Solar Atmospheres of Western PA retains SHARP accreditation
May 1, 2022 Source: ASM International
Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania, Hermitage, has been awarded three years merit status for SHARP Accreditation. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) is designed to recognize employees and employers for their effort in establishing and maintaining all elements of an effective safety and health program.
Continue readingOne Minute Mentor: Nitriding
April 2, 2022 Source: ASM International
Powder metallurgy parts can be nitrided using alkali salts, gases, and plasmas, with the majority of applications using gases. Alkali salts can be used in some applications, because trapped salts may not be detrimental if the part is constantly immersed in oil during service.
Continue readingCAN-ENG furnaces deliver another mesh belt heat treatment system to overseas customer
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CAN-ENG Furnaces International, Niagara Falls, Ontario, has shipped a 1800 kg/hr continuous mesh belt heat treatment system for an existing customer located in the Piedmont Region of Italy.
Continue readingEFD Induction offers accommodation to family fleeing Ukraine
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EFD Induction, Germany, has opened their doors for a small family fleeing from the war in Ukraine. The married couple with a young son has been given one of the company’s apartments as accommodation.
Continue readingHarper International receives contract for graphite purification furnace systems
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Harper International, Buffalo, has announced that it has entered an equipment supply agreement with Westwater Resources Inc. to produce custom-engineered systems for thermal purification of natural graphite.
Continue readingWisconsin Oven ships natural gas fired conveyor oven to the transportation industry
March 5, 2022 Source: ASM International
Wisconsin Oven, East Troy, Wis., has announced the shipment of one natural gas fired conveyor oven to the transportation industry. Designed to cure contoured plastic parts, this oven has a maximum temperature of 500°F and its normal operating temperature is 350°F.
Continue readingConstellium restarts upgraded cold mill at Ravenswood Facility
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Constellium, Paris, restarted its upgraded 144-inch cold rolling mill at its facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia in the presence of senator Shelley Moore Capito and the deputy assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy, Jesse Salazar.
Continue readingLindberg/MPH ships two electrically heated nitrogen pit furnaces to the manufacturing industry
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Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Mich., announced the shipment of two electrically heated nitrogen pit furnaces to the manufacturing industry. These furnaces are configured for process applications requiring a maximum furnace temperature of 1250°F in a nitrogen atmosphere.
Continue readingIpsen expands services with vacuum chamber wall thickness testing
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Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has expanded its field service capabilities to include ultrasonic wall thickness testing for vacuum furnaces. The test helps customers verify the integrity of their chamber and determine its remaining lifespan.
Continue readingAir Products selected to 100 best corporate citizens list for 10th consecutive year
September 3, 2021 Source: ASM International
Air Products, Allentown, Pa., has been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the tenth consecutive year. The list, published by 3BL Media, recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1000 largest public companies in the United States.
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