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Wear resistance of stainless steel said to increase by high-intensity implantation of ions

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University in Russia announce that they have developed a new method of ion implantation that improves the wear resistance of stainless steel by more than a hundred times through highly intensive implantation of ions with low energy.

Digital Metal launches two binder-jet additively manufactured superalloys

Digital Metal AB, Sweden, a Högan?s Group company, announces that it is launching two binder-jet 3D-printed superalloys for applications in extreme environments: DM 247, a nickel-base superalloy, and DM 625, a nickel-chromium superalloy.

Advances in ion nitriding and nitrocarburizing based on advanced process controls

Ralph Poor of Surface Combustion, Maumee, Ohio, will discuss “Advances in Ion Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing” at Heat Treat 2019 in Detroit in October.

One-Minute Mentor: Special Purpose Through-Hardening Bearing Steels

Through-hardening bearing steels from the ASTM A295 and A485 families that are given a typical heat treatment, operate well up to the 120–135 °C (250–275 °F) service range.

Ipsen announces January class for heat treating equipment Field Service Engineers

Ipsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that its next Corporate Academy class for training Field Service Engineers will be held in January 2020, part of a fast-track development strategy to build a nationwide network.

Can-Eng Furnaces awarded contract for a rapid heating furnace for aluminum components

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, was recently awarded a contract from a research organization for the supply of a rapid heating furnace for lightweight hot-stamped and formed aluminum automotive product development.