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 #56: Metal Hardening 101, Part 3 of 3

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 Radio #57: Hot Isostatic Pressing – Join the Revolution

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 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 Radio #62: Thermocouple Accuracy & Classification with Ed Valykeo, Pelican Wire

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 #67: Heat Treat Legends: Bill Jones, CEO, Solar Atmospheres Group of Companies

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 Radio #68: Bill Disler on the Greenness and Goodness of Salt Quenching

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

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.


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Heat Treat Radio #95: Heat Treat Legend John Becker

"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

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #110: Isolated Heat, the Future of Vacuum Furnaces

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #112: Lunch & Learn: How To Use a Hardenability Chart

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.

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Heat Treat Radio #113: NIST and CMMC: What Heat Treaters Need to Know

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

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.

Heat Treat Radio #10: John Vanas on a Revolutionary Heat Treat Washing Solution

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.

Heat Treat Radio #12: HTT Radio - ITC Coatings

Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, talks with Ben Gasbarre of Gasbarre Products about nitriding heat treatments.

Heat Treat Radio #18: Nitriding Heat Treatments

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

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.

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