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.

Heat Treat Radio #52: Fluxless, Inert Atmosphere, Induction Brazing with Greg Holland, eldec LLC

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!

Heat Treat Radio #54: Metal Hardening 101, Part 2 of 3

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 #61: Thermocouples 101: Part 1 of 3, with Ed Valykeo, Pelican Wire

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 Legend #71: Dan Herring, The Heat Treat Doctor®

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #75: Reimagining Furnace Compliance with C3 Data’s Matt Wright

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #77: Algorithmic Combustion Tuning With Justin Dzik and Ben Witoff at Fives

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #83: Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today — Austempering

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #87: Advances in Work Flow Planning Software with Jeffrey Halonen

"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.

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Heat Treat Radio #106: Heat Treat Legend Doug Peters

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.com

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Heat Treat Radio #107: Stop-Off Coatings 101, with Mark Ratliff

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #114: Decarbonization Demystified at IHEA’s SUMMIT

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #115: Lunch & Learn: Material Hardenability and Effective Case Depth

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.  

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Heat Treat Radio #116: Best Practices for Successful Leak Detection

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #117: How GM Started & Grew FNC for Brake Rotors

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. 

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Heat Treat Radio #118:  Saving Dollars with Ceramic Fiber Insulation

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #119: Solvent vs. Aqueous Cleaning: Choosing the Best Method for Your Process

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #120 : Exploring Sustainable Practices in Heat Treating

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.

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Equipment and Process Insights from a Rising Metallurgical Engineer

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #122: Lessons Learned from the Nadcap Certification Journey for Multi-Cell Furnaces

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #123: Helium Leak Detection Tips for Vacuum Furnace Operators

Interview with Daniel Llaguno

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #124: Solving Aluminum Distortion Challenges with Uphill Quenching

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #125: On-Site Hydrogen Generation — A Reliable Path for Heat Treaters

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #126:  HIP Finds New Life in Modern Manufacturing

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. 

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Heat Treat Radio #127: The Case for Modular Vacuum Heat Treating

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 #24: Hydrogen Generation with Dave Wolff, Region Manager at Nel Hydrogen

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.

Heat Treat Radio #29: Coal and Heat Treating with Brian Joseph

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.

Heat Treat Radio #37: Rethinking Heat Treating, Part 1

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 #40: Andrew Bassett of Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry on AMS2750F (Part 2 of 3)

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 #43: Andrew Bassett on AMS2750F (Part 3 of 3) — TUS Specifications

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.

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