The graph illustrates the improved toughness of M2, as measured by the Izod unnotched impact test, that results from the use of lower-than-normal austenitizing temperatures.
Continue readingLiquidmetal Technologies to make guitar parts by injection molding amorphous alloys
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita., Calif., has entered into a development agreement with C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) to design a guitar component to be made of Liquidmetal amorphous alloys and manufactured by the Liquidmetal injection molding machine.
Continue readingInternational heat treating show and conference to be held in Savannah
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that registration is now open for the 23rd iteration of the IFHTSE Congress, a global event focused on thermal processing, heat treating, and surface engineering.
Continue readingIpsen answers maintenance questions for vacuum heat treating systems
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., reports that its “Finding Leaks in Your Vacuum Furnace” blog series takes a close look at how to determine whether the furnace or the pumping system is the root cause of vacuum-related issues.
Continue readingC.I. Hayes installs pusher furnace for brazing and heat treating
C.I. Hayes, a Gasbarre Furnace Group Company, Cranston, R.I., announces the recent installation of a Model BA-M atmosphere pusher furnace for brazing and general heat treating of stainless steel materials by a dedicated processor of select cutlery product lines.
Continue readingAMI Metals awarded contract to supply aluminum plate for Joint Strike Fighter
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Los Angeles, announces that its subsidiary AMI Metals has been awarded a multi-year contract by BAE Systems to provide aluminum plate for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Hawk, and Typhoon aircraft programs.
Continue readingSeco-Warwick supplies vacuum furnace and aluminum braze furnaces to Australian heat treater
Seco-Warwick Europe, Poland, announces that it will supply a FineCarb LPC vacuum furnace with 25 bar high pressure gas quench, and two vacuum aluminum braze furnaces to Heat Treat Australia for aerospace applications.
Continue readingSeco-Warwick supplies vacuum furnace and two aluminum braze furnaces to Australian heat treater
Seco-Warwick Europe, Poland, announces that it will supply a FineCarb LPC vacuum furnace with 25 bar high pressure gas quench, and two vacuum aluminum braze furnaces to Heat Treat Australia for aerospace applications.
Continue readingOne Minute Mentor: Heat Treatment of a Premium Grade H13 Die
The graph shows a continuous cooling test in which the austenitizing temperature was approximately 1040°C (1900°F).
Continue readingSteel forgings for windmills to be produced in joint venture
Sumitomo Corp., Japan, and the Japan Steel Works have formed a joint venture with Gerdau Steel, Brazil, to manufacture forged steel products for wind power generation.
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