The Jominy end-quench test is used to measure the hardenability of a steel, which is a measure of the capacity of the steel to harden in depth under a given set of conditions. This article considers the basic concepts of hardenability and the Jominy test.

The CHTE at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts has been working on a one-of-a-kind research project aimed at better understanding the mechanical properties and microstructural features of steels that have been gas tempered and induction tempered.

One of the most interesting and exciting projects I ever worked on was the evaluation of a large industrial building constructed in the mid-1920s that had a fire in the early part of this current century.

At the Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, researchers are perfecting carbon-concentration profile predictions through enhancements to CarbTool©, its simulation software.

HOCUT 4440 is formulated for the automotive, general machining and grinding markets for use on ferrous metals such as cast iron, ductile iron and steels.

Hardening of steel is a major operation in heat treatment.

Powder metallurgy is a continually evolving technology utilizing advanced compaction techniques and new alloy systems to optimize mechanical performance of the resulting powder-metallurgy (PM) part.

The need for lighter and safer vehicles increases the demand for stronger steels in automotive bodies. Aerospace components have many of the same demands but on a more rigidly controlled level with a wider variety of materials.