Ipsen vacuum furnaces deployed for aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing
January 25, 2016
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Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that over the past month, the company has shipped four furnaces and one upgrade for a variety of applications and industries. These shipments included three Titan vacuum furnaces that shipped within a span of two weeks; a horizontal MetalMaster vacuum furnace; and a custom furnace upgrade:
The Titan H6 with 2-bar absolute pressure was shipped to a U.S. manufacturer, where it will be used to process parts for the additive manufacturing industry.
Another Titan H6 with 2-bar absolute pressure was shipped to a company in the aerospace industry – a market where Ipsen and its equipment have a strong reputation and presence.
The Titan H4 with 2-bar absolute pressure was shipped to California, and will also be used to process parts for the Aerospace industry.
The horizontal MetalMaster with a 48 x 72 x 48-inch graphite work zone was shipped to Alabama, where it will be used to process automotive parts..
The custom furnace upgrade was shipped to Georgia for a company in the aerospace industry, and it will allow the the company to enhance its furnace performance and ensure continued high-quality results.
With custom-tailored hot zones, controls, and mechanical upgrades and retrofits for both vacuum and atmosphere furnaces, Ipsen is able to deliver solutions that expand capabilities, increase flexibility and extend the life of equipment. Ipsen's engineers can also help adjust, modify, and upgrade equipment and controls to achieve peak performance and minimize downtime.
www.IpsenUSA.com
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that over the past month, the company has shipped four furnaces and one upgrade for a variety of applications and industries.
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Tribogenics XRF analyzer is based on a cartridge system instead of glass X-ray tube
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Tribogenics, Los Angeles, Calif., introduces the Watson XRF analyzer, in which the company says conventional glass X-ray tubes are replaced with an X-Change cartridge system that makes changing cartridges "as easy as changing the ink in an inkjet printer." It enables quick and accurate identification of 32 elements, and can reportedly identify most of the popular aluminum alloys in less than twenty seconds.
Watson software is said to be able to identify more than 436 metal alloys and provide identification and analysis of more than 32 of the most common elements used in tens of thousands of alloy grades.
Watson uses the Android operating system and supports the mobile user interface concepts and wireless communication interfaces. This permits a wide range of personnel, with varying levels of skill and knowledge, to quickly and accurately use the Watson for all types of applications that can use hand-held XRF technology. The software supports configuring the XRF instrument and performs automatic internal calibration without the need for a trained technician or carrying around bulky calibration discs.
It takes advantage of the latest in smartphone design and software, and costs $10,000. An intuitive interface means that it's easy for anyone to use without any special training. Watson is Wi-Fi enabled for automatic software updates, and comes with integrated market pricing, keeping users current on all local alloy market prices.
www.tribogenics.com
Tribogenics, Los Angeles, Calif., introduces the Watson XRF analyzer, in which the company says conventional glass X-ray tubes are replaced with an X-Change cartridge system that makes changing cartridges “as easy as changing the ink in an inkjet printer.”
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Tresa Pollock named Principal Editor for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions
January 19, 2016
Source: ASM International
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that the new principal editor of the Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (Met Trans) family of journals will be Dr. Tresa M. Pollock, an internationally recognized leader in the science and technology of advanced structural alloys.
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J.L. Becker Co. delivers temper furnace to auto parts supplier in Mexico
January 18, 2016
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J.L. Becker, a Gasbarre Furnace Group Company, Plymouth, Mich., has delivered a 36 x 72 x 36-inch gas-fired box temper furnace to a major Tier 1 automotive components supplier in Mexico. The furnace is designed to hold a 6000-pound gross load, with a maximum operating temperature of 1350°F.
Process capabilities include tempering and stress relief. This furnace comes complete with a stationary load table equipped with a newly designed motor-driven roller chain and handler head assembly. The new drive system provides superior performance, more accurate positioning, and ease of setup and maintenance.
The equipment includes both batch and continuous systems. The company specializes in Integral Quench, Tip Up, Box, and Car Bottom furnaces, as well as a full line of replacement parts and auxiliary equipment, including atmosphere generators, quench tanks, and charge cars.
www.jlbecker.com and www.gasbarrefurnacegroup.com
J.L. Becker, a Gasbarre Furnace Group Company, Plymouth, Mich., has delivered a 36 x 72 x 36-inch gas-fired box temper furnace to a major Tier 1 automotive components supplier in Mexico.
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New international location for ASM heat treating show
January 14, 2016
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ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that organizers for Heat Treat Mexico are currently seeking abstract submissions on heat treating topics for the upcoming new event in Queretaro, Mexico, to be held later this year in September. It is the first show by the ASM Heat Treating Society specifically focused on thermal processing technology in Mexico, and organizers expect to reach a broad audience of heat treating professionals. As the January 22nd deadline to submit approaches, organizers encourage the heat treating community to submit their research and take advantage of the opportunity to present at Heat Treat Mexico.
The organization of this technical program is slightly different from other heat treating shows from HTS, as it will focus on three overarching topics, one on each of the three days: Process, Meaning to metallurgy, and Application.
The technical program is organized to emphasize how the materials respond to thermal treatment. Attendees will gain a higher level of understanding for several methods of heat treating, such as vacuum carburizing, nitriding, and induction hardening. This unique opportunity highlights the fundamentals of the process on day one. Changes to the metallurgical structure that result from the treatment will be covered on day two, and control methodology and maintenance protocols important to the specific technology will be highlighted on day three.
Robert J. Madeira, Vice President of Heat Treating for Inductoheat Inc., thinks that attendees will find great value in this show. "ASM International and its legion of industry professional recognize the opportunity to bring its expertise in education to Mexico. The "Basics of Metallurgy" course and the three day Heat Treating Symposium will be taught simultaneously in Spanish and English. This content-rich forum is designed to deliver expert knowledge about how modern thermal treatments transform metals. It offers the foundation for understanding that leads to good decisions on the factory floor."
To submit an abstract for Heat Treat Mexico, visit the Heat Treat Mexico website and select your preferred topic, along with the specific facet. For example, "Induction Heat Treating; What is the Process?" Presenting authors will be notified in February 2016 as to the status of their abstract.
Visit www.asminternational.org/htmexico to submit by January 22, 2016.
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About ASM International
As the world's largest association of materials-centric engineers and scientists, ASM International is dedicated to informing, educating, and connecting the materials community. A member and volunteer based organization, ASM serves as a central resource that gathers the latest applied information from the field and disseminates it back to industry, academia, and government through published content, classes, conferences, expositions, and local chapter engagement.
To learn more about ASM International, visit www.asminternational.org.
About The ASM Heat Treating Society
HTS, an Affiliate Society of ASM International formed in 1994, is the world's largest network of heat treaters. HTS members work to provide events and services to serve their worldwide membership of captive and commercial heat treaters, equipment manufacturers, researchers, governments and technicians. HTS members have their own unique leadership and agenda to serve the global heat treating community, and are dedicated to: Bringing heat treaters together to discuss heat treating challenges; providing the technical information, knowledge and education needed by all heat treaters; serving as a central clearinghouse for information of value to heat treaters; and interfacing with all organizations that serve heat treaters.
To learn more about HTS, visit www.asminternational.org/hts3-new
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, announces that organizers for Heat Treat Mexico are currently seeking abstract submissions on heat treating topics for the upcoming new event in Queretaro, Mexico, to be held later this year in September.
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Solar Atmospheres’ Greenville facility offers a range of vacuum processing capabilities
January 12, 2016
Source: ASM International
Solar Atmospheres, Greenville, S.C., reports that its newest facility now has a wide range of vacuum processing capacity available, from furnaces suited for small lots and development cycles, to a 24-foot long vacuum chamber capable of processing up to 50,000 pounds at 2650°F.
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Bodycote opens new plants in Georgia and South Carolina
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Bodycote, U.K., announces two new heat treatment plants in the southeastern United States: Covington, Ga., and Greenville, S.C. The Covington plant will open in Spring 2016 to replace the nearby Conyers facility. Primarily serving automotive and general industrial customers, the new plant will be more than double the size of the existing Conyers facility, immediately increasing capacity to serve the Georgia and Florida marketplaces.
The Greenville plant is a new Nadcap-accredited facility that will serve the region's aerospace manufacturing supply chains. It is scheduled to be operational mid-2016 and provides further expansion opportunities to install additional key services in response to customer demand.
These new facilities are part of Bodycote's investment and expanded services strategy to serve the diverse range of industries in the Southeast United States.
Through heat treatment, metal joining, surface technology, and hot isostatic pressing, Bodycote improves the properties of metals and alloys, extending the life of vital components for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, construction, medical and transportation.
www.bodycote.com
Bodycote, U.K., announces two new heat treatment plants in the southeastern United States: Covington, Ga., and Greenville, S.C.
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Reliance acquires Tubular Steel for its specialty steel products
January 8, 2016
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Los Angeles, has acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Tubular Steel Inc. ("TSI"), St. Louis. TSI stocks over 60,000 tons and ships over two million custom-cut lengths of pipe, tubing, and bar products annually from its seven service centers across the United States. TSI will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., and current management will remain in place.
"Tubular Steel is a strong company with a respected position in the market and we are very excited for TSI to join the Reliance family of companies," commented Gregg Mollins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reliance. "The addition of Tubular Steel, with specialty, high margin products, fits our growth strategy of investing in higher returning businesses, while expanding our product breadth and end market diversification. Energy is an important end market for Tubular Steel. Although current activity levels are lower than normal in this area, we are confident in the long term strength of the energy market and Tubular Steel's ability to benefit during the recovery."
www.rsac.com
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Los Angeles, has acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Tubular Steel Inc., which stocks over 60,000 tons and ships over two million custom-cut lengths of pipe, tubing, and bar products annually.
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Lindberg/MPH ships gas-fired aluminum stack melting furnace to marine supplier
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Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Mich., has shipped a gas-fired aluminum stack melting furnace to a leading supplier in the marine industry. The industrial furnace was modified to hook directly to the customer's existing melting furnace to provide additional melting capacity and efficiency.
The customer requested a system that would increase melt rate, enhance safety, and improve efficiency with state of the art process control. Lindberg/MPH took the customer's request and designed a stack melting system to attach to the customer's existing melting furnace via a short and enclosed launder connection trough. The two manually operated doors on adjacent sides allow for easy access to the melting chamber for cleaning. The laser charge stack level control monitors material level in the stack for maximum efficiency. A service technician provided by Lindberg/MPH will perform supervision during the installation period and perform onsite start-up and training.
The stack melt zone of the industrial furnace consists of a sloped charging stack that helps to minimize impact damage from ingot or large heavy scrap. Instead of falling directly onto the impact zone, it slides and tumbles to the bottom of the charging stack. At the intersection of the stack and hearth, the metal begins to melt. Additional material that is charged in the stack is preheated until the metal below it becomes molten and runs off the hearth through the flanged connector into the separate customer-supplied melting and holding furnace.
"At Lindberg/MPH we work with our customers to provide the most efficient solutions to their production needs," said Lindberg's Andrew Paul." For this customer, hooking into their existing equipment was the most effective solution to increase their melting capacity. This furnace provided the flexibility to increase their melting capacity by adding to their existing equipment instead of installing an entirely new furnace."
www.lindbergmph.com
Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Mich., has shipped a gas-fired aluminum stack melting furnace to a leading supplier in the marine industry.
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High-strength magnesium-lithium alloy weighs half as much as aluminum
January 1, 2016
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The University of New South Wales and Monash University, Australia, announce that a team of researchers has developed a high-strength magnesium-lithium alloy with density of 1.4 g/cm3, 50% less than aluminum and 30% less than magnesium. The researchers have shown that the alloy forms a protective layer of carbonate-rich film upon exposure to air, making it immune to corrosion. The finding is published online in the 19 October edition of Nature Materials.
Prof. Michael Ferry, of UNSW's School of Materials Science and Engineering, says that the excellent corrosion resistance of the alloy was observed by chance, when the team noticed that a heat-treated sample in a beaker of salt water showed no corrosion after several hours. Normally magnesium would have been extensively corroded.
The researchers then designed a magnesium-lithium alloy of specific composition together with a processing sequence consisting of hot extrusion, heating and water quenching, low-temperature aging, and cold rolling.
"This is the first magnesium-lithium alloy to stop corrosion from irreversibly eating into the alloy, as the balance of elements interacts with ambient air to form a surface layer which, even if scraped off repeatedly, rapidly reforms to create reliable and durable protection," says Prof. Ferry.
The UNSW team partnered with scientists on the Powder Diffraction beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, to confirm that the alloy contains a unique nanostructure that enables the formation of a protective surface film.
Prof. Nick Birbilis (shown in the photo), School of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University, says viewing unprecedented structural detail of the alloy through the Australian Synchrotron will enable the team to work toward commercializing the new metal.
‘We're aiming to take the knowledge gleaned at the Australian Synchrotron to incorporate new techniques into the mass-production of this unique alloy in sheets of varying thickness, in a standard processing plant," Prof. Birbilis said.
https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/discovery-%E2%80%98stainless-magnesium%E2%80%99-could-herald-transport-revolution
http://monash.edu/news/show/monash-university-researchers-co-discover-revolutionary-new-ultra-light-magnesium-alloy
The University of New South Wales and Monash University, Australia, announce that a team of researchers has developed a high-strength magnesium-lithium alloy with density of 1.4?g/cm3, half as much as aluminum and 30% less than magnesium.
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