Center for Heat Treating Excellence

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Vacuum/Surface Treatment

Researchers Perfect Carbon-Concentration Profile Predictions

March 3, 2017

In this article, we focus on the simulation work being done with CarbTool© technology in the area of low-pressure carburization (LPC), also referred to as vacuum carburization.

The CHTE has been assessing the benefits of alumina-forming alloysAs part of the alloy life extension project, researchers at CHTE are also looking at ways to extend the life of mesh belts

Heat & Corrosion Resistant Materials/Composites

Exploring the Benefits of Alumina-Forming Alloys for Furnace Application

Victoria Birk Hill

June 6, 2016

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Much of the Center for Heat Treating Excellence's recent focus has been on assessing the benefits of alumina-forming alloys.

H.C. Starck Partners with CHTE

March 31, 2016

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H.C. Starck announced a partnership with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE).

CHTE research demonstrated that there are three significant areas of energy loss in natural gas furnaces during heat treating

Process Control & Instrumentation

Tools to Boost Furnace Efficiency

Victoria Birk Hill

March 21, 2016

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Researchers looked at ways to help heat-treating companies understand how to estimate their energy usage and also how to effectively reduce it.

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