regional programs, and exploring the capabilities of the new HTS Global Community Website. George Totten Receives George Bodeen Lifetime Achievement Award
This year’s [technical] program at the ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition featured the George Totten International Symposium on Quenching and Cooling in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote the understanding of quenching and quenching technology around the world. Meet the 2007-2008
ASM Heat Treating Society Seeks Board Nominations Nominations are sought for the ASM Heat Treating Society (HTS) Board. Instructions and nominations form are available online. Or contact Sarina Pastoric: 440-338-5151 ext. 5513; e-mail. Papers Sought for ASM HTS/Bodycote ‘Best Paper in Heat Treating’ Contest The ASM Heat Treating Society established the Best Paper in Heat Treating Award in 1997 to recognize a paper that represents advancement in heat-treating technology, promotes heat treating in a substantial way, or represents a clear advancement in managing the business of heat treating. The award is sponsored by Bodycote Thermal Process-North America. |
Industry News
Successful ASM Heat Treating Society
From a sold-out exhibit floor to a well-attended technical program, the 2007 ASM Heat Treating Society Conference & Exposition in Detroit more than lived up to expectations. “We had 191 exhibitors representing the best in heat treating technology, right here in Detroit,” said outgoing HTS president Bill Bernard, President and CEO of Surface Combustion Inc. “We had a tremendous Heat Treating Exposition, and that’s a testament to our exhibitors and our organizers. This year’s [technical] program, featuring the George Totten International Symposium on Quenching and Cooling, set a higher standard for future HTS events,” Bernard said.
At the ASM Heat Treating Society General Membership Meeting in Detroit, Bernard talked about some of the challenges and opportunities facing HTS including cooperation with other societies and organization to serve the needs of the heat treating community, starting plans for an even better Heat Treat Show in 2009, continuing to develop regional heat treating events, expanding lifelong learning and education opportunities, and continuing the development of the new HTS Community Website.
Alcan in Joint Venture for Hot-Rolling Mill in China Alcan, Paris, France, signed a joint venture agreement with Dingsheng Aluminium, a privately owned Chinese foil producer, to set up a greenfield facility in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, in China. The plant will produce heat-treated aluminum plates made of advanced patented alloys and will strengthen Alcan's position in the heat-treated plate markets, specifically in the aerospace sector where these plates are used in the wings and fuselages of airplanes.
Energy Department, NAM Work to
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman expanded DOE’s work to maximize energy efficiency by increasing cooperation among U.S. industry and energy efficiency experts, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C. The MOU includes a variety of activities that aim to assist manufacturing facilities in implementing an energy management program; adopt clean, efficient technologies; and achieve continual energy efficiency and intensity reduction improvements.
Materials Camp Success Story in Chicago When asked by headquarters to consider hosting a materials Camp several years ago, the Chicago Chapter not only agreed to do it, but also developed a new low cost model for Materials Camp that could be used by others, The Chicago Plan is based on having businesses, colleges and universities participate as host sites where teams of students and mentors could explore materials science through forensic examinations of failed components. After five successful Camps, the Chapter still doesn’t have a shortage of host businesses and mentor volunteers, as younger members are starting to take on the role of mentor.
Heat Treating Society Community Web Site Launched at HTS Show in Detroit The long awaited HTS Community Website debuted at the 2007 Heat Treat Show in Detroit. This revolutionary website was created to serve HTS members and the heat treating community at large. In his remarks at the ASM Heat Treating Society General Membership Meeting, outgoing HTS president Bill Bernard said “Our new HTS Community Website provides news, information, and access to other heat treaters. It’s far superior to our old site, and it’s designed to be the best site serving the heat treating community.”
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Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), Detroit, Mich., issued new guidelines (Coatings System Assessment; Heat Treat System Assessment, Second Edition; and Plating System Assessment) aimed at improving quality of automotive parts, helping to lower warranty claims and recalls. Developed by automotive manufacturers and suppliers, the guidelines are written for automotive suppliers and organizations performing heat treating, coating, and plating. ASM HTS EventsInternational Symposium on Surface Hardening of Stainless Steels Other Events of InterestCHTE Members:
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