ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that organizers for Heat Treat Mexico are currently seeking abstract submissions on heat treating topics for the upcoming new event in Queretaro, Mexico, to be held later this year in September.
Continue readingLiquidmetal amorphous alloy in hybrid knife is 25% harder than stainless steel
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., has developed the Liquidmetal Hybrid Knife, manufactured of LM105 amorphous alloy by the Liquidmetal process.
Continue readingAlcoa to supply GE Aviation with superalloy, titanium, and aluminum components
Alcoa, Pittsburgh, has signed a long-term contract with GE Aviation for jet engine components made of advanced nickel-based superalloys, titanium, and aluminum for a broad range of GE Aviation engine programs.
Continue readingIpsen offers heat treating courses in February, April, June, August, and October
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that it plans to host another series of Ipsen U classes throughout 2016, with courses available February 2-4, April 5-7, August 2-4 and October 11-13.
Continue reading2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize awarded to Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education is awarded to Worcester Polytechnic Institute educators Diran Apelian, FASM, (pictured), Arthur C. Heinricher, Richard F. Vaz, and Kristin K. Wobbe, “for a project-based engineering curriculum developing leadership, innovative problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global competencies.”
Continue readingSolar Atmospheres’ Greenville facility offers a range of vacuum processing capabilities
Solar Atmospheres, Greenville, S.C., reports that its newest facility now has a wide range of vacuum processing capacity available, from furnaces suited for small lots and development cycles, to a 24-foot long vacuum chamber capable of processing up to 50,000 pounds at 2650°F.
Continue readingBodycote opens new plants in Georgia and South Carolina
Bodycote, U.K., announces two new heat treatment plants in the southeastern United States: Covington, Ga., and Greenville, S.C.
Continue readingSpray Tips: Electric Arc Spray
Electric arc spray is also known as twin-wire arc, arc spray, or wire arc spray.
Continue readingHardide Coatings opens production facility in Virginia
Hardide Coatings Inc., U.K., announces the opening of its new $7 million Virginia production facility to expand its operations to North America.
Continue readingFord Shelby engine features plasma transfer wire arc technology
Flame Spray Industries, Port Washington, N.Y., reports that its plasma transfer wire arc technology is being used on the latest Shelby engine to produce a thin, strong surface layer that provides excellent cylinder wall oiling and durability.
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