Heat Treat Radio: Justin Rydzewski on CQI-9 Rev.4 (Part 1 of 4) – Pyrometry

Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, in this first of a 4-part series with Justin Rydzewski, director of sales and market development for Controls Service, explores CQI-9 revision 4. Rydzewski, who served on the revision committee, focuses on pyrometry and practical advice on how to understand and comply with CQI-9 Rev. 4.
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Case Study: The Low-Pressure Carburizing Process Improvement for a Ring Gear

Low Pressure Carburization Process Improvement for a Ring Gear: Controlling Carbide Formation during LPC," explores a case study, written by Justin Sims, lead engineer at DANTE Solutions, about how software modeling aids heat treaters in improving their low pressure carburization process.
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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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Considerations for Base Metal Thermocouple Wire Diameters

"What size wire should I use in my thermocouple assembly?" While this is a pretty direct question, the answer is more complex. In this fascinating technical article, learn how both the type of thermal processing as well as the stability and performance of the thermocouple contribute to selecting the right size wire.
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Vacuum Furnace Best Practices

At FNA 2020 Virtual, Matt Clinite, customer service (aftermarket) sales manager at Ipsen USA, presented, "Vacuum Furnace Best Practices for Greater Reliability and Efficiency." Clinite shares five basic principles to implement best practices with your vacuum furnace.
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Take a Tip or Two

Heat Treat Today's latest round of 101 Heat Treat Tips is featured in Heat Treat Today fall issue (also featuring the popular 40 Under 40).

This selection includes tips from Dr. Valery Rudnev, Grammer Vacuum Technologies, Inc., and L & L Special Furnace Co., Inc. and are related to induction heating, vacuum furnaces, and temperature uniformity.
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Heat Treat Radio: Rethinking Heat Treating (Part 2 of 4) — 18″ Bevel Gear

Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, discusses how one company saved over $700.00 in hard grinding costs PER GEAR on an 18-inch bevel gear. Joe Powell of Integrated Heat Treating Solutions tells how they did it. Listen to find out how Joe helped this company upgrade their heat treating and bring it into the 21^st century.
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