The thermal energy of forged components can be effectively used to achieve microstructure with mechanical properties equal to or better than those achievable with traditional reheat quenching and tempering, annealing, and normalizing processes.
Continue readingAtomic force microscope and ammeter together enable topography mapping at Park Systems
Engineers from Park Systems, Santa Clara, Calif., demonstrated how an atomic force microscope, when combined with an ammeter, can provide concurrent topography imaging and electrochemical mapping of a structure, at the ASM International MS&T 2019 Conference in Portland, Oregon.
Continue readingNew method simplifies calculation of precise location of cracks on complex shapes
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announce that they have developed a new calculation method that enables them to pinpoint the exact location and direction of a critical crack in a structure with a single analysis.
Continue readingCarpenter A-21 carburizing steel provides deep hard case and tough ductile core
Dr. Robert Buck of Carpenter Technology Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., prepared a presentation announcing development of a strong, tough, carburizable stainless steel for high-performance gear and bearing applications exposed to harsh environments.
Continue readingCan Copper Help Fight COVID-19?
Experts in the fields of metallurgy and microbiology say that copper can be a powerful weapon in the current fight against COVID-19. They believe it can also help curtail future pandemics if utilized properly. In this digital-first article from Advanced Materials & Processes, ASM International’s flagship magazine, the authors recommend the expanded use of copper alloys in public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Continue readingSpray Tips: Mechanical interlocking of thermal spray coatings
Mechanical interlocking has been viewed historically as the main mechanism of thermal spray coating adhesion.
Continue readingDOE to provide $28 million to develop ultrahigh-temperature gas turbine materials
The U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, announces up to $28 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program, ULtrahigh Temperature Impervious Materials Advancing Turbine Efficiency (ULTIMATE).
Continue readingAbbott Furnace recommends steps for return to operation of furnace systems
Abbott Furnace Company, St. Marys, Pa., reminds heat treaters of a few important matters that must be considered to ensure a successful return to operation for equipment that has been turned off for a period of time.
Continue readingSolar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania invests in Zeiss microscope system
Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania, Hermitage, now offers in-house metallographic testing, with the recent purchase of a Zeiss AxioVert A1 Inverted Materials Microscope.
Continue readingCentorr Vacuum Industries R&D heat treating furnace can reach nearly 6000°F
Centorr Vacuum Industries, Nashua, N.H., has shipped a new lab-sized Series 45 top loading furnace for research and development work at temperatures up to 3200°C (5790°F) in an inert gas atmosphere.
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