Super Systems, Cincinnati, has completed a controls upgrade for Elmira Heat Treating. The scope of the project included a new 9220 control system for a vacuum furnace. The 9220 is a robust vacuum furnace recipe-based controller which is the command center for control, I/O, and redundant data logging for the processes performed on the equipment.
ECM’s ECO Furnace presented Green Business Award
ECM USA Inc, Pleasant Prairie, Wisc., was recognized at the Beijing Shaping Tomorrow Gala -annual dinner for the French and Chinese business community – by CCI FRANCE CHINE Green Business for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and for reducing water wastage. ECM’s ECO Furnace was presented the Green Business Award for accomplishing a cleaner, safer, and more efficient operation in the heat treat industry.
Bodycote to work with wave energy pioneer CorPower Ocean
Bodycote, Macclesfield, UK, has secured work with wave energy pioneer CorPower Ocean. The company is targeting the marine renewables sector after helping the Swedish developer optimize key components in its Wave Energy Converters.
Constellium celebrates 10th anniversary
Constellium, Paris, marked its 10th anniversary on May 3, 2021. Tracing its roots to aluminum pioneers Alcan, Alusuisse, and Pechiney, the company has a strong position in the aerospace, automotive, and packaging sectors, and has entered new markets by offering ever-more innovative and responsible aluminum solutions.
One Minute Mentor: The press and sinter process
Powder metallurgy (PM) processes include press and sinter hardening, metal injection molding, powder forging, hot isostatic pressing, powder rolling, and spray forming. Press and sintering is the PM process most commonly encountered by heat treaters.