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.
Nucor 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.
Developers 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.
Ipsen 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.
Seco 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.