Two more Nitrex furnaces for the Capi Group


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Two more Nitrex furnaces for the Capi Group

Nitrex Vacuum, Quebec, has delivered two large-capacity nitriding systems to the Italian gear manufacturer, Capi Group. Capi has been using Nitrex systems since 2018 and the new systems are expected to boost their nitriding/nitrocarburizing capacity.

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One Minute Mentor: Salt Bath Furnaces

August 12, 2022
Source: ASM International

One Minute Mentor: Salt Bath Furnaces

Molten salts of various compositions are well adapted to all operations in the heat treatment of tool steels. For tools that cannot be ground after hardening or for tools that require an excellent surface condition and the maintenance of sharp edges, salt bath heating provides excellent results.

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One Minute Mentor: Preheating for Austenitizing

July 27, 2022
Source: ASM International

One Minute Mentor: Preheating for Austenitizing

Preheating normally is employed as a safeguard against the cracking and extreme distortion resulting from the thermal shock undergone by a cold workpiece when it is exposed to the high temperature of the austenitizing furnace.

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Perryman Company expands titanium melting capacity by 60%


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Perryman Company expands titanium melting capacity by 60%

Perryman Company, Houston, Pa., will substantially increase its titanium melting capacity through additional electron beam and vacuum arc remelt furnaces. The furnaces will be located in Washington County, Pa.

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Steel Dynamics announces new state-of-the-art low carbon aluminum flat rolled mill


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Steel Dynamics announces new state-of-the-art low carbon aluminum flat rolled mill

Steel Dynamics, Fort Wayne, Ind, announced that it will construct and operate a 650,000-tonne low-carbon, recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, with two supporting satellite recycled aluminum slab centers. The capital investment is estimated to be $2.2 billion for the three facilities, and commercial production is planned to begin in the first quarter 2025.

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