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.
January 14, 2019
First article inspections and AS9102 compliance: How heat treaters fit in
Aerospace industry manufacturing processes are strictly regulated. The myriad standards that apply to countless aircraft components are necessary to keeping…
November 12, 2018
Powder bed fusion, HIP and the heat treatment of the superalloy Inconel 718
Additive manufacturing has given engineers in aerospace, power generation and many other sectors the opportunity to craft high-performance parts once…
August 30, 2018
Case study: Paulo metallurgists lead part failure investigation and resolution
Being an integral part of customers’ success means more than just regularly receiving parts and treating them according to spec.…
Heat treating: Best handled in-house or outsourced?
Deliberating whether to outsource your heat treating operations or to keep them under your own roof?
August 10, 2018
Low-pressure carburizing for high-hardness and low-distortion parts
Immense pressure on industrial manufacturers to produce higher quality parts often results in advances in heat treatment techniques and technology.…
May 17, 2018
What you can expect from Nadcap-approved heat treaters
At its core, heat treating is simple: Use heat to change the properties of metal components to improve their performance.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…