Industrial Heating articles from August 2003

Industrial Heating archives from August 2003

Getting it right the first time.(Editorial)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... In 2002, U.S. industry and government spent an estimated $285 billion on R&D according to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and spending is increasing. To get the most value from available funding, R&D project planners, and...

Trade wars and taxes.(Federal Triangle)
August 1, 2003... In the great scheme of things, U.S. trade and corporate tax policies must change to avert a disaster. Solutions to many related problems are on life support, but the calendar controls outcomes. America is headed for the losing end of a world...

Advanced TBCs push engine-performance window.(Trends, ceramic thermal barrier coatings)
August 1, 2003... Ceramic thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) increase engine-operating temperatures to achieve engine efficiency, emission and performance goals. Future ultrafficient, low-emission engine systems require advanced TBCs that have significantly lower...

EPA administrator resigns--whoever said public administration was easy?(Environmental & Safety Issues)
August 1, 2003... Graham Allison wrote in 1980, "public and private management are the same in all unimportant ways." His point was to warn against analyzing and attempting to understand the action of public administrators within the framework of private...

Air Liquide America L.P.; The preferred partner through creative solutions.(MTI Profiles)(Company Profile)
August 1, 2003... In 1902, Air Liquide, the parent company of Air Liquide America, was the first to develop a viable process for liquefaction of gases found in the air. This development led to the creation of the industrial gas industry, which today is improving...

Lindberg.(IHEA Profiles)
August 1, 2003... Lindberg is a long established and respected leader in the engineering and manufacturing of thermal-processing solutions and equipment. The roots of the company can be traced back to-1912 in New York City when Edwin L Smalley, August and Walter...

Understanding new orders--durable goods.(Business Trends)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The durable goods indicator is an aggregate economic figure that roughly represents the purchase of non-perishable, non-consumable goods in the economy. The thinking behind this economic indicator is that durable goods purchases will be higher...

Market leaders.(Heat Treat Show: technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Make the most of your time at the Heat Treat Show by visiting the market and technology leaders on the following pages. Use the schedule below to maximize your time. PERSONAL SHOW PLANNER TUESDAY 9 am -- 10 am -- 11 am --...

Vacuum furnace contract awarded.(New Facilities and Technology)(VAC AERO International Inc. receives contract from Magellan Aerospace)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... VAC AERO International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has been awarded a contract from Magellan Aerospace for a vacuum furnace for its facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The bottom-loading furnace has a work zone of 84 in. diameter by 84 in....

Ferroalloy plant opens in Norway.(New Facilities and Technology)(Elkem Rana taken over by Companhia Vale do Rio Doce)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rio Doce Manganese Norway (RDMN), located in Mo I Rana, Norway, started its operations in July. RDMN, formerly Elkem Rana, was acquired by CVRD...

New research center planned.(New Facilities and Technology)(General Electric starts building new research facility in Munich, Germany)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... General Electric (GE) broke ground on a US$52 million research facility on the Garching campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany. The facility will employ 150 scientists and researchers by 2005. The facility is part of GE...

Nitrogen equipment contract signed.(New Facilities and Technology)(Air Liquide signs contract with Woodworth Group)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Air Liquide America L.P., Houston, Tex., signed an agreement with The Woodworth Group, Detroit, Mich., to provide an ALNAT[TM] high-pressure nitrogen supply system. The new unit will support Woodworth's high-pressure gas-quenching process. ...

Vacuum furnace delivered.(New Facilities and Technology)(Solar Atmospheres purchases furnace from Vacuum Furnace Sytems)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., purchased a vacuum heat-treating furnace from Vacuum Furnace Systems (VFS) Corp., also in Souderton. The furnace, installed in the Hermitage, Pa., plant, has a load capacity of 15,000 lb (6,820 kg) with an...

Metal facility relocated.(New Facilities and Technology)(Future Metals Inc. relocates and expands)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Future Metals Inc., a subsidiary of Marmon/Keystone Corp. in Butler, Pa., completed the relocation of its headquarters to a newly constructed facility in Tamarac, Fla. It was formerly located in Fort Lauderdale. The $5 million facility provides...

Ceramic contract awarded.(New Facilities and Technology)(Ceradyne Inc. gains large contract)
August 1, 2003... Ceradyne Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., a manufacturer of advanced technical ceramics for defense, industrial, consumer, automotive and microwave tube applications, received a multiyear contract from its largest diesel engine components customer to...

Manufacturing facility expansion.(New Facilities and Technology)(Despatch Industries expands head office)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Despatch Industries expanded its Lakeville, Minn., headquarters office, manufacturing and warehouse facility. The expansion increases the space available for research and development, and allows all other departments, including engineering,...

Gas contract awarded.(BOC Group PLC; Hawk Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... BOC, Murray Hill, N.J., and Hawk Corp. signed a contract for the supply of gases, equipment, technical support and consulting services at eight Hawk facilities. Under the agreement BOC will supply liquid hydrogen, liquid nitrogen, three...

Q How can I avoid decarburization in my sintering process?.(Ask the Expert)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A High dew points and C[O.sub.2] readings in endothermic-generated sintering atmospheres are common reasons for decarburization of P/M parts. Endothermic atmosphere is inherently decarburizing in the hot zone, and the recarburization that takes...

Research grant awarded.(New Facilities and Technology)(Dynamet Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Dynamet Technology Inc., Burlington, Mass., received a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR Phase 2) grant 'from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop new titanium wear-resistant composite materials for orthopedic lumbar...

Casting orders received.(by Alcoa Howmet Castings from Honeywell International and Pratt and Whitney )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Alcoa Howmet Castings, a unit of Alcoa Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa., was awarded contracts by Honeywell International to develop seven components to support Honeywell's Thermal Power Management System for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. In...

Truck propulsion system contract awarded.(by Department of Energy to Eaton's Truck)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Eaton's Truck business, based in Galesburg, Mich., a $3.1 million contract to develop hybrid propulsion systems for trucks and other heavy duty vehicles. The DOE contract provides matching funds...

Protective gas plant delivered.(New Facilities and Technology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Mahler IGS, a subsidiary of Innovative Gas Systems Inc., headquartered in Malvern, Pa., was awarded a contract from a Bulgarian manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products for the delivery of an EXO protective gas plant. The plant will be...

CMC to acquire polish steel mill.(Commercial Metals (International) AG; Huta Zawiercie)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Commercial Metals Co., headquartered in Irving, Tex., announced that its subsidiary, Commercial Metals (International) AG was selected as the preferred bidder to continue with exclusive negotiations to buy all the shares of Huta Zawiercie S.A.,...

Praxair subsidiary formed.(Praxair Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., formed Praxair Services Inc., a subsidiary that offers integrity assessment and control for 'tanks and piping, nitrogen and other portable gases, environmental drilling, pipeline hydrotesting and leak detection...

Reliance Steel & Aluminum acquires metals processing company.(Precision Strip Inc. )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a metals service center in Los Angeles, Calif., purchased all of the stock of Precision Strip, Inc. and its related entity for $220 million in cash, plus the assumption of approximately $26 million of debt....

Air Products and Nanotechnologies reach agreement.(Organizational Developments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Lehigh Valley, Pa., and Nanotechnologies Inc. reached a joint development agreement and an equity investment to allow for exclusive commercial distribution efforts in select market segments. Nanotechnologies...

DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicle Division restructures truck business.(Organizational Developments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... DaimlerChrysler's Commercial Vehicles Division will restructure its Truck Unit as of January 1, 2004. The various truck development units, which are currently managed on a decentralized basis, will be grouped globally under the same management....

Consarc acquires PV/T Inc.(Organizational Developments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Consarc Corp., an Inductotherm Group company in Rancocas, N.J., purchased PV/T Inc., a vacuum melting and heat treating furnace manufacturer in Mt. Laurel, N.J. PV/T will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Consarc and will extend Consarc's line of...

Comalco and Norsk Hydro enter agreement.(Hydro Aluminum)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Comalco in Australia and Hydro Aluminum, based in Oslo, Norway, signed an alumina supply contract. Under the agreement, starting with a volume of 300,000 tons in 2005, Comalco will supply Hydro Aluminum with 500,000 tons of alumina annually...

Ricardo acquires IFT.(Organizational Developments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Ricardo plc, an independent automotive engineering consultancy, acquired the IFT Group, operating from the headquarters in Schwabisch Gmund, customer sites and a small design office in Budapest. The IFT companies provide engine systems...

Organization name and officers chosen for AISE/ISS consolidation.(Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) and Iron & Steel Society (ISS) choose the name Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST))(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The executive committees of the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) and the Iron & Steel Society (ISS) approved the name Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) following a survey of the general memberships of both...

MPIF reports growth.(Association News)(Metal Powder Industries Federation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The powder metallurgy (PM) industry in North America turned the corner, according to David L. Schaefer, president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and vice president of business development at Cloyes Gear 86 Products Inc. In...

IHEA announces new management and relocation.(Association News)(Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) announced that Goyer Management International, an Association and Meetings Management Firm in Cincinnati, Ohio, began providing association management services to IHEA July 1, 2003. Goyer...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2003... In the Buyers Guide Advertisters Index in the July issue of Industrial Heating, the phone number and web address for Electroheat Technologies in Royal Oak, Mich., is incorrect. The correct phone number is 248-435-0300 and the correct web...

Industry events.(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... SEPTEMBER 15-18 22nd International Die Casting Congress & Exhibition, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind., sponsored by North American Die Casting Association; tel: 847-292-4916; fax: 847-292-4938; e-mail:...

Short-cycle solution heat treatment in a modern fluidized bed; using advanced fluidized-bed technology optimized for the heat-treating industry, Technomics has developed an automated process that greatly reduces the time and energy requirements of the solution heat-treatment cycle for precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloys.(Heat Treating)
August 1, 2003... Advanced heat-treated alloys make possible many of today's technological achievements. These alloys are used wherever one looks--from automobiles to airplanes. In precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloys, heat treatment, quenching, and aging...

Expert system pyrometer gives accurate temperatures under tough conditions; the Spectropyrometer, an expert system multiwavelength pyrometer developed in the mid 1990s by FAR Associates, has been used in a wide variety of applications providing a wealth of information not previously available.(Process Control & Instrumentation)
August 1, 2003... The Spectropyrometer was developed to address the flaws of traditional radiation pyrometry that lead to inaccurate temperature measurement. Traditional pyrometers require the operator to provide emissivity information that is difficult to...

Vacuum precision investment casting ensures high-quality parts: once almost exclusive to the aerospace industry, vacuum precision casting now is finding new markets as engineers strive to improve the quality and performance of metals and alloys in a countless number of applications.(Melting/Forming/Joining)
August 1, 2003... Certain alloys containing chromium, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, etc have a strong affinity for oxygen. If these alloys are melted in air, the severe oxidation reaction that occurs not only reduces the yield but, more importantly, seriously...

Production of SiC fibrils using microwaves: a novel microwave-based VLS (vapor-liquid-solid) silicon carbide-fibrils concept developed in 1999 is being improved with the target of achieving volume production of cost-competitive fibrils. The process also has the benefit of producing other highly useful reinforcements including titanium nitride, titanium diboride and titanium carbide whiskers.(Heat & Corrosion Resistant Materials/Composites)
August 1, 2003... Very fine diameter silicon-carbide (SiC) fibrils have excellent high-temperature properties that make them attractive for use in a variety of high-temperature applications such as reinforcements in metals and ceramics (ORNL has verified the use...

Process control system.(from Air Products and Chemicals Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Air Products and Chemicals Inc. The PURIFIRE[R] Data Acquisition Process Monitoring System is an easy-to-implement system for monitoring and controlling daily furnace operation. The new system includes flow meter and analyzer panels for...

Process Enhancement Technology.(from Can-Eng Furnaces)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Can-Eng Furnaces Can-Eng Furnaces is pleased to announce Process Enhancement Technology: PET[TM]. PET[TM] is an advanced SCADA package designed to provide data aquisition, equipment and process control as well as part tracking and...

SCR Power Controllers.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Chromalox New White Paper available from Chromalox: "Selecting SCR Power Controllers to Reduce Heat Control System Panel Costs." The six-page, illustrated white paper advises engineers on the proper selection of SCR power controllers with...

Temperature/process controllers.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Eurotherm Controls New 3000 series controllers incorporate advanced technology for easy use. They configure in seconds using infrared communications. Scrolling text display allows controller to communicate in plain language. Digital...

Vacuum furnaces.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Vacuum Furnace Systems Corp. New brochure describes the unique advantages of a firm dedicated exclusively to the science of vacuum furnace systems. VFS provides accurate quotes, delivers systems that meet expectations, and follows through...

Transformers and inductors.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Warner Power Warner Power designs and manufactures custom transformers, inductors, power supplies and control panels for the industrial heating marketplace. Brochure and website detail Warner's capabilities, designs from 5 kW up to 2500...

Process control equipment.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Waukee Engineering Co., Inc. Has released a new, one page product line bulletin describing Waukee's equipment including Waukee Flo-Meters[TM] "The Heat Treater's Favorite", Waukee-Tronic[TM] and Valve-Tronic[TM] electronic Flo-Meters,...

Digital controller.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Yokogawa Corporation of America The new UT351 Digital Indicating Controller with the Active Color PV Display allows the controller to change the color of the PV display from green-to-red or from red-to-green based on the status of preset...

High-temperature protective coatings.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Advanced Technical Products Supply Co., Inc. Literature describes ATP's full line of water based protective coatings that reduce scale, decarburization and insulate during heat-treating processes. The coatings protect and insulate graphite,...

Induction heating systems.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation is a world leader in the induction heating, melting and forging industries. Our proven applications include brazing, annealing, hardening, tempering, seam annealing,...

High temperature fan systems.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... American Heat Treat Furnaces Corp. AHTF offers high temperature, ambient interlock fan systems. No active cooling; patented heat blocking technology. Temperature to 1800[degrees]F. Replacements for static and plug fan mounts. Phone: (414)...

Low NOx and CO gas burners.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Bekaert Combustion Technology Bekaert Combustion Technology is applying its Metal Fiber Technology to IR and blue flame gas burners for various applications, such as water heating, paper and textile drying, dye heating, preheating,...

Furnace curtains.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... E.J. Codd Company Patented in 1917, our chain furnace curtains have continuously served the industry by providing flexible, semi-transparent barriers protecting the openings of furnaces. Able to operate up to 2200[degrees]F, it will cut...

Replacement heating elements.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Custom Electric Manufacturing Company Custom Electric builds bayonet, rod, ribbon, helical coil, plug/rack, tubular, and other Styles of replacement heating elements for all styles of electric furnaces; also high temperature Kanthal APM...

Process heating equipment.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Eclipse Combustion Comprehensive brochure presents the entire line of process heating equipment and systems from the Eclipse family of brands. Our global powerhouse of industry-leading products includes combustion burners, packaged...

Vacuum furnace selection guide.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... G-M Enterprises An (8) eight page full color handout for prospective furnace buyers. The handout is a checklist of considerations when purchasing a new vacuum furnace. Please call for our "Guide to the Selection of Vacuum Furnaces", Phone:...

Combustion equipment mini catalog.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Hauck Manufacturing Company This new catalog features the full range of Hauck products including burners, blowers, controls and combustion accessories. In addition, the catalog highlights Hauck's capabilities in equipment service and...

Coil adapters.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Inductoheat[R] Line of Insta-Change coil adapters are available to permit flexibility and minimize set-up time, enabling these machines to run many different kinds of parts. We have designed a variety of Insta-Change coil adapters for...

Ipsen on top issue.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Ipsen International, Inc. Issue No. 1, 2003 of Ipsen On Top magazine offers valuable insight on how heat treatment and surface engineering work together to enhance product longevity, especially where component wear and friction are...

Heating elements.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... I Squared R Element Co., Inc. Information on the RR type Starbar[R], a resistance type silicon carbide heating element for PM & sintering. Highlighted are operating temperatures, electrical characteristics, electrical loading, power supply...

Vacuum equipment.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Leybold Vacuum USA, Inc. Leybold Vacuum USA, Inc. has a new brochure entitled "Vacuum Solutions for your Furnace Applications," which provides a synopsis of vacuum pump and system solutions available from Leybold. Oil-sealed,...

Combustion systems.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Maxon Corp This four-page brochure gives an overview of Maxon Corp. complete product line including: gas equipment for heating, high temperature burners, nozzle mixing burners, nozzles for Air/Gas, premixing equipment, shut-off and vent...

Vacuum pumps and blowers.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Metallurgical High Vacuum Corp. Metallurgical High Vacuum Corporation and its MHV Parts Express Group, are a complete source for new and remanufactured vacuum pumps, blowers, diffusion pumps, and oil filtration systems. They also provide...

Induction heating.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Pillar Induction Company Our wide range of industry experience includes applications such as heat treating, melting, brazing, soldering, bonding, and many others. Worldwide sales and service offices. Pillar Induction Company, 21905 Gateway...

Vacuum pump replacement parts.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Precision Plus Vacuum Precision Plus Vacuum Parts is the recognized leader in providing high quality, low cost vacuum pump replacement parts for most vacuum pump companies. Precision Plus is the Largest independent manufacturer of OEM...

Stainless fabrications.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Qual-Fab Specializing in all stainless fabrications for the heat treat industry. Focus is on radiant heater tubes, all styles/sizes, cast and fabricated tubes of stainless and high nickel alloys. Also furnace rolls, serpentine trays,...

Induction Scanning System.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Radyne Corporation Radyne Power Integrated Horizontal Induction Scanning System represents the optimum arrangement for the continuous heat treatment of steel shafts of 0.375 to 0.625 in. in dia. and with lengths up to 12 inches. System...

Replacement hot zones.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp. Offers the world's most technically advanced replacement hot zones (pure molybdenum, ML molybdenum, TZM molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum and PM 2000 superalloy), replacement heating elements, hearth assemblies...

Furnace parts and service.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... SECO/WARWICK Corporation Do you need improved efficiency or process performance from your existing furnace system? SECO/WARWICK is your single source solution for parts and service for Sunbeam, Camlaw, Warwick and SECO/WARWICK equipment....

Power supplies.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Solar Manufacturing FCS 2000 Model power supplies for electric furnaces reduce operating costs via demand deferral, and unity power factor operation. 75 through 1500 kW raing; silicon carbide, moly, graphite, heating elements; air...

Heat Treat Management System.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Surface Combustion, Inc. The Surface Combustion HTM--Heat Treat Management System interfaces furnace process control systems to personal computers. System allows for remote supervision of your heat treatment dept. and furnace(s) equipment...

High-pressure gas supply solution for gas quenching.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Air Liquide America Corp. ALNAT[TM] HP reduces maintenance cost and capital requirements by delivering customized high-pressure quench gas to your furnace without the need for high pressure storage, mechanical pumps or gas compressors....

Oxygen analyzers.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Delta F Corp Delta F offers three low cost, process gas oxygen analyzers. The DF-Series analyzers arrive fully calibrated to NIST standards and are ready to use out of the carton. The unique non-depleting sensors do not require frequent...

Temperature measurement instruments.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Pyromation Inc. Brochure contains information on thermo-couple temperature sensor assemblies, elements, and protection tubes for use in metal melting and finishing processes. Products for use in molten metals, including aluminum, and for...

Metal stress relieving/tempering.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Pyromaitre Pyromaitre has developed a process and equipment to stress relieve spring wire at very high speed. It is approved for automotive valve springs in America. The Pyro process is designed to be fast, precise and reject-free. Also...

RA 353 MA[R] alloy.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Rolled Alloys RA 353 MA[R], a 35Ni-35CR-Si-N-Ce alloy, offers oxidation resistance through 2200[degrees]F (1200[degrees]C). An upgrade from RA330[R] for service above 1800[degrees]F (980[degrees]C), and an economical alternative to higher...

Kiln support beams.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Saint-Gobain Ceramics Literature details Hexoloy[R] Sa silicon carbide kiln support beams and tile, which offer true low mass design potential for high temperature furnace applications. Hexoloy SiC's excellent strength allows for reduction...

Molybdenum metal and alloy products.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... H.C. Starck, Inc. Molybdenum products for vacuum furnace requirements, supplying raw stock with quick delivery to meet all your needs. Molybdenum metal and its alloys are used in a variety of markets including high temperature furnaces and...

Ultrasonic precision thickness gauge.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Agfa NDT Inc. Portable CL 400 precision thickness gauge tests a variety of materials including thin gauge metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, etc. from one side only! Help window text messages guide you through calibration and set-up;...

Industrial Dry Pumps.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... BOC Edwards BOC Edwards offers reduced operating costs with GV Series Industrial Dry Pumps through Maintenance, Environmental, Performance and Safety (MEPS). They range from 60-300 cfm and can be combined with BOC Edwards full range of...

Surface technology.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... H.E.F. USA H.E.F., subsidiary of the worldwide H.E.F. Groupe, offers various surface technologies to fight wear, friction, and corrosion. H.E.F. USA specializes in liquid nitriding processes--familiar Melonite[R], Tufftride[R], and...

Hardness testing systems.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... LECO Corporation Used for sample testing, measuring, and reporting, LECO Corporation hardness testing systems include the LM-Series for Micro-indentation hardness testing; our LV-Series is capable of Macro-Vickers hardness testing, LR and...

Remote Vacuum Gauges.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... TELEVAC New space-saving Remote Vacuum Measurement Gauges feature patented sensor technology and offer the ideal solution for stand-alone applications where local read-out, relay control and analog output for data-acquisition or...

SDB--batch draw oven.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Wisconsin Oven Corporation 40 standard models (custom sizes available), gas or electric, maximum ratings to 1400 F. Heavy-duty plate construction with fiber-backed door, provides cooler shell temperatures, better uniformity and reduced...

C-DIC contrasting technique.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. Circular Differential Interference Contrast (C-DIC) uses circularly polarized light to allow you to see the most detail while observing your materials samples. C-DIC works independently of sample orientation...