Heat Treatment of Fasteners for the Medical Device Industry

The medical industry relies heavily on the use of fasteners. The correct fastener ensures that the device goes together and stays together for the intended life of the assembly, and that the device performs as desired. Read on to discover the critical role heat treating plays in creating reliable fasteners.
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Ceramics Supplier Orders Silicon Carbide Furnace

A worldwide supplier of high-temp piezo ceramics in the military, aerospace, and medical fields will receive a floor-standing, high-temperature, silicon carbide furnace. The furnace, powered by high-density silicon-carbide elements, will be used for processing glass products up to 2,500°F.
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Precise vacuum furnace temperature uniformity determines finished part quality. Meeting and maintaining austenitizing temperatures ensures proper hardness, grain growth, and carbide separation. Also, tempering should be conducted immediately after quenching in the same chamber to reduce oxidation risk. These are just a few of the reasons Vector® is the right solution for medical devices.
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Avoiding Diffusion Bonding of Parts and Fixtures: A Case Study

As most heat treaters know, parts and fixtures often do not mix well. Diffusion bonding can cause the two to fuse together. In this case study, learn how combining thin-film coatings with specific part and fixture design can avoid diffusion bonding.
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22 Ways To Start 2022 Right

Jump start your heat treat knowledge this year by reading this list of 22 ways you can connect with industry leaders, access new technology, review old and trusted practices, and so much more. We hope this original content article is helpful to you!
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The Clean and Pure: 8 Heat Treat Tips

Want a free tip? Check out this read of some of the top 101 Heat Treat Tips that heat treating professionals submitted over the last three years. These handy technical words of wisdom will keep your furnaces in optimum operation and keep you in compliance. If you want more, search for “101 heat treat tips” on the website! This selection features 8 tips to make sure your operations are clean and pure.

In this year’s show issue, Heat Treat Today shared Heat Treat Resources you can use when you’re at the plant or on the road. Look for the September 2021 edition of the magazine on our website.
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