The success of plasma and gas nitriding at low temperatures (lower than 840°F) and solution nitriding at high temperatures is associated with the absence of chromium nitride or carbide precipitation, and thus with the formation in the surface layer of a particular phase called the S-phase.
Continue readingNucor to acquire Southland Tube for its high-strength steel hollow tubing
Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has agreed to acquire Southland Tube, an independent manufacturer of hollow structural section steel tubing, because “It is an excellent fit for our Nucor family and our strategy for profitable growth,” said John Ferriola, Chairman, CEO and President of Nucor.
Continue readingDevelopers of Constellium Airware aluminum-lithium alloys receive award
Constellium N.V., Amsterdam, announces that three of its researchers were awarded the Medal of the Academy by the Air and Space Academy for their achievement in developing groundbreaking Airware aluminum-lithium alloys: ASM member Timothy Warner, Knowledge Director and Metallurgy Group Manager; Alireza Arbab, Project Manager; and Bruno Chenal, Strategic Innovation Director.
Continue readingIpsen announces 2017 heat treating courses scheduled for United States
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that it will begin 2017 by hosting another series of Ipsen U classes, with courses available February 7-9, April 4-6, June 6-8, August 1-3, and October 3-5.
Continue readingSeco Warwick jet cooling chambers cut heat treating costs and emissions
Seco Warwick, Meadville, Pa., announces that it has completed the installation of two replacement jet cooling chambers at Worthington Industries in Jefferson, Ohio.
Continue readingAmes and Oak Ridge awarded $5 million to improve metal powders for 3D printing
Ames Laboratory, Iowa, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tenn., have been awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office to improve the production and composition of metal alloy powders for additive manufacturing.
Continue readingMetalysis produces high-entropy metastable powder metals via solid state process
Metalysis Ltd., England, has produced niobium-containing high-entropy alloy powders for high-temperature applications by means of its patented solid-state electrolysis process.
Continue readingLindberg MPH melting/holding furnace prepares aluminum for die casting
Lindberg MPH, Riverside, Mich., has shipped a gas-fired aluminum stack melting and holding furnace to a manufacturer of recreational vehicles.
Continue readingNitrogen monitoring system for heat treating furnaces reduces fire hazards
Linde LLC, Bridgewater, N.J., has developed a protective-atmosphere safety monitoring system that can be installed on new or existing nitrogen supply systems for all common types of heat treatment furnaces, and can be tailored to the unique needs of the operation.
Continue readingSeco Warwick to install 265-foot aluminum brazing line for auto radiators
Seco Warwick, Meadville, Pa., reports that it will install a 265-foot controlled-atmosphere aluminum brazing line at Banco Products Ltd., an Indian manufacturer and supplier of original equipment for commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and industrial products.
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