Quench Oil Management: AMS2759 & CQI-9
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Remaining competitive in the automotive and aerospace industries for heat treaters means conforming to quality standards, namely CQI-9 or AMS2759. This article, written by Michelle Bennett and Greg Steiger at Idemitsu Lubricants America, discusses the different approaches between these two standards and additional testing that could benefit a heat treater in these industries.
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Conticon Boosts Copper Rod Production with Heat Treat Capabilities
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Conticon, a steel-wire manufacturer, is expanding production capabilities at its North American plant by installing a CONTIROD® CR3700 line to address the growing demand for high-quality copper rod for the automotive and telecommunications industries. The line, which includes a furnace plant, casting machine, rolling plant, and cooling line, is a fully integrated casting and rolling process that turns copper cathodes and clean copper scrap into material for conductors, boosting the capacity of the existing plant.
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‘Thru-process’ Furnace Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) to CQI-9
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Where trailing thermocouples simply won’t work, due to semi or continuous product movement, solve your CQI-9 TUS challenges with PhoenixTM. Send the system safely through collecting live TUS data using innovative two-way RF Telemetry communications.
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Methods of Measuring Retained Austenite
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Most heat treaters recognize the importance of measuring retained austenite (RA), yet many opt not to perform these measurements due to time and/or cost constraints. This article explains why performing RA measurements is necessary, the pros and cons of traditional measurement techniques, and the benefits of using more current and in plant technologies, including within the automotive industry where yield and fatigue strength, toughness, and machinability are critical.
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Auto Parts Manufacturer Adds EV/CAB Line
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An auto parts manufacturer that specializes in the production of radiators and air conditioning systems recently ordered a fully electric furnace for brazing aluminum in a protective atmosphere. The EV/CAB line is designed for the production of tubular and plate-fin heat exchangers with uniform temperature distribution across the 1300 mm wide belt.
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Visual Learner? Here’s a Resource for You
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Need a closer look at your vacuum furnace? In this visual resource, experts identify each key component of a front-loading vacuum furnace.
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Looking to Advance Your Heat Treating Knowledge?
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WHEN: September 15-17, 2025
WHERE: Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, 745 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
WHAT: Expect these great offerings:
- 1.5 days of classroom learning
- 2 evening social functions
- optional local commercial heat treating facility tour
- beginner-level heat treat technical content: processes, materials
- general industry knowledge: equipment, companies, relevant industries, and learning resources
Grab a ticket to Pittsburgh this September 15-17, 2025, to get in on the action. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot now!
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