EFFICIENT GAS HEATING of INDUSTRIAL FURNACES EFFICIENT GAS HEATING of INDUSTRIAL FURNACES COMPANY PROFILE: Gasbarre Furnace Group JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017
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Finding Leaks in Your Vacuum Furnace – Part I Finding Leaks in Your Vacuum Furnace – Part I Finding Leaks in Your Vacuum Furnace – Part I This video walks you through the step-by-step process for performing a leak check, from calibrating This video walks you through the step-by-step process for performingThis a leak check, from calibrating video walks you through the step-by-step process for performing a leak check, from calibrating the helium mass spectrometer to determining which part of the furnace is the source of the leak. the helium mass spectrometer to determining which part of the furnacethe is the source of the leak. helium mass spectrometer to determining which part of the furnace is the source of the leak. A Daily Checklist for Preventative Maintenance A Daily Checklist for Preventative Maintenance A Daily Checklist for Preventative Maintenance An effective method for extending the life of your vacuum furnace is following a carefully scheduled An effective method for extending the life of your vacuum furnace is followingAn a carefully scheduled effective method for extending the life of your vacuum furnace is following a carefully scheduled preventative maintenance plan. This post covers the tasks that should be performed on a daily basis. preventative maintenance plan. This post covers the tasks that shouldpreventative be performed on a daily basis. maintenance plan. This post covers the tasks that should be performed on a daily basis. A Look Inside the Furnace: Choosing the Best Hot Zone for Your Needs A Look Inside the Furnace: Choosing the Best Hot Zone for YourA Needs Look Inside the Furnace: Choosing the Best Hot Zone for Your Needs When choosing between all-metal or graphite hot zones, it’s important to consider When choosing between all-metal or graphite hot zones, it’s importantWhen to consider choosing between all-metal or graphite hot zones, it’s important to consider your processes, materials, temperatures, ramp rates and uniformity ranges. your processes, materials, temperatures, ramp rates and uniformity ranges.your processes, materials, temperatures, ramp rates and uniformity ranges. The Importance of Validating Your Furnace: The Importance of Validating Your Furnace: The Importance of Validating Your Furnace: Temperature Uniformity Surveys and Other Useful Tips Temperature Uniformity Surveys and Other Useful Tips Temperature Uniformity Surveys and Other Useful Tips Nothing is more important than validating your furnace equipment. One of Scan the QR codeNothing is more important than validating your furnace equipment. OneNothing of Scan the QR code is more important than validating your furnace equipment. One of Scan the QR code the most important tests you can perform is a Temperature Uniformity Survey. to read the blogthe most important tests you can perform is a Temperature Uniformitythe Survey. to read the blog most important tests you can perform is a Temperature Uniformity Survey. to read the blog Download Quick Scan or Download Quick Scan or Download Quick Scan or Read the posts at www.IpsenHarold.com or scan the code to the right. QR Droid app to scan codeRead the posts at www.IpsenHarold.com or scan the code to theRead right. QR Droid app to scan code the posts at www.IpsenHarold.com or scan the code to the right. QR Droid app to scan code Special Courses! Special Courses!Special Courses! Expanded Vacuum and Atmosphere Trainings for 2017 Expanded Vacuum and Atmosphere Trainings for 2017 Expanded Vacuum and Atmosphere Trainings for 2017 Whether you’ve been in the industry for five months or 25 years, staying up-to-date Whether you’ve been in the industry for five months or 25 years, stayingWhether up-to-date you’ve been in the industry for five months or 25 years, staying up-to-date on new methods and industry innovations is a key contributor to success. Ipsen will on new methods and industry innovations is a key contributor to success.on Ipsen will new methods and industry innovations is a key contributor to success. Ipsen will begin 2017 by hosting a series of three-day Ipsen U classes, as well as teaching local begin 2017 by hosting a series of three-day Ipsen U classes, as well as beginteaching local 2017 by hosting a series of three-day Ipsen U classes, as well as teaching local one-day seminars throughout the United States. These trainings focus on advancing one-day seminars throughout the United States. These trainings focus onone-day advancing seminars throughout the United States. These trainings focus on advancing your knowledge of atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating equipment, processes and your knowledge of atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating equipment, processesyour and knowledge of atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating equipment, processes and maintenance through applied learning. maintenance through applied learning. maintenance through applied learning. Learn more and register at www.IpsenUSA.com/Training Learn more and register at www.IpsenUSA.com/Training Learn more and register at www.IpsenUSA.com/Training TP-2017-01-02.indb 2 12/23/16 10:43 AM TP-2017-01-02.indb 1 12/23/16 10:43 AM FEATURES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 Vacuum Heat Treating 22 26 28 34 38 ...because quality is critical We know high quality gears and automotive components are vital to performance. Our leading edge vacuum technology and expertise provides COMPANY PROFILE: GASBARRE FURNACE GROUP precise control and repeatability for consistently Whether the solution is vacuum or atmosphere, batch or continuous, scaling a laboratory process to pilot, or commercial superior parts. 22 production, the Gasbarre Furnace Group can determine and provide the best solution for long-term success. » Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing (LPVC) CASE STUDY: » High Pressure Gas Quenching (HPGQ) BUSCH LLC AND VAKUUM-HÄRTEREI PETTER GMBH » Vacuum Stress Relieving 26 Dry vacuum technology in heat treatment processes offers advantages for a contract hardening company Advantages UNDERSTANDING THE COOLING CURVE TEST » Uniformity of case depths By D. Scott MacKenzie » Minimized distortion 28 In heat treating, the cooling curve test is often used as a tool to compare quenchants or as a method to ensure that the For more information or a quote, » No IGO (Intergranular Oxidation) quenchant being used is suitable for continued use and will satisfy current requirements. call 1-855-WE-HEAT-IT or visit solaratm.com » Parts returned clean, free of soot – eliminating downstream cleaning processes BUYING A NEW LAB OR INDUSTRIAL FURNACE By James Brocklehurst and Derrick Wilson Many considerations should be addressed when specifying a new electrical resistance heated furnace. 34 ISO 9001:2008 AS 9100C Heat Treating EFFICIENT GAS HEATING OF INDUSTRIAL FURNACES Nondestructive Testing registered By Steven R. Mickey, Martin G. Schönfelder, and Joachim G. Wünning Nadcap Accredited for Nondestructive Testing at our Hermitage, PA facility only. 38 Even though the price of natural gas is currently low, the investment in high-effi ciency gas burners makes sense economically. Philadelphia Southern California Pittsburgh South Carolina VACUUM PROCESSING Heat Treating • Brazing • Carburizing • Nitriding 2 | Thermal Processing SA GearSol Mil-Helo FPg 101515.indd 1 9/22/2016 4:53:13 PM TP-2017-01-02.indb 2 12/23/16 10:43 AM Vacuum Heat Treating ...because quality is critical We know high quality gears and automotive components are vital to performance. Our leading edge vacuum technology and expertise provides precise control and repeatability for consistently superior parts. » Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing (LPVC) » High Pressure Gas Quenching (HPGQ) » Vacuum Stress Relieving Advantages » Uniformity of case depths » Minimized distortion For more information or a quote, » No IGO (Intergranular Oxidation) call 1-855-WE-HEAT-IT or visit solaratm.com » Parts returned clean, free of soot – eliminating downstream cleaning processes ISO 9001:2008 AS 9100C Heat Treating Nondestructive Testing registered Nadcap Accredited for Nondestructive Testing at our Hermitage, PA facility only.