Heat Treat 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 | Learn Full transcript, audio, and vi...

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 | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here...

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 h...

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 coa...

"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. Watc...

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” w...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 ep...

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 vi...

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...

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...

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 proc...

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 s...

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/...

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 | Learn Full transcript, audio, a...

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 tr...

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...

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 | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this ep...

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...

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. Watch | Listen | Learn F...

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...

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...

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. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https:...