Heat treating 101: An introduction to heat treating procedures
If you think heat treating is a necessary step in your manufacturing process, this paper discusses some of the key concepts in the process.
May 17, 2018
Understanding effective vs. total case depth
Case hardening is a critical thermal process that results in hard, wear-resistant part surfaces while maintaining soft, ductile cores. We…
April 24, 2018
Understanding customer-specific requirements in the IATF 16949 standard
The compliance deadline for new benchmarks for automotive industry suppliers and service providers is fast approaching. The IATF 16949 standard…
February 20, 2018
S7, D2, A2: Difference in tool steel properties
Tool steels are unsung heroes, indirectly touching almost every aspect of modern life. Many of the everyday objects we encounter…
Heat treating: Best handled in-house or outsourced?
Deliberating whether to outsource your heat treating operations or to keep them under your own roof?
February 9, 2018
How heat treating and annealing stainless steel impacts corrosion resistance and polishing
Stainless steels are revered across industrial applications for the unique qualities they possess, from corrosion resistance to toughness to the…
February 7, 2018
The salt bath nitriding process and its safer alternative
Nitriding is a popular case hardening technique renowned for the qualities it delivers at relatively low process temperatures. Salt bath…
November 10, 2017
Overflow heat treatment work: Knowing when to outsource
Heat treatment is an end-stage process often followed by delivery to customers and payment to you. Because you like getting…
Risk management in heat treatment
Manufacturers depend on delivering quality parts consistently. Ensuring part integrity on an industrial scale means creating and adhering to quality control measures throughout the production process. While heat treating is just one of the many steps in your products’ journey to sale, the process puts great stress on parts. The right heat treater recognizes its important role maintaining part integrity and should take some of the burden of assuring quality processes.
October 2, 2017
Heat treat scale removal and prevention
Scale —the dark brown- or black-colored flaky material often observed on the surface of a part when exposed to high…
September 29, 2017
Methods for reducing turnaround time with heat treatment solutions
The most common question customers ask heat treaters is when they can get their parts back. And it makes sense…
August 29, 2017
Measuring and preventing decarburization in steel
Strengthening steel parts via heat treatment comes with its share of risks. One such risk is decarburization, which can weaken…
The comprehensive guide to advanced aerospace thermal processing
It takes a lot of science and a ton of organization to turn drawings and documents into commercial, civilian and military aircraft. At a time when aerospace OEMs are under great pressure to meet their obligations while preserving part quality and safety, strong supplier partnerships—including those with thermal processors—can change the game.
July 28, 2017
Hardness testing methods: Rockwell, Brinell and microhardness
Heat treating has evolved into a highly complex, precise process that improves characteristics of metal parts. A critical component of…