To control the distortion that occurs both during and after heat treatment, proper consideration must be given to such factors as design, composition, initial condition, machining procedure, and heat treatment. The design of a tool-steel part directly affects the susceptibility to shape distortion on heating and cooling. Limitations imposed by the design on composition, machining […]
Lindberg/MPH, Riverside, Michigan announced the shipment of a gas-fired reverberatory aluminum melting and holding furnace equipped with a preheat hearth. The system is designed for aluminum parts manufacturing and features a melt rate of 10,000 pounds per hour. The furnace offers a maximum operating temperature of 1,450°F and has a total holding capacity of 85,000 […]
Constellium, Paris, France announced the successful completion of the FlexCAR project in partnership with ARENA2036, Germany’s innovation campus for future mobility and production. The five-year, publicly funded initiative brought together leading organizations—including Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Bosch, and the German Aerospace Center—to explore reconfigurable, modular vehicle architectures. As part of the project, Constellium developed a modular sill […]
Qmulus, Finsterwalde, Germany announced that a leading European automotive parts manufacturer has implemented its digital platform to initiate a major transformation in smart manufacturing. This marks the client’s first step toward digitalization, with a focus on enhancing furnace operations through remote monitoring and data collection. The client selected Qmulus to address a critical need for […]
Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Arisbeth Rodwick has joined the company as senior product application manager (PAM) for heat treatment and forging, effective July 14, 2025. In this role, she will support business development, commercial, and application teams in advancing the company’s heat treatment and forging portfolio across the Americas region. Dr. Rodwick […]
