New method simplifies calculation of precise location of cracks on complex shapes
May 5, 2020 Source: ASM International
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announce that they have developed a new calculation method that enables them to pinpoint the exact location and direction of a critical crack in a structure with a single analysis.
Continue readingCarpenter A-21 carburizing steel provides deep hard case and tough ductile core
May 1, 2020 Source: ASM International
Dr. Robert Buck of Carpenter Technology Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., prepared a presentation announcing development of a strong, tough, carburizable stainless steel for high-performance gear and bearing applications exposed to harsh environments.
Continue readingCan Copper Help Fight COVID-19?
April 29, 2020 Source: ASM International
Experts in the fields of metallurgy and microbiology say that copper can be a powerful weapon in the current fight against COVID-19. They believe it can also help curtail future pandemics if utilized properly. In this digital-first article from Advanced Materials & Processes, ASM International’s flagship magazine, the authors recommend the expanded use of copper alloys in public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Continue readingSpray Tips: Mechanical interlocking of thermal spray coatings
April 27, 2020 Source: ASM International
Mechanical interlocking has been viewed historically as the main mechanism of thermal spray coating adhesion.
Continue readingDOE to provide $28 million to develop ultrahigh-temperature gas turbine materials
April 23, 2020 Source: ASM International
The U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, announces up to $28 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program, ULtrahigh Temperature Impervious Materials Advancing Turbine Efficiency (ULTIMATE).
Continue readingAbbott Furnace recommends steps for return to operation of furnace systems
April 15, 2020 Source: ASM International
Abbott Furnace Company, St. Marys, Pa., reminds heat treaters of a few important matters that must be considered to ensure a successful return to operation for equipment that has been turned off for a period of time.
Continue readingSolar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania invests in Zeiss microscope system
Source: ASM International
Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania, Hermitage, now offers in-house metallographic testing, with the recent purchase of a Zeiss AxioVert A1 Inverted Materials Microscope.
Continue readingCentorr Vacuum Industries R&D heat treating furnace can reach nearly 6000°F
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Centorr Vacuum Industries, Nashua, N.H., has shipped a new lab-sized Series 45 top loading furnace for research and development work at temperatures up to 3200°C (5790°F) in an inert gas atmosphere.
Continue readingIpsen aluminum ion vapor deposition coatings protect 3D-printed parts from corrosion
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Janusz Kowalewski, Ipsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., discussed ion vapor deposition, a physical deposition process for applying pure aluminum coatings, at ASM International’s Heat Treat 2019 conference in Detroit.
Continue readingUnited States Steel announces aggressive actions in response to coronavirus
April 12, 2020 Source: ASM International
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, announces a series of aggressive and meaningful actions to provide greater certainty on the company’s response to impacts from the coronavirus and the sudden, significant changes in global oil and gas markets.
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