Forging Materials: Aluminum Alloys This article continues FORGE’s series on forging
materials. The first installment on nonferrous forging materials discusses
aluminum alloys that are used in forged components. A general description of
aluminum alloys is followed by details of their chemistry and microstructure.
by C.J.Van Tyne J.Walters
Mass-Flow Combustion Control In today’s
global economy, forging companies address many challenges to stay competitive.
A combustion system utilizing mass flow can help forging operations maintain
their competitiveness by reducing fuel costs and increasing gas-fired furnace
capabilities.
by PeteKomrowski
Sheffield Forgemasters into its Third Century of Production Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd. is the world’s largest
independently owned forge. The company designs and manufactures large-scale
bespoke steel forgings, castings and components to supply an increasing global
demand for crucial high-quality, engineered products in diverse industries.
Using Protective Coatings in Heat Treatment This article
introduces a practical technique pioneered by a metallurgist at the Indian
Institute of Technology. The technique enables any kind of steel to be heated
without the problems associated with oxidation and decarburization.
by S.P.Shenoy
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Precision Castparts Acquires Centra Industries Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) of Portland,
Ore., agreed to acquire Centra Industries, a state-of-the art aerostructures
manufacturer located in Cambridge, Ontario.
Perryman Acquires Accellent Perryman Co., a Houston, Pa.-based producer of
titanium products, completed the purchase of the Pittsburgh operations of Accellent
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Accellent Holdings Corp. and a forging
supplier to the medical-device industry.
ATI Announces Agreement for New Alloy Allegheny Technologies Inc. signed a long-term
sourcing agreement with GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric
Company, for the supply of Rene 65 Alloy.
FIA’s Lobby Day 2012 Forging
Industry Association members continued their education of policymakers April
17, when FIA’s annual Lobby Day was held in Washington, D.C.
by Laurin M.Baker
Technological Juggernaut I must say that I am amazed at the progress of
some technologies I have witnessed during my lifetime.
by Dean M.Peters, Editor
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