Instron, Norwood, Mass., celebrated its 70th anniversary on March 15, 2016, marking continued success in providing customers with the highest quality products, expert support, and world-class service.
Direct gas-fired ovens temper tire molds for auto industry supplier
Wisconsin Oven Corp., East Troy, Wis., has shipped two direct gas-fired batch ovens with load capacity of 6000 pounds each to a leading automotive supplier for tempering tire molds to produce longer mold life.
One Minute Mentor: Tempering Characteristics of P20 Mold Steel
Tempering characteristics for P20 mold steels carburized at two different temperatures are shown in the graphs.
Harper issued patent for heat treatment of carbon fibers
Harper International, Buffalo, N.Y., announces that it has received a patent for its advanced carbon fiber oxidation oven technology that enables changing the airflow direction within the oven to produce down-flow and center-to-end flow throughout the process.
Specialty stainless steel with 23% chromium provides higher corrosion resistance
Crompion International, Baton Rouge, La., reports that it has developed Cromgard C23, a specialty stainless steel with 23% chromium, 3.5 – 5% nickel, and 1 – 2% molybdenum.