August 19, 2025

Technical Tuesday

Will In-House Heat Treaters 3D Print the "Cutting Edge"?

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If you are one of many heat treat professionals watching AM take over the industrial world with bated breath, it may be time to stop watching and start doing. This article highlights the rapid rise of AM and how changes in your heat treat operations may be needed.

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Coming Soon: Heat Treat Radio #124

What do Mars rovers, sniper pods, and rotor grips have in common? Uphill quenching — a thermal-mechanical technique that uses liquid nitrogen and high-velocity steam to dramatically reduce stress and distortion.

In this upcoming episode of Heat Treat Radio, Greg Newton, Newton Heat Treating CEO, joins host Doug Glenn to take a dive deep into this little-known but highly effective process for controlling residual stress in aluminum alloys. Guest John Avalos, Newton’s quality engineer and IT/Digital Transformation Manager, joins the conversation.

Get the full picture of how this thermal-mechanical method improves machinability, enhances precision, and extends component life, especially in aerospace and optical applications.

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Heat Treat Jobs

Induction Melting Superintendent | Oversee and manage induction melting operations in a fast-paced foundry, ensuring metallurgical quality, safety, and compliance. Lead a team, optimize furnace performance, coordinate production, and drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and cost reduction.

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