June 22, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 008: How Does Carbon Content Affect Steel?
Steel is an alloy of the elements iron and carbon. The majority of steels contain between 0% and 1% carbon,…
May 20, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 007: Is Decarburization Bad?
Decarburization refers to the loss of carbon in the surface of steel during heat treating. While often viewed as a…
May 5, 2021
Thermal Processing for Automotive Seating Components: The Essential Guide
The advent and increasing adoption of electric vehicles have brought a wave of change to the automotive industry and the…
March 22, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 006: What In the World is HIP?
There are many reasons why a manufacturer would want to minimize any internal voids or porosity in a part. This…
February 24, 2021
Metallurgy Minute 005: Which Materials Respond to Heat Treatment?
We’re often asked whether specific materials can be heat treated, and the answer is typical of most things related to…
January 28, 2019
Precise heat treatment is vital for aerospace alloys
The stakes are high in aerospace research & development and manufacturing. In military, commercial and private aviation sectors, the industry…