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Heat treatment standards announced for AM metal parts made via powder-bed fusion

ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa., announces F3301 - 18 Standard Specification for Thermal Post-Processing Metal Parts Made Via Powder Bed Fusion.

Wisconsin Oven aluminum quench system has +/-10°F temperature uniformity at 1075°F

Wisconsin Oven Corp., East Troy, Wis., guarantees temperature uniformity of ±10°F at 775°F and 1075°F for its electrically heated standard horizontal aluminum quench systems.

Ipsen builds high-pressure vertical furnace that quenches with 1000 horsepower

Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., recently designed and built a vertical high-pressure quenching furnace, complete with twin cooling systems and a work volume of 350 cubic feet.

Thermo Scientific develops automated, robust, compact UV-Vis spectrophotometers

Thermo Scientific, Madison, Wis., introduces the Genesys family of automated, robust UV-Visible spectrophotometers, which are accessible, network-ready, and designed to meet expectations for advanced technology in a compact package.

Sifco achieves Nadcap Metallic Materials Manufacturing certification for forgings

Sifco Industries Inc., Cleveland, has become the first United States forging manufacturer to obtain Nadcap Metallic Materials Manufacturing certification (MMM).

United States Steel reports 2017 earnings of $387 million, vs. 2016 loss of $440 million

United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, reports full-year 2017 net earnings of $387 million, compared to full-year 2016 net loss of $440 million, as investments in upgrading equipment in its flat-rolled segment helped to improve performance.