North Carolina State University, Raleigh, reports that novel lightweight composite metal foams made of materials such as steel spheres embedded in aluminum are more effective at insulating against heat than solid conventional metals such as steel.
Parker Trutec adds fourth AFC-Holcroft universal batch quench furnace
AFC Holcroft, Wixom, Mich., announces that Parker Trutec Inc., Springfield, Ohio, has added a fourth UBQ 36-48-36 universal batch integral quench furnace to an existing line.
Solar Atmospheres to double size of California plant
Solar Atmospheres of California Inc. (SCA), Fontana, plans to invest $5 million to expand its Fontana facility by adding another 25,000-sq.-ft. building to the current 25,000-sq.-ft. facility.
Ipsen ships heat treating furnaces for aerospace, automotive, and power applications
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., recently shipped seven furnaces around the globe for applications in aerospace, automotive, and power-generation.
One Minute Mentor: Tempering Behavior of Corrosion-Resistant Tool Steels
During tempering, the combination of material properties such as hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance, as well as residual stresses, can be adjusted within a wide range