Heat Treat Radio: Recent Episodes
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Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, sits down with Peter Sherwin, director of Strategic Marketing at Watlow, to discuss how the next generation of process control technology is being shaped by the evolving needs of the heat treating industry. Their conversation explores the role of AI, cybersecurity, workforce development, energy efficiency, and compliance in modern furnace operations, as well as how Watlow’s Edge Process Management (EPM) platform aims to bring these capabilities together in a unified system. Looking beyond a single product launch, the episode examines the trends that could define heat treating over the next two decades.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Casey O’Neill, vice president of sales and marketing at RoMan Manufacturing, to discuss a holistic approach to energy efficiency in thermal processing. Casey explains how furnace power systems, transformer placement, electrification strategies, and data-driven monitoring can significantly impact operating costs, maintenance requirements, and overall performance. The conversation also explores how emerging technologies such as digital twins and AI-driven analytics may help heat treaters address workforce challenges while improving energy management and productivity.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone and guest Vincent Lelong, Senior Synergy Center Manager and Metallurgist at ECM USA, explore the realities of process qualification and recipe development in modern heat treating. Vincent shares decades of experience developing vacuum carburizing processes for automotive, aerospace, and high-volume manufacturing applications. Together, they discuss how heat treaters can balance metallurgy, fixturing, quench strategy, and production demands to achieve repeatable results. From practical troubleshooting insights to the evolution of vacuum carburizing technology, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to optimize heat treating.
Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone and guest Vincent Lelong, Senior Synergy Center Manager and Metallurgist at ECM USA, explore the realities of process qualification and recipe development, and in modern heat treating. Vincent shares decades of experience developing vacuum carburizing processes for automotive, aerospace, and high-volume manufacturing applications. Together, they discuss how heat treaters can balance metallurgy, fixturing, quench strategy, and production demands to achieve repeatable results. From practical troubleshooting insights to the evolution of vacuum carburizing technology, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to optimize heat treating.
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today, to break down the most important heat treat industry events on the horizon. From the massive international state of the THERMPROCESS trade show to the technical knowledge of Furnaces North America, they explore where those in the industry can learn, network, and grow. The conversation also highlights Heat Treat Today’s own events, including Heat Treat Bootcamp and Helium Leak Detection seminars. Together, they offer practical guidance on choosing the right events to stay engaged and informed in today’s heat treating landscape.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
What does it really take to achieve accurate temperature measurement in real heat treat production? In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Dr. Steve Offley, product marketing manager at Phoenix TM, to explore the science behind thru-process monitoring, thermal barriers, and data logger performance. From cold junction compensation to real-world shop floor challenges, they unpack why lab accuracy doesn’t always translate to production and what heat treaters can do about it. Tune in to learn how to ensure your temperature data is as reliable as the parts you produce.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone is joined by Andrew Bassett, president of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry, for a deep dive into AMS2750 and best practices for managing pyrometry compliance. Drawing on more than 35 years of hands-on experience and his role on the AMS2750 writing team, Bassett explains how the specification has evolved and why pyrometry continues to drive a majority of audit findings. The conversation explores common compliance pitfalls, practical system-level solutions, and how heat treaters can better prepare for audits without over testing. Falcone and Bassett also discuss the value of industry involvement in shaping standards that directly impact daily heat treating operations.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Doug Glenn sits down with Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel Treating to examine U.S. energy initiatives and their implications for the heat treating industry. Mouilleseaux, who also chairs the Metal Treating Institute Regulatory Task Force, provides context on energy costs, emissions data, and the practical challenges associated with electrification and alternative fuels in industrial heating. The discussion explores how policy decisions affect energy reliability and day-to-day manufacturing operations, and whether current approaches align with the operational realities of heat treating.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Tony Busch of Control Concepts, Christina Clowes of I Squared R, and Dr. Stephen Feldbauer of Abbott Furnace Company join host Doug Glenn to discuss a new transformer-free approach to electrically heated furnaces. The group walks through how SCR power controllers paired directly with silicon carbide heating elements can reduce system cost, simplify design, and improve control accuracy. They also explore the global adoption of zero-cross technology and its growing relevance in North America. Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn invites Dennis Beauchesne of ECM USA to explore the technology, benefits, scalability, and sustainability of modular heat treating systems. Together, they discuss how shared utilities, automated transfers, and adaptable heating cells can replace multiple standalone furnaces without compromising quality or precision. Learn how these systems streamline and simplify operations for future expansion — one cell at a time. Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Hot isostatic pressing, or HIP, is experiencing a powerful resurgence across industries from aerospace to nuclear energy as manufacturers look for new ways to scale up. In this episode, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, is joined by Cliff Orcutt, American Isostatic Presses, Inc. ; Oscar Martinez, Bodycote; Victor Samarov, Synertech PM; Soumya Nag, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Mike Conaway, Isostatic Forging International; and Dave Gandy, EPRI. This panel of HIP experts to explores how renewed investment, government collaboration, and additive manufacturing are driving HIP’s next era of growth. From large-scale production to powder-to-part innovations, discover why this decades-old process is suddenly critical to the future of U.S. manufacturing.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Hydrogen is essential for many heat treating processes, but what happens when your supply runs out? Devon Landry of Nel Hydrogen joins Heat Treat Radio Host Doug Glenn to discuss the potential risks of delivered gas and how on-site generation can secure reliable, high-purity hydrogen. This episode highlights the advantages of on-site generation and what questions to ask before making the switch.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
What do Mars rovers, sniper pods, and rotor grips have in common? Uphill quenching — a thermal-mechanical technique that uses liquid nitrogen and high-velocity steam to dramatically reduce stress and distortion. In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Greg Newton, Newton Heat Treating CEO, joins host Doug Glenn to take a dive deep into this little-known but highly effective process for controlling residual stress in aluminum alloys. Also in the episode is John Avalos, Newton’s quality engineer and IT/Digital Transformation Manager.Learn how this thermal-mechanical method improves machinability, enhances precision, and extends component life, especially in aerospace and optical applications.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Helium leak detection is critical to ensure system integrity, product quality, and operational efficiency in vacuum processing. With 36 years of hands-on experience, Dave Deiwert of Tracer Gas Technologies joins host Doug Glenn on a recent episode of Heat Treat Radio to share a wealth of knowledge on the evolution of leak detection technology, practical maintenance, and best practices for leak testing.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Nadcap certification with multi-cell heat treatment furnaces is possible; Andrew Chan, Kelly Peters, and Dave Dill from ALD, join host Doug Glenn to tell this story of compliance. In this episode, listen as guests share their experiences navigating the complex requirements, challenges, and organizational changes needed for Nadcap certification. Their journey discovering how multi-cell heat treatment furnaces can come into Nadcap compliance underscores the importance of technology, training, and continuous improvement. Listeners will learn practical insights into achieving and maintaining Nadcap accreditation for advanced heat treatment processes.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Join host Doug Glenn as he converses with Katelyn Kirsch, a metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in the heat treating industry. Katelyn discusses her career journey, including roles at Huron Casting, Federal Screw Works, and Moeller Aerospace. This episode highlights integrating new equipment and processes, managing thermal processing, and setting up a metallurgical lab. Katelyn also shares insights on the challenges of implementing new processes, the importance of hands-on experience, and the benefits of bringing processes in-house for improved turnaround times. The episode provides valuable perspectives for professionals in the heat treating field.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Join host Doug Glenn as he discusses sustainability in the heat treat industry with Tracy Dougherty, president and CEO of AFC Holcroft, and Ed Wykes, director of Field Service and Aftermarket Sales. They explore the importance of sustainable practices in the design and operation of thermal processing equipment. Whether you’re upgrading current equipment or innovating new, these changes can improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The episode underscores the industry's commitment to innovation and sustainability.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Join host Doug Glenn as he sits down with Fernando Carminholi to discuss why cleaning is a crucial step in both pre and post thermal processing to ensure quality part outcomes. Fernando offers practical guidance, discusses solvent vs. aqueous cleaning methods, common pitfalls, and upcoming EPA regulations that could impact the industry. From production to engineering to quality, there are valuable insights for everyone on optimizing cleaning process for better part quality, longer furnace life, and maintaining compliance in the latest regulatory environment.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Mark Rhoa, Jr. from Chiz Bros, a company specializing in ceramic fiber products, discusses insulation with host Doug Glenn. Mark focuses on the benefits of ceramic fiber in industrial applications. The conversation covers decarbonization, the importance of insulation and thermal shock resistance, the shift to electrically heated modules, and practical maintenance tips for ceramic fiber-insulated furnaces. Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn converses with Mike Holly on his extensive experience in ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC). Listen as they discuss Mike's career at General Motors, where he implemented FNC to improve brake rotor performance. This episode delves into the technical aspects of FNC, its benefits such as enhanced wear and corrosion resistance, and its applications beyond automotive, including military and industrial uses.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this Heat Treat Radio episode, Dave Deiwert, a seasoned expert in leak detection, shares key steps to locate leaks in a vacuum furnace. Host Doug Glenn and his guest specifically look at helium as a tracer gas. From Dave’s extensive experience starting as a field service engineer to founding his own company, Tracer Gas Technologies, listen as he identifies systematic approaches, the influence of air currents, and cost-effective strategies for effective leak detection. Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Michael Mouilleseaux continues his discussion of case hardness. He and Doug Glenn delve into the hardening ability of materials, focusing on case hardening and effective case depth measurements. Michael explains the differences between total and effective case depth, the impact of core hardness, and the role of material chemistry. They also discuss practical applications for heat treaters, emphasizing the importance of understanding material properties.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Listen as Jeff Rafter, VP of Sales and Marketing at Selas Heat Technology and current IHEA president, discusses the upcoming IHEA Decarbonization SUMMIT with Doug Glenn. Scheduled for October 28–30 in Indianapolis, the summit will address the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization for manufacturers. Jeff highlights IHEA's nearly 100-year history in industry education. The event will feature keynote speakers from the DOE, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and John Deere, with a mix of technical and business content aiming to provide practical strategies for energy management and sustainability.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Joe Coleman, cybersecurity officer at Bluestreak Compliance, discusses critical aspects of NIST 800-171 and CMMC with host Doug Glenn. Joe touches on how to become compliant, how long compliance takes, and compliance pricing. Learn more in this episode of Heat Treat Radio.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Doug Glenn discusses the hardenability of materials with guest Michael Mouilleseaux, general manager at Erie Steel LTD. Michael walks us through how to interpret hardenability charts and provides detailed insights on reading these charts, including addressing the importance of understanding the nuances of complicated part geometry.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
If curiosity were a person, Brynna Keelin Kelly-McGrath would be her name. Having risen at Moog, Inc. to the position of materials and process engineer, Brynna shares her early STEM interests and how she stays up-to-date on industry trends and ideas. In this highly engaging NextGen profile on Heat Treat Radio — with host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn — get to know this talented metallurgist.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and guest Bryan Stern from Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems discuss the shift from single chamber batch furnaces to isolated heat vacuum furnaces. They explore the benefits and challenges of isolated heat systems, including temperature control, cycle times, and cost effectiveness for handling various parts.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Electrification is afoot and is claimed to be a more sustainable heating source than natural gas. Art Moslow, electrification project manager at Kanthal Heating Systems, discusses challenges and options when switching heat treat operations from gas-fired to electric with Doug Glenn, Heat Treat Today Publisher.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Leading heat treat and HIP processing CEO/president, Humberto Ramos Fernández has overcome business and technologic challenges to make HT-MX the successful commercial heat treat company it is today. This NextGen profile on Heat Treat Radio — with host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn — we’re learning the heart of an engineer, from early education and metallurgy interests to cycling and how-to-start-a-business.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Looking to make your heat treating more precise? Mark Ratliff, president of AVION Manufacturing Company, Inc., has applies his background in chemical engineering to understand and create what makes the best stop-off coatings/paints for carburizing and other heat treat processes. In this episode, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, uncovers the varieties of coatings, their uses and the future of coating solutions. Mark Ratliff started at Avion Manufacturing in 1994 after earning his bachelor’s of science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to getting his degree, Mark spent many of his summer breaks working for his father at Shore Metal Treating where he gained a good deal of knowledge about the heat treating industry. Contact Mark at mark@avionmfg.com or www.avionmfg.comWatch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
"Don't lose sight of who you are . . . ." In an industry where passion to create, help, and discover can become all-consuming, Doug Peters' drive and dedication to the heat treat industry has not compromised his care to family, employees, and the joys of life. As the founder and CEO of Peters' Heat Treating, this Heat Treat Legend joins Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, in a special episode.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode is a lunch & learn that continues the batch IQ vs. continuous pusher furnace systems that Michael Mouilleseaux, general manager at Erie Steel, began in episode #102. In that episode, Michael discussed the history of these systems and discussed equipment and heat treat processing differences. A special article entitled “Batch IQ Vs. Continuous Pusher: Maintenance” was recently published, too. In this concluding installment, Michael shares more on capability and throughput between these two systems. Doug Glenn, Heat Treat Today’s publisher and the Heat Treat Radio host, Karen Gantzer, associate publisher/editor-in-chief, and Bethany Leone join this Heat Treat Today Lunch & learn.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Watlow®, a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems, has recently completed its acquisition of Eurotherm®, a provider of controls, systems, software, and services for industrial markets around the world. How did the acquisition happen, what future technologies can we expect, and what should heat treaters know about this change?Joining Doug Glenn, Heat Treat Today Publisher and Heat Treat radio host, is Watlow CEO Rob Gilmore to answer all your questions.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
MG Timothy J. Wright (T.J. Wright) understands the heat from a heat treat furnace as well as the heat of engagement in war. As a critical actor in the history of Wirco, Incorporated, T.J. shares his background in the heat treat industry, how this intertwined with a career in the military, and the hallmarks of a life of leadership. Heat Treat Today is honored to bring this Heat Treat Radio episode to pay homage to his long career in the U.S. Army, serving our nation and facilitating peace abroad.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Batch or continuous — which equipment is better for your operations? Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode is a Lunch & Learn answering your burning question about batch IQ vs. continuous pusher furnace systems. Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel is a boots-on-the-ground expert in North American heat treat, and he’ll share a bit about the history of these systems before getting into the equipment and heat treat processing differences. Doug Glenn, Heat Treat Today publisher and Heat Treat Radio host, Karen Gantzer, associate publisher/editor-in-chief, and Bethany Leone, managing editor, join him.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Keeping your heat treat equipment cool is as critical as it is an oxymoron. If you have old cooling systems or are looking to purchase new ones, hear from Matt Reed, director of Sales and Technologies at Dry Coolers as he shares purchasing considerations, maintenance, and latest technologies with Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn.
Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
You’ve built your vacuum furnace maintenance program, but still looking for maintenance tips for common issues? Don Marteeny and Caleb Johnson at SECO/VACUUM Technologies lay out their expert advice to assess your vacuum furnace maintenance issues from all angles. Thanks to Doug Glenn , publisher of Heat Treat Today, for hosting this interview.
Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Sasha Tupalo, the manager of Thermatool Labs at Thermatool Corp., was recognized in 2019 as a 40 Under 40 rising star, and she has more than lived up to this award; she answers the call of leadership through educating others and managing a variety of projects. In this Heat Treat NextGen series (formerly called “Metallurgical Posterchild”), we join Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of this podcast, to learn what brought her to metallurgy at such a young age, her training and leadership initiatives, and more.
Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Are you trying to figure out what heat treat equipment investments you need to make in-house and what is better being outsourced? This conversation marks the continuation of Lunch & Learn, a Heat Treat Radio podcast series where an expert in the industry breaks down a heat treat fundamental with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of the podcast, and the Heat Treat Today team. This conversation zeros in on heat treat ovens versus atmosphere furnaces.
Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
If you are considering making the leap to laser heat treat, buckle up. Nic Willis, metallurgist/heat treat supervisor of Emerson Professional Tools — RIDGID® TOOLS, and recipient of Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 recognition in 2020, shares how he led the company to look at laser hard for some of their induction heat treated projects. It’s a fascinating story that includes the decision-making process, the transition itself, and the continued implementation of this technology.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
We have the honor to speak with another Heat Treat Legend in our industry, John L. Becker, president and founder of Heat Treat Equipment. Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of this podcast, has been chatting with the legends walking among us who’ve been involved with the North American heat treat to get a sense of where they’ve been, what they’re doing, and what advice they would share with the current generation. “Tenacious” is the word that comes to mind from this conversation.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
In a special Heat Treat Radio episode, three managing directors based in SECO/WARWICK Group’s North American companies speak with Doug Glenn, host of this podcast and Heat Treat Today founder and publisher, about the working synergy amongst heat treat and metallurgical market efforts. Watch, listen, and learn about how Earl Good, managing director at Retech; Marcus Lord, managing director at SECO/WARWICK; and Peter Zawistowski, managing director at SECO/VACUUM, lead the North American market with their heat treat solutions.
Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode illuminates how Gary Sharp, founder and CEO of Advanced Heat Treat Corp, began the company. Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, will hear from Gary about the technical highlights and capabilities of ion nitriding, including: common applications, real-world benefits, and true limitations.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
To determine what safety standards are relevant in your heat treat operations and be prepared for the future, tune into this special Heat Treat Radio episode. We’ll walkthrough the OSHA.gov website with our guest and expert safety consultant, Rick Kaletsky. Rick will help you understand how to use the website and find relevant standards, definitions, explanations, and more to make sure you heat treat operations are in compliance. He will also bring these navigation skills together at the end with two case studies.
Where did the ±.1°F AMS2750 requirement come from and how should heat treaters approach this specification, an important change that entails major buy-in? Andrew Bassett, president and owner of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry, was at the AMS2750F meeting and shares the inside scoop on this topic and what he expects for the future of this standard. Heat Treat Radio podcast host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, has written a column on the topic, which you can find here ; read it to understand some of the background, questions, and concerns that cloud this issue.
At the front of some major developments in heat treat technologies is Slawomir Wozniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK. Join him and Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, as he talks about the latest trends in heat treat, especially the new technologies his company is pursuing and the effect of the War in Ukraine.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Aniket Maske, chief metallurgist and laboratory manager at Automatic Spring Products Corporation, brings new life to the world of heat treat and metallurgy in this special “Metallurgical Posterchild” podcast episode with Doug Glenn, publisher and founder of Heat Treat Today. Enjoy this personal interest piece about Aniket as we learn about his background, how he became a part of the metallurgical industry, and several exciting interests that fuel his days.Watch | Listen | LearnFull transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
Get ready to watch, listen, and learn about the three most underrated heat treat processes in today’s episode. This conversation marks the continuation of Lunch & Learn, a Heat Treat Radio podcast series where an expert in the industry breaks down a heat treat fundamental with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of the podcast, and the Heat Treat Today team.
While this Heat Treat Radio episode about the advances in work flow planning software will be more interesting to our commercial heat treating friends, we this topic is a fascinating one that speaks to Industry 4.0 and IIoT questions. The question: How are data and human machine interfacing technologies advancing to make the heat treat experience more efficient? Watch, listen, or read about it in this Heat Treat Radio conversation between host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, and Jeffrey Halonen, CEO of Steelhead Technologies.
As 2022 comes to an end, we’re taking this episode to look forward to what North American heat treaters can expect in the largest trade show for heat treaters anywhere: THERMPROCESS 2023. Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and Timo Würz, managing director at VDMA Metallurgy and General Secretary of CECOF talk about what attendees and exhibitors should expect and several of the hot topics in manufacturing that will be guiding this event.
Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, is bringing us to the world of salt bath heat treating. To take on what this is and why heat treaters should consider this method, Doug is joined by three gentlemen with Kolene Corporation: Dennis McCardle, Ken Minoletti, and Jay Mistry.
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Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, The Heat Treat Doctor® of the HERRING GROUP, to get down to the basics with annealing. Enjoy this fourth informative Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today.
Today’s episode revolves around gun parts: How are they heat treated? How many gun component manufacturers are there in the U.S.? Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of this podcast, and Steve Kowalski dive into this topic and what it takes to heat treat gun parts..
Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today, returns to the question on the future of hydrogen for heat treaters as he moderates panel of 6 industry experts. What are the technological developments since last year and how do heat treaters need to prepare for these developments? The experts who will give their take on the issue include Joe Wuenning, WS Thermal; Jeff Rafter, Selas Heat Technologies; Justin Dzik; John Clarke, Helios Electric Corporation; and Perry Stephens, EPRI.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, The Heat Treat Doctor® of the HERRING GROUP, to finish the conversation about mill processes and production. Enjoy this third informative Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today.
Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, sits down with Dr. D. Scott MacKenzie, the senior research scientist and metallurgist at Quaker Houghton, for a deep dive into quenching in the automotive heat treat industry. We’re talking the implications of electric vehicles (EV), aluminum and automotive manufacturing, simulation, and training in quench and heat treat. This automotive industry-focused episode about quenching comes on the heels of Heat Treat Today’s August 2022 Automotive print edition.
Heat Treat Today publisher and Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, meets another Heat Treat Legend, Suresh Jhawar. In this third installment of the Heat Treat Legend series, you’ll hear how Suresh became the president of G-M Enterprises, what he believes are the key skills of leaders, and what words of advice he has for budding leaders.
In this Heat Treat Radio episode, host and Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn learns about a never-before-seen combustion system tuning technology from Justin Dzik, manager of business development, and Ben Witoff, manager of data engineering, at Fives North American Combustion, Inc. Hear from the experts themselves how this system will save time, money, and personnel and can be adapted to virtually any furnace system.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, the Heat Treat Doctor® to talk about simplified mill practices and processes as they relate to aluminum and steel. Enjoy this second informative Lunch & Learn with the Heat Treat Today team.
Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, talks with Matt Wright, the chief marketing officer at C3 Data, to hear how the company has reimagined furnace compliance to fit in your pocket.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talk with Greg Steiger of Idemitsu Lubricants America Corp. about the causes and dangers of water in your quench tank, how to know if you have too much, and what to do about it if you do. This highly-informative episode is a must watch/listen for those who oil quench.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Mark Mills, one of the nation’s foremost experts on energy and technology about the future of energy and technology in the North American heat treat industry.
Heat Treat Radio’s editor, Bethany Leone sits down with Heat Treat Today publisher and creator of Heat Treat Boot Camp Doug Glenn to discuss this one-of-a-kind heat treat training event. There’s nothing like it in the North American heat treat industry and you’ll want send one or more of your people to this entertaining and informative event.
Heat Treat Today publisher and Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, is joined by Dan Herring, known in the industry as The Heat Treat Doctor® of The HERRING GROUP, Inc. In the second installment of a periodic feature called Heat Treat Legends, listen as Dan tells stories from his 50 years of expertise and experience in the industry.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, the Heat Treat Doctor® to discuss the difference between heat treating and thermal processing. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference – if one actually exists (!), then you’ll enjoy this highly informative Lunch & Learn with the Heat Treat Today team.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, discusses the current state of robotics in the North American (and European) heat treat markets with ECM-USA, Inc. managing director, Dennis Beauchesne. Find out where robotics is currently being used as well as some future applications.
Quenching is typically associated with oil, water, or high pressure gas quenching. But Bill Disler from AFC-Holcroft suggests that we not forget about salt quenching. It is good and it is green. Listen as Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, walks through the benefits and drawbacks of an oft-forgotten form of quenching.
Heat Treat Today publisher and Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, sits down with Bill Jones, CEO of the Solar Atmosphere Group of companies to launch this new periodic feature called Heat Treat Legends where senior individuals in the North American heat treat market can share their expertise and experience with those less senior.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn has a timely discussion with Josh Hale of International Search Partners, North America’s only heat treat specific headhunter organization, about the exceptionally tight labor market and what captive and commercial heat treat shops can do to gain and maintain the valuable workers they’re in need of.
Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, sat down with heat treating specialist, Piotr Zawistowski, the managing director at SECO/VACUUM, to hear what he believed what the future of heat treat holds. Karen Gantzer and Bethany Leone from Heat Treat Today also joined the conversation, recorded at the ASM Heat Treat Show 2021. In this episode, you’ll learn about, first, why Piotr believes LPC, automation, and predictive maintenance are the future of heat treat, and then, how to get there.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn wraps up this three-part series with Pelican wire experts by talking with John Niggle about thermocouple insulation types and considerations. The first two episodes cover the history, types, vocabulary, standards, and other basics of understanding how thermocouples work.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn has a second conversation with long-time thermocouple industry expert Ed Valykeo from Pelican Wire about T/C accuracy and classifications. Listen to learn more.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn sits down with Ed Valykeo from Pelican Wire in the first of a three-part series on all-things thermocouples. This first episode covers the history, types, vocabulary, and other basics of understanding how thermocouples work.
Heat Treat Radio host talks with Marc Glasser of Rolled Alloys on why choosing the cheapest material is not always the best way to go. Listen to some of the practical tips Mr. Glasser gives for choosing the right alloy for your application.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn sits down to talk with Johan Hjarne about high pressure heat treating and an e-book recently published by Heat Treat Today in cooperation with Quintus Technologies. Learn more about high pressure heat treating in this informative interview.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn discusses indentation plastometry, a new technique for obtaining important mechanical property values for a wide variety of materials. The company’s equipment is just barely 6-months old and is already finding its way into heat treat applications in North America.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn discusses hot isostatic pressing with Cliff Orcutt Learn about the revolution that is occurring in the heat treat industry.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn continues his conversation with Mark Hemsath about hardening basics. Learn all about the what, why, and how of hardening. Listen and learn!
In a special Heat Treat Radio series, 40 Under 40 winners from the class of 2020 respond with their stories and insights of their life and work in the heat treat industry. This final episode in our series features the stories of Scott Cumming, Jamie Kuriger, and Shawn Orr.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn continues his conversation with Mark Hemsath about hardening basics. Learn all about the what, why, and how of hardening. Listen and learn!
In a special Heat Treat Radio series, 40 Under 40 winners from the class of 2020 respond with their stories and insights of their life and work in the heat treat industry. This episode features the stories of Kelly Peters, Bryan Stern, and Andy Muto.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Greg Holland from eldec LLC on fluxless, inert atmosphere, induction brazing which could be a viable alternative to some flux-base furnace brazing applications.
Listen to inspiring insights and encouraging views of the heat treat industry from the leadership perspective of these four 40 Under 40 winners who are making valuable impacts on the industry.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, wraps up a four-part series on CQI-9 Revision 4 changes with Acument Global Technologies’ James Hawthorne and Controls Process’ Justin Rydzewski. In this final episode both of these experts give their advice on how to navigate and comply with Rev 4.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn talks with Mark Hemsath about hardening basics. What is, why does it matter, and how do we do it. This is a great primer episode. Listen and learn!
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Thomas Wingens about the growing popularity of ferritic nitrocarburizing and who this process would benefit most. Listen and learn all about FNC and how it might be a help to your production process.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Acument® Global Technologies’ James Hawthorne and Controls Services’ Justin Rydzewski, in this third of four podcasts covering Revision 4 of the automotive industry’s CQI-9 standard. In this episode, the threesome discuss process tables, the newly revised glossary of terms, and other new and helpful resources for those wrestling with the new revision.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Thomas Wingens about recent developments in parts washing technology. While many heat treaters gawk at the cost, it could be even more costly if avoided.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, conducts Part 2 of this 4-part series with Justin Rydzewski and James Hawthorne about Revision 4 of CQI-9. This time, the conversation focuses around heat treat system assessments and job audits.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn talks with Joe Powell of Integrated Heat Treating Solutions in this fourth and final episode about bringing heat treating into the 21st century. This episode covers Direct from Forge Intensive Quenching – forge shops, listen up!
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn continues his conversation with AMS2750F expert Andrew Bassett. This time the discussion revolves around changes in Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) specifications.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, begins a 4-part series with Justin Rydzewski about Revision 4 of CQI-9. These two experts, who served on the revision committee, are full of interesting information and practical advice on how to understand and comply with CQI-9 Rev.4.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn talks with Joe Powell of Integrated Heat Treating Solutions in this third of four episodes about bringing heat treating into the 21st century. This episode covers the fascinating heat treatment of a fracking pump valve seat.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn continues his conversation with AMS2750F expert Andrew Bassett. This time the pair discusses Revision F changes to System Accuracy Tests (SATs).
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 21st century.
In this first of a three-episode series on AMS2750F, Andrew Bassett of Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry discusses the significant changes in the specification in the areas of thermocouples and calibrations.
In this 4-part series, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn talks with Joe Powell about bringing heat treating into the 21st century. According to Joe, the real focus should be on the quenching portion of the process where distortion often happens. In many instances, distortion is able to be eliminated. Find out how in this episode.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Mr. Harb Nayar, president and founder of TAT Technologies LLC. Harb is both an inquisitive learner and dynamic entrepreneur who will share his current interests in the powder metal industry, and what he anticipates for the future of the industry, especially where it bisects with heat treating.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Tom Morrison, CEO of the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) to reveal the new look of Furnaces North America (FNA)
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Carl Nicolia, President of PSNergy, to learn about how applying efficient combustion can drastically improve the performance of your machines. Click below to hear about high value solutions and where we stand in the "evolution" of combustive techniques.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today, discusses the heat treating resources available to members of the Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) as well as the background and current look of this collaborative endeavor. Featured in this conversation is member and current chairman of CHTE, Jeffery Fuller, metallurgy manager at Amsted Rail Company and Professor Richard Sisson, key heat treat researcher and lecturer at Worchester Polytech Institute (WPI).
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Dr. Shahrukh Irani of Lean & Flexible LLC about how manufacturers with in-house heat treat might implement lean manufacturing concepts, thereby increasing profits and efficiencies.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Brian Joseph, the founder, CEO, and president of Touchstone Research Laboratories, about the emerging part that coal is playing in the heat treat world. Click below to find out more about the surprising uses of coal in heat treating, the development of the world's strongest aluminum, and some tips for how to make your organization run at its best.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews Justin Sims of DANTE Solutions about heat treat modeling. As the heat treat world moves farther way from mysterious black box processes, find out how the latest advances in heat treat simulation software can help your company model specific processes and materials in advance, leading to less guesswork and more profit.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, interviews the two founders of the LinkedIn group "Women in Heat Treat," Ellen Conway-Merrill, Vice President of Delta H, and Roseanne Brunello, owner of manufacturing rep firm Mountain Rep. They will discuss their new group and plans for the future.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, has a conversation with Peter Sherwin from Eurotherm by Schneider Electric about emerging trends in heat treat data collection, assimilation, and reporting. The conversation is wide-ranging and covers other interesting data-related topics like AMS 2750F, CQI-9, Overall Equipment Efficiency, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data “dashboarding,” as well as cyber-security and how companies can retain younger workers by adopting the latest data tools.
In this conversation, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, engages Nel Hydrogen Heat Treat Manager David Wolff in a conversation about the use of hydrogen in heat treat processes. Find out more about the various delivery systems available, the economics of using hydrogen, and whether using hydrogen might make sense for your specific heat treat application.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn talks with Nel Hydrogen’s David Wolff about some hydrogen basics – hydrogen’s use in heat treating, what processes utilize hydrogen, and several other important fundamentals. In part 2, Doug and David dig deeper into methods of delivery, alternative atmospheres and their advantages and disadvantages, the economics of generating hydrogen on-site, and who should and should NOT consider using hydrogen.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Contour Hardening CEO, Ben Crawford, about his vision for the company and the move to automate the heat treating process.
Heat Treat Today publisher and Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn puts the questions to new SECO/WARWICK global CEO, Slawomir Wozniak regarding the direction of SECO/WARWICK in North America. Hear what this long-time SECO employee, now CEO, has to say about global manufacturing, technology developments, and the impact of augmented reality (AR) on the heat treat world. The interview took place at the world’s largest heat treating event in Germany, Thermprocess, in late June of this year.
Heat Treat Radio host Doug Glenn talks with Ford Motor Company’s James Jan about Ford’s cooperation with AVL on the development of modeling software to help predict and avoid cracking on aluminum cylinder heads. Andrew Martin from AVL also joins the conversation with what exactly it is they did with Ford.
Heat Treat Today publisher Doug Glenn talks with Jim Oakes of Super Systems Inc., about the upcoming Heat Treat Show. Jim is the current president of ASM International’s Heat Treating Society and he explains in the brief episode some compelling reasons why manufacturers with in-house heat departments should attend this show.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks nitriding with SECO/VACUUM Technologies’ Mark Hemsath.
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Ben Gasbarre of Gasbarre Products about nitriding heat treatments.
Leading up to Thermprocess 2019, the largest heat treating trade show in the world, Doug Glenn discusses international heat treating megatrends with Gary Doyon, the CEO of Inductotherm Group.
George Smith and Dan Graham from SBS Corporation talk about a new entry-level, and fully-expandable monitoring product that will help newbies start benefiting from the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0.
Heat treat data is a huge topic. Listen to industry expert, Jim Oakes, talk about how manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments can more effectively use data.
This podcast discusses the two most important international heat treating events – one in North America and one in Europe. Anne Goyer from IHEA, Eva Rowe from Messe Dusseldorf North America, and Peter Sherwin from Eurthorm by Schneider Electric join Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, to dig deep into the International Thermprocess Summit 2018 and Thermprocess 2019.
Imagine the day when you can know in real-time whether or not your furnaces are in compliance with industry specs or with your own internal operating parameters. Imagine being able to see each furnace’s status on a dashboard, even from your mobile device. Nathan Wright of C3 Data, a lifelong pyrometry guy, and his team of programmers have developed such a system and this episode of Heat Treat Radio dives deep into how it works and whether it would be a good fit for your company.
Increasing the efficiency of your furnace by even 5 to 10 percent would a good thing. On today’s Heat Treat Radio podcast, we’re going to introduce you to a spray-on product that increases furnace efficiency by, on average, 10 to 15 percent and sometimes as high as 25%. It can be applied to nearly ANY furnace surface and can be applied in less than a week in most cases, sometimes even within a single day.
This episode includes the interview that Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of Heat Treat Radio, conducted with Doug Peters of Peters' Heat Treating and Blair Learn of Phoenix Laser Solutions.
If you’re a manufacturer and you use parts washers to remove oil residue from metal parts, or if you’re a commercial heat treater who washes parts, today’s Heat Treat Radio episode should be especially interesting to you. Why? If you thought there was nothing new in the parts washing arena, you’ll be shocked at what you’ll learn today. Let me whet your appetite. What if I told you there was a parts washing additive out there where you only had to add .3 ounces — that’s right, .3 ounces — to every gallon of wash water? And what if I told you that you could run that solution for 3 to 4 months without adding any chemicals? And what would you say if I told you that the oil skimmed off of your wash bath would have a lower water content than anything that you’re currently using? And what would you say if I told you your maintenance team would never have to check the concentrations of your wash water again? Not enough? Okay, let me give you one more. What if I told you that when you were done with the bath, you could just dump it down the drain? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, buckle up, because Heat Treat Today is going to take you where no heat treat washing system has ever gone before.
Metal Treating Institute CEO, Tom Morrison, talks with Heat Treat Today’s Doug Glenn about 2018’s largest heat treat event, Furnaces North America, which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 8-10, 2018. Find out why manufacturers with in-house heat treat shops should not only attend FNA 2018, but why they should send the entire team to this once-every-two-year event. And when you come to the end of the podcast, click over to Heat Treat TV to see a recently released FNA 2018 promotional video that will whet your appetite for the event.
What would the Australian Ministry of Defense have to do with heat treating in Southern California?
Karen Stanton, Director–Corporate & Strategy of Heat Treatment Australia (HTA), explains how a growing Australian aerospace and defense market propelled HTA’s launch of their first non-Australian heat treating shop, which is today located in Sante Fe Springs, California, within a reasonable distance of customers and suppliers alike.
Listen to Heat Treat Radio’s podcast (Episode #8) with Karen’s description of how expansion into the southern California heat treat market seemed to be the most reasonable move for an agile and growing company like HTA.
John Hubbard, longtime CEO of Bodycote who retired in 2009, has recently re-enter the market with an aggressive capital investment company located in Baltimore, Maryland. This 20-minute Heat Treat Radio interview gives you all the important news about what Mr. Hubbard and the Calvert Street Capital Partners (CSCP) are planning. To-date, CSCP, under the leadership of Mr. Hubbard, have snagged top talent from the industry, including Mike Sobieski and Don Longenette, and are actively pursuing the acquisition of well-established and profitable commercial heat treat across North America.
An Interview with Peter Hushek about Virtual Visual Surveys a new 3D software that will help minimize temperature uniformity survey failures. Listen to Peter's description of how this innovative new tool can help aerospace heat treaters know what's going on inside the furnace during a TUS.
Listen to Shaymus Hudson of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) discuss interesting new developments at MIT as well as his roots and experience in the metals and heat treat industry.