2009 Feature Articles - By Month of Publication
JANUARY“Ten Technologies to Watch in 2009”– Reed Miller,Industrial Heating
“First IQ Batch Furnace Certified to Carburize Wind-Turbine Gears”– James Caton and Mike LaPlante, Flame Metals Processing Corp.
“Technology Trends in Vacuum Heat Treating – Part Three: New Technologies and Future Developments”– Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group
“New Technology Delivers Quality Improvements for Gas-Carburizing Processes”– Peter Sherwin, Eurotherm
“Converting the Scales – Leeb as a Hardness Alternative”– Ralph Mennicke, Proceq SA
FEBRUARY
“Improved Aluminum Engine Block and Cylinder Head Heat Treatment”– T.D. Donofrio and P. Romanin, Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd.
“TriOx Combustion System Provides Low Dross Formation in Side-Well Aluminum-Melting Furnace”– Felix Lisin, Jim Bintz and Jim Feese, Hauck Manufacturing Co.
“Excelfrax Microporous Insulation – The Thermally Efficient, Energy-Savings Solution for the Nonferrous Industry”– Jim Smith, Unifrax I LLC
“High Power Electron Beam Technology”– R. Bakish, Bakish Materials Corp.
MARCH
“Making the Difference in Heat Treat”– Raman Ramchandran, Hero Motors Ltd.
“The Nitriding of Stainless Steel by Pulsed Plasma Techniques”– David Pye, Pye Metallurgical Consulting
“Heat Treating for the Competitive Edge”– Rick Sabo, AQI Engineering Co.
“Heating Elements Dictate Life-Cycle Performance and Operating Costs of Electric Furnaces and Ovens”– Bob Edwards and Vic Strauss, Custom Electric Manufacturing Co.
APRIL
“Optimizing Graphite Insulation TCO”– Jamie Snipes, Morgan AM&T
“Heat Treater Uses Technology as Blueprint to Efficiency”– Kevin Pludeman, Cornerstone Systems Inc.
“Capable People Manufacturing Quality Products”– Performance Review Institute
“Strategies for Eliminating Decarburization”– Paul Stratton, Linde Gas
“Martensite and Retained Austenite”– George F. Vander Voort, Buehler Ltd.
MAY
“Induction Heat-Treating Developments”– Jose Miguel Magraner, Manuel Duran, Concepcion Sanchez, Gemi Roy and Frank Wilson, GH Induction Group
“Some Straight Talk on Vacuum Pump/Blower Rebuilds”– Geoff Humberstone and Jim Martin, Metallurgical High Vacuum Corp.
“Microwave Sintering of Ferrous and Nonferrous Alloys”– Anish Upadhyaya, Indian Institute of Technology
“Thermocouples – Nearly 200 Years Old, Still Getting Better”– Don Lieske and Don Way, Cleveland Electric Labs
JUNE
“Efficient Gas Burners Achieve Significant Energy Savings”– Joe Merta, Kanthal Heating Systems
“Solution Treatment of Aluminum Alloys in Aerodynamic Heating Furnaces”– Alexey Sverdlin and Arnold Ness, Bradley University
“Energy Optimization in the Heat-Treat Department”– Mark Passalent, VAC AERO International Inc.
“Carbon-Based Insulation Keeps it Cool When it’s Really Hot”– Joseph Labant, SGL Group
AUGUST
“Unleashing a Superior Induction Heating Design with Computer Modeling”– Valery Rudnev and Don Loveless, Inductoheat Inc.; Carmo Ribeiro, Federal-Mogul Corp.; James Boomis, Spinduction Weld Inc.
“Laminar Gas Flow and Plasma Reduces Cycle Time for Powder-Metal Injection-Molded Parts”– Claus J. Joens, Elnik Systems, Div. of PVA MIMtech LLC; Satyajit Banerjee, DSH Technologies
“Fatigue Testing of Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine Head”– M.K. Paswan and A.K. Goel, National Institute of Technology
“Advanced Combustion System Makes California Plant Possible”– Steve Ogonek, Thermal Products & Solutions; Lee Rabe, WS Inc.; Steve Dixon, TNI Spring Technology
SEPTEMBER
“Gear Manufacturer Expands”– Ben Rodriguez, Merit Gear; John W. Gottschalk, Surface Combustion
“Single-Chamber HPGQ Vacuum Furnace with Quenching Efficiency Comparable to Oil”– M. Korecki, J. Olejnik, Z. Szczerba and M. Bazel, SECO/WARWICK
“Developments in Vacuum-Pumping Technologies for Vacuum Metallurgical Processes”– Dave Sobiegray and Dick Amos, Edwards
“Better Parts Faster with Embedded, Real-Time Control of Carbon Diffusion”– K.M. Winter, E.S. Boltz and P.M. Torok, United Process Controls
“Refractory Metals in Engineered Components and Furnaces”– Bernd Kleinpass and Mike Ferullo, PLANSEE
OCTOBER
“Operational Efficiency Improvements of Industrial Combustion Systems”– Damian Bratcher, Super Systems Inc.
“Hardening and Tempering of Fasteners”– Peter Kreimer, Aichelin Heat Treatment Systems Inc.
“Considerations in Heat Treatment – Part One: Furnace Atmospheres”– Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group
“Best Practices for Rockwell Hardness Testing”– Bill O’Neill, Wilson Instruments
NOVEMBER
“Who is the Nadcap Auditor”– Arshad Hafeez, Performance Review Institute
“Acetylene: The Right Carbon Source for Low-Pressure Carburizing”– Bob Esper, Praxair
“Reduced Wear and Higher Corrosion Resistance by Combined Heat-Treatment and Coating Procedures Using Plasma-Assisted Processes”– T. Mueller, A. Gebeshuber, R. Kullmer and C. Lugmair, Rübig GmbH & Co.; S. Perlot and M. Stoiber, Materials Center
“Liquation of Brazing Filler Metals – Good or Bad?”– Dan Kay, Kay & Associates
“Maintenance for Energy Efficiency”– Thomas Rebernak and Steve Chernack, Thermal Ceramics Inc.
DECEMBER
“The Link Between Wind Energy and Induction Hardening”– Dr. Hansjurg Stiele, EFD Induction
“Unveiling Spark Plasma Sintering High-Throughput Processing”– Robert Aalund, Thermal Technology LLC
“Consideration in Heat Treatment – Part Two: Furnace Atmosphere Control”– Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group
“Engineered Plastic Cooling Towers Outperform Galvanized or Stainless Steel”– Ed Sullivan, Delta Cooling Towers
2009 Feature Articles - By Subject Matter
AEROSPACE“Who is the Nadcap Auditor” – Arshad Hafeez, Performance Review Institute (November)
CERAMICS & REFRACTORIES/INSULATION
“Excelfrax Microporous Insulation – The Thermally Efficient, Energy-Savings Solution for the Nonferrous Industry” – Jim Smith, Unifrax I LLC (February)
“Reducing Your Insulation TCO” – Jamie Snipes, Morgan AM&T (April)
“Carbon-Based Insulation Keeps it Cool When it’s Really Hot” – Joseph Labant, SGL Group (June)
“Maintenance for Energy Efficiency” – Thomas Rebernak and Steve Chernack, Thermal Ceramics Inc. (November)
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
“Ten Technologies to Watch in 2009” – Reed Miller,Industrial Heating(January)
HEAT & CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIALS/COMPOSITES
“Heating Elements Dictate Life-Cycle Performance and Operating Costs of Electric Furnaces and Ovens” – Bob Edwards and Vic Strauss, Custom Electric Manufacturing Co. (March)
“Refractory Metals in Engineered Components and Furnaces” – Bernd Kleinpass and Mike Ferullo, PLANSEE (September)
“Engineered Plastic Cooling Towers Outperform Galvanized or Stainless Steel” – Ed Sullivan, Delta Cooling Towers (December)
HEAT TREATING
“First IQ Batch Furnace Certified to Carburize Wind-Turbine Gears” – James Caton and Mike LaPlante, Flame Metals Processing Corp. (January)
“Making the Difference in Heat Treat” – Raman Ramchandran, Hero Motors Ltd. (March)
“Heat Treater Uses Technology as Blueprint to Efficiency” – Kevin Pludeman, Cornerstone Systems Inc. (April)
“Capable People Manufacturing Quality Products” – Performance Review Institute (April)
“Solution Treatment of Aluminum Alloys in Aerodynamic Heating Furnaces” – Alexey Sverdlin and Arnold Ness, Bradley University (June)
“Energy Optimization in the Heat-Treat Department” – Mark Passalent, VAC AERO International Inc. (June)
“Gear Manufacturer Expands” – Ben Rodriguez, Merit Gear; John W. Gottschalk, Surface Combustion (September)
“Hardening and Tempering of Fasteners” – Peter Kreimer, Aichelin Heat Treatment Systems Inc. (October)
“Reduced Wear and Higher Corrosion Resistance by Combined Heat-Treatment and Coating Procedures Using Plasma-Assisted Processes” – T. Mueller, A. Gebeshuber, R. Kullmer and C. Lugmair, Rübig GmbH & Co.; S. Perlot and M. Stoiber, Materials Center (November)
INDUCTION HEAT TREATING
“Induction Heat-Treating Developments” – Jose Miguel Magraner, Manuel Duran, Concepcion Sanchez, Gemi Roy and Frank Wilson, GH Induction Group (May)
“Unleashing a Superior Induction Heating Design with Computer Modeling” – Valery Rudnev and Don Loveless, Inductoheat Inc.; Carmo Ribeiro, Federal-Mogul Corp.; James Boomis, Spinduction Weld Inc. (August)
“The Link Between Wind Energy and Induction Hardening” – Dr. Hansjurg Stiele, EFD Induction (December)
INDUSTRIAL GASES/COMBUSTION
“TriOx Combustion System Provides Low Dross Formation in Side-Well Aluminum-Melting Furnace” – Felix Lisin, Jim Bintz and Jim Feese, Hauck Manufacturing Co. (February)
“Strategies for Eliminating Decarburization” – Paul Stratton, Linde Gas (April)
“Efficient Gas Burners Achieve Significant Energy Savings” – Joe Merta, Kanthal Heating Systems (June)
“Considerations in Heat Treatment – Part One: Furnace Atmospheres” – Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group (October)
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING
“Converting the Scales – Leeb as a Hardness Alternative” – Ralph Mennicke, Proceq SA (January)
“Martensite and Retained Austenite” – George F. Vander Voort, Buehler Ltd. (April)
“Fatigue Testing of Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine Head” – M.K. Paswan and A.K. Goel, National Institute of Technology (August)
“Best Practices for Rockwell Hardness Testing” – Bill O’Neill, Wilson Instruments (October)
MELTING/FORMING/JOINING
“High Power Electron Beam Technology” – R. Bakish, Bakish Materials Corp. (February)
“Advanced Combustion System Makes California Plant Possible” – Steve Ogonek, Thermal Products & Solutions; Lee Rabe, WS Inc.; Steve Dixon, TNI Spring Technology (August)
“Liquation of Brazing Filler Metals – Good or Bad?” – Dan Kay, Kay & Associates (November)
NONFERROUS HEAT TREATING
“Improved Aluminum Engine Block and Cylinder Head Heat Treatment” – T.D. Donofrio and P. Romanin, Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. (February)
PROCESS CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION
“New Technology Delivers Quality Improvements for Gas-Carburizing Processes” – Peter Sherwin, Eurotherm (January)
“Heat Treating for the Competitive Edge” – Rick Sabo, AQI Engineering Co. (March)
“Thermocouples – Nearly 200 Years Old, Still Getting Better” – Don Lieske and Don Way, Cleveland Electric Labs (May)
“Better Parts Faster with Embedded, Real-Time Control of Carbon Diffusion” – K.M. Winter, E.S. Boltz and P.M. Torok, United Process Controls (September)
“Operational Efficiency Improvements of Industrial Combustion Systems” – Damian Bratcher, Super Systems Inc. (October)
“Consideration in Heat Treatment – Part Two: Furnace Atmosphere Control” – Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group (December)
SINTERING/POWDER METALLURGY
“Microwave Sintering of Ferrous and Nonferrous Alloys” – Anish Upadhyaya, Indian Institute of Technology (May)
“Laminar Gas Flow and Plasma Reduces Cycle Time for Powder-Metal Injection-Molded Parts” – Claus J. Joens, Elnik Systems, Div. of PVA MIMtech LLC; Satyajit Banerjee, DSH Technologies (August)
“Unveiling Spark Plasma Sintering High-Throughput Processing” – Robert Aalund, Thermal Technology LLC (December)
VACUUM/SURFACE TREATING
“Technology Trends in Vacuum Heat Treating – Part Three: New Technologies and Future Developments” – Daniel H. Herring, The Herring Group (January)
“The Nitriding of Stainless Steel by Pulsed Plasma Techniques” – David Pye, Pye Metallurgical Consulting (March)
“Some Straight Talk on Vacuum Pump/Blower Rebuilds” – Geoff Humberstone and Jim Martin, Metallurgical High Vacuum Corp. (May)
“Single-Chamber HPGQ Vacuum Furnace with Quenching Efficiency Comparable to Oil” – M. Korecki, J. Olejnik, Z. Szczerba and M. Bazel, SECO/WARWICK (September)
“Developments in Vacuum-Pumping Technologies for Vacuum Metallurgical Processes” – Dave Sobiegray and Dick Amos, Edwards (September)
“Acetylene: The Right Carbon Source for Low-Pressure Carburizing” – Bob Esper, Praxair (November)