The Use of Graphite for Vacuum Furnace Fixturing

Carbon/carbon composite. What is it? Why is the vacuum furnace industry excited about its use in graphite vacuum furnace fixtures, grids, and leveling components?

Explore this new material game changer and learn about its versatility in this informative article by Real J. Fradette, senior technical consultant, Solar Atmospheres, Inc., and Roger A. Jones, FASM, CEO emeritus, Solar Atmospheres, Inc.
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Exploring Thermal Sensors in Hydrogen Atmosphere for Turbines and Other Applications, Part 2 of 2

In this Part 2, explore thermal sensors in hydrogen atmospheres for temperatures above 2642°F to discover if ceramics can reach 4000°F. Can these ultra-high temperature systems be built commercially?

This article was written by Herbert Dwyer, chief technical officer of Nanmac and president of Herb Dwyer & Associates, LLC.; Todd Leonhardt, metallurgist and director of Research & Development at Rhenium Alloys, Inc.; and Joe Johnson, senior metallurgical technician at Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
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Delivery Scheduled for Medical Brazing Heat Treat Solution

A medical device manufacturer is set to receive a vacuum furnace for annealing and brazing processes at their plant in France. The parts processed in this furnace will include X-ray and radiotherapy equipment among other products that require high quality standards of heat treatment.
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Heat Treat Radio: Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today – Heat Treatment vs. Thermal Processing

Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, the Heat Treat Doctor®, to discuss the difference between heat treating and thermal processing. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference – if one actually exists (!), then you’ll enjoy this highly informative Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today.
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