CQI-9 (4th Edition) Expert Analysis

Heat Treat Today reached out to the AIAG CQI-9 Heat Treat Technical Committee with questions about the newest edition and how it might affect the automotive heat treat industry. Specifically, we were interested in the significant changes within the 4th Edition and how organizations can best prepare to implement them.

Several CQI-9 Technical Committee members from Ford, GM, FCA, and other organizations responded and provided us with outstanding expert analysis.
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Global Tier 1 Automotive Forging Supplier Expands Capabilities

A leading global Tier 1 manufacturer of lightweight forged suspension components has contracted to expand their North American capabilities. They will produce high-quality lightweight forged aluminum components for passenger vehicles.
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World’s Fastest Fan-Driven HIP Supports AM Post-Production

A U.S. manufacturer in high pressure technology has delivered the world's fastest fan-driven hot isostatic press (HIP) to Italy's PRES-X. This HIP model is specially designed for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.
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Heat Treat TV: Press-and-Sinter Powder Metallurgy

Check out this is an industry update and excellent video resource describing conventional press and sintering with PM. Watch how this helpful video relates to current industry trends.
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Heat Treater vs. Water: Best Practices to Avoid Water Contamination

Heat Treat Today is pleased to present this original content article. Greg Steiger, Sr. Key Account Manager of Idemitsu Lubricants America, and Michelle Bennett, Quality Assurance Sr. Coordinator at Idemitsu Lubricants America, describe contamination of water in the quench oil, the effects of this contamination, and how to test and safely remove the water from the quench oil.
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