Distortion in Rolled and Heat-Treated Rings The rolling and thermal treatment of forged rings
sometimes leaves residual stresses that cause dimensional distortion.
Corrective measures in industry are often based on trial-and-error techniques.
Ongoing research seeks to base corrective actions on the laws of physics.
by TaylanAltan Alison DuarteDa Silva JoseGonzalez-Mendez XiaohuiJiang
FORGExpo 2011: Global Forging Industry First The global forging industry
experienced a first on Nov. 10, 2011, when this publication hosted “FORGExpo
2011: An International Virtual Event,” the forging industry’s first virtual
trade exhibition. The event featured a lineup of speakers, exhibitors and
social networking options in an online graphic interface at which papers were
presented and online Q&A sessions were held in real time.
by Dean M.Peters, Editor
Feature Article Index (2006-2011) This issue of FORGE marks the beginning of
its sixth year of publication, an event of which we are very proud. A great deal
of information has passed through our hands and eventually onto our pages and
website over that period of time. To help readers more easily find the
information they seek, we offer this index – by major category – of all our
feature articles to date.
Lehigh Heavy Forge: Long History, Large Parts Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation of Bethlehem, Pa., is the
sole remaining super-heavy open-die forging company in the Western Hemisphere.
More than a century old, the company’s historic facilities were the birthplace
of the modern U.S. defense industry.
Combustion Safeguard The Full Feature Protectofier from Protection Controls Inc. is
for new installations, replacements and retrofits.
Microporous Insulation BTU-BLOCK microporous
insulation from Thermal Ceramics is based on ultra-fine particles of fused silica, metal oxides and reinforcement
fibers.
Inert Atmosphere Box Furnace No. 954 is an electrically heated 2000°F inert
atmosphere heavy-duty box furnace from Grieve to be used for heat
treating titanium.
