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The Class of 2019 40 Under 40: Chris Davidson & Shlok Sundaresh

March 5, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

Heat Treat Today is privileged to oversee the 40 Under 40 recognition awards highlighting a group of young, up-and-coming talent in the North American heat treat industry every year. This year’s Class of 2019 is no disappointment–a group of industry elite, significant contributors to the heat treat market.

Every couple of weeks we highlight two of the current class of recipients. This week we introduce Chris Davidson of Super Systems, Inc. and Shlok Sundaresh of HEF USA.

Name: Chris Davidson

Company: Super Systems, Inc.

Position: Senior Projects Engineer

Chris has succeeded on every level which he has been assigned to. He works extremely well with his coworkers, and his jobs are always completed in a timely manner resulting in the highest respect from our customers. His successful projects range in value from a few thousand to over a million dollars. His background includes working for a major furnace OEM to understanding and implementing NFPA guidelines for multiple projects.

Nominated by: Super Systems, Inc.

Name: Shlok Sundaresh

Company: HEF USA

Position: Sr. Process Engineer

In the relatively short period of time since joining HEF, Shlok has demonstrated superior technical ability, problem solving skills, and leadership in support of our nitriding and PVD core technologies. He has proven himself to be a dedicated professional who will, per his nominators, further distinguish himself even beyond the borders of HEF. He spearheaded new application development for the company and customers with traditional case hardening technologies as well as working as a technical consultant to clients in developing heat treat specifications (salt bath FNC, PVD and DLC coatings). Shlok is Senior Process Engineer who not only supports the four sales engineers out of the Ohio office across multiple industries, but he also helps to support global colleagues for automotive projects that are developed domestically and implemented globally. He does it all with a professional and approachable demeanor.

Nominated by: HEF USA, Techniques Surfaces USA, The Timken Company, AmeriTi Manufacturing Company, Progressive Components, Dana Incorporated, Sunstar Engineering Americas

Read more about the feature at Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 resource page and find out more about each of this year’s winners by clicking on their image. To nominate someone for the Class of 2020 40 Under 40, please click here.

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AeroMat 2020 to be held in Palm Springs, CA, May 4-6

February 25, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

Come visit the 31st AeroMat conference and exposition! AeroMat is the premier event for aerospace materials and applications for the global industry. Over 700 attendees will be on hand to learn about your company’s latest advances.

AeroMat still holds up as the annual forum that showcases the interchange of pertinent technical information on aerospace industry material and processes. With over 150 technical presentations, come hear plenary speakers featuring the aerospace industry’s most pre-eminent leaders in aerospace materials and take part in a diverse exposition.

MAY 4 – 6 2020 | PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, USA

Organizer: ASM International

Location: Palm Springs Convention Center

277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Registration: Click here.

Contact:

Address:

Member Service Center
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, Ohio USA

Phone: (760) 325-6611

Fax: (440) 338 4634

For more information, visit the website here.

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ET’20 12th Extrusion Technology Seminar Meets May 19-21 in Orlando, Florida

February 17, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

Join aluminum extrusion industry professionals from more than 50 countries at the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET Seminar)! This seminar features more than 100 technical sessions, an exposition featuring products, equipment, and services from industry suppliers, networking events, and much more!

Delegates from around the world gather to hear about the latest industry developments. At the core of the ET program are the technical sessions which feature research that is new or updated.

Please Note: The ET ’20 program has a new pattern compared to previous years. The program will open on Tuesday, May 19th with the Opening General Session, including Best of Track paper presentations. The final session of ET is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, May 21st, and will contain the Best Paper of ET presentation plus the remaining Best of Track Paper presentations.

To get the most value out of ET, delegates should not plan to leave before the end of the Closing General Session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st.

Please make a note of this new pattern when making your travel arrangements!

Click here to view the schedule.

May 19 – 21 in Orlando, Florida

Venue: Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel, 9801 International Drive Orlando, Florida, 32819

For more information, click here to visit the website!

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The Class of 2019 40 Under 40: Ben Gasbarre & Brinson White

February 13, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

Every couple of weeks we highlight two of the current class of recipients. This week we introduce Ben Gasbarre of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems and Brinson White of Pelican Wire.

Name: Ben Gasbarre
Company: Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
Position: President

Ben has worked his way up through his family’s company which was founded by his grandfather and father. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Operational Management and Supervision from Penn State University and is currently working toward an MBA from the University of Michigan which he expects to finish by the end of this year. Ben is currently on the Industrial Heating Executive Committee and is a graduate of MTI’s YES Management Training Program. His roles at the company included Manufacturing Manager at Sinterite and C. I. Hayes. Soon after the acquisition of J. L. Becker, he moved to Plymouth, Michigan, where he was initially Manufacturing Manager, promoted to General Manager, and is currently the President of what is now Industrial Furnace Systems, a Division of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems, which continues to service and support J. L. Becker brand equipment. Ben has been instrumental in hiring personnel, managing the company (sales, engineering, manufacturing and service), improving project management, and enabling product development including IFS’s new vacuum purge nitriding furnace.

Nominated by: Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems

Name: Brinson White
Company: Pelican Wire
Position: Director of Engineering

Brinson is responsible for the custom design and development and installation of custom manufacturing equipment, processes, and software which benefit the entire heat treat industry through improved products and performance. Brinson’s expertise in developing the tools necessary for these fine-gauge, high-temp solutions has served over 250 customers and end-users with improved products and technical expertise.

Nominated by: Pelican Wire

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The Class of 2019 40 Under 40: Heather Falcone & Trisha Rouse

January 27, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

Every couple of weeks we highlight two of the current class of recipients. This week we introduce Heather Falcone of Thermal Vac Technology Inc. and Trisha Rouse of General Motors.

Name: Heather Falcone

Company: Thermal Vac Technology Inc.

Position: CEO

Heather’s passion lies in breaking things: whether it’s revenue goals, glass ceilings, or tired rhetoric, her 17-year track record in one of the world’s most exacting industries shows a dedication to destroying the status quo. As CEO of Thermal-Vac Technology, she has led the company to a 65% growth rate in the past four years, resulting in the company being recognized in several awards. She is a recognized trainer, writer, and public speaker on a variety of topics and her professional associations include: voting member of NADCAP heat treat task group, professional member of MTI, and participant in other professional societies and peer advisory groups. Her impact at Thermal-Vac is demonstrated in the implementation of several projects, such as a fully compliant NIST 800-171 and DFAR 252.204-7012 cyber security program and a foundational business management system called EOS, as well as the implementation and successful accreditation to AS 9100:D and ISO 9001:2015. As an Ironman triathlete, alpine hiker, wife, and mother, Heather seeks to promote growth and opportunity outside of people’s comfort zones with an invitation to be “Green and Growing”, to reject mediocrity, and embrace their unique talents to create meaningful and lasting legacy impact.

Nominated by: Thermal Vac Technology

Name: Trisha Rouse

Company: General Motors

Position: Senior Materials Engineer

Trisha Rouse is a brilliant materials engineer. Holding a position of Senior Materials Engineer at GM, she is currently supporting the Transmission Gear and Shaft Program Management Team of GM, providing metallurgical expertise for new product development as well as supporting the resolution of production and customer concerns. Her experience in the industry is unique as she has background in not only design but also running metallurgical labs, working with customers, and overseeing production deadlines. Trisha has a great personality and is alumna of Michigan Technological University’s Material Science and Engineering program.

Nominated by: Dr. Valery Rudnev, FASM, IFHTSE Fellow, “Professor Induction”; Director, Science and Technology, Inductoheat, Inc, an Inductotherm Group Company

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Astro the Robodog Gets an Aluminum Frame

January 17, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

As we look forward to the weekend ahead, HTT would like to share a fascinating story about man’s best friend; although we know that Astro won’t ever be able to fully replace your furry, warm, and ever-loyal companion, once up and running, it has great potential to serve in various capacities.

A lightweight aluminum frame is only one of the tricks Astro the Robodog can boast. Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory (MPCR), with funding from Astro Robotics, is using deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a four-legged seeing and hearing intelligent robotic dog. “Astro,” as he is called, is the only quadruped robot of this type with a head, designed to resemble a Doberman Pinscher.

Weighing 60 lbs, Astro features an aluminum tubular frame manufactured from 6068 alloy. Sitting on top of this structure is a 3D-printed polylactic acid head and shell housing six computers, built-in cameras, and other features designed to enable the mechanical canine to be able to see and hear its surroundings.

Elan Barenholtz,
Associate Professor at FAU

“Aluminum’s strength-to-weight ratio along with its affordability make it an excellent choice for long-range autonomous robots, where every additional ounce translates to reduced runtime and/or reduced payload,” said Elan Barenholtz, an associate professor at FAU. “We are loading Astro up with computer-power and sensors but still expect field runtime in the 3 hour range, all while maintaining the durability to withstand the shocks of rough surface movement.”

The AI systems within Astro are inspired by the human brain. He is an intelligent machine that will be able to learn from experience to perform tasks that benefit humanity. Currently, he is able to respond to commands such as “sit,” “stand,” and “lie down.” Eventually, he will be able to understand and respond to hand signals, comprehend multiple languages, coordinate his efforts with drones, distinguish human faces, and even recognize other dogs.

The robodog’s missions will include detecting guns, explosives, and gun residue to assist police, the military, and security personnel. In addition, he can be programmed to serve as a first responder in search and rescue missions, assist as a service dog for the visually impaired, or to provide medical diagnostic monitoring. (Source: Light Metal Age)

Photo Credit: FAU

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4th MET & 14th HTS Set for October 2020 in Mumbai

January 9, 2020 / UNCATEGORIZED

On October 13-15, in Mumbai, India, the 2020 International Exhibition & Conference on Materials, Engineering, and Technology, co-located with the 2020 Heat Treat Show, will provide a comprehensive business platform chain for defense, transportation, and energy organizations as well as the heat treat industry.

This is MET’s 4th year and will showcase the latest and key developments in engineering and technologies for materials; foster face-to-face interactions, hands-on experiences, and high-level networking; and will see participation from other government organizations, PSUs, corporates, MSMEs, and the R&D sector.

HTS 2020, in its 14th year, will be a 3-day showcase for displays and launches of the latest heat treat equipment, technologies, and services, and will provide an exciting mix of technical presentations, keynote addresses, and educational and skill development forums.

For more information click here: https://www.htsindiaexpo.com/ or https://www.metindiaexpo.com/

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Merry Christmas from Heat Treat Today

December 24, 2019 / FEATURED NEWS, UNCATEGORIZED

What does heat treating have to do with Christmas? Beyond providing heat in a time of winter chill for the northern hemisphere and playing a role in the manufacturing of many gifts under the Christmas tree this week, it’s not an easy correlation to make. Similar to the dilemma of some of the lesser-known Christmas carols.

For example, what is a Wenceslas, and why do we sing about it at Christmas time? What is it about this jaunty little tune by John Mason Neale that has earned it a place in the Christmas carol repertoire as well as in the hearts of many for the past 160 years—even though not a word about Christmas is mentioned anywhere in the lyrics?

Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen,
When the snow lay round about,
Deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shown the moon that night,
Though the frost was cruel,
When a poor man came in sight,
Gathering winter fuel.

Let’s start with when the event of this ballad-narrative took place to answer that dilemma about Christmas not even being referenced in the lyrics. “The feast of Stephen” refers to St. Stephen’s Day, the day after Christmas in the liturgical calendar, also known as Boxing Day in Great Britain—traditionally a day on which good deeds are done and gifts are given by the noble classes to tradespeople and servants in the name of the Christ child. Furthermore, the story about Good King Wenceslas is over 1,000 years old and yet still contains much to intrigue the mind and the heart even to this day.

Wenceslas was thirteen when his father, the Duke of Bohemia, died in 921 A.D., although he had already been under the care of his grandmother, Ludmila, who taught him the faith and instilled in him a desire to be as much like his Savior as possible. As the song indicates, he was a good, honest, and strongly principled man, taking seriously the charge to live out his faith in practical ways for the good of those around him. Thus, here on this bitter night of St. Stephen’s feast, when Wenceslas sees a poor man out gathering wood for his fire, his heart goes out to him and he questions his page as to the identity of the man.

Hither, page, and stand by me.
If thou know it telling:
Yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence,
Underneath the mountain,
Right against the forest fence
By Saint Agnes fountain.

Appalled that the man was so far from home collecting fuel to keep his hovel warm, and would have “a good league” to go to get home, Wenceslas springs into action.

Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.
Bring me pine logs hither.
Thou and I will see him dine
When we bear them thither.
Page and monarch, forth they went,
Forth they went together
Through the rude wind’s wild lament
And the bitter weather.

As Duke and page trudge through the drifts, each step made more laborious than the one before by “the rude wind’s wild lament,” what Wenceslas hears rising on the gusts is his servant’s own lament.

Sire, the night is darker now,
And the wind blows stronger.
Fails my heart, I know not how.
I can go no longer.

“Fails my heart, I know not how. I can go no longer.” A common cry in hearts around the world. Perhaps in yours, or in the hearts of family, or friends, or employees, colleagues, or customers.

Mark my footsteps, my good page,
Tread thou in them boldly:
Thou shalt find the winter’s rage
Freeze thy blood less coldly.

Look, says Wenceslas, at the path I have marked out for you. Keep to the footsteps I have made, falling neither to the right nor to the left. You can boldly press on, he tells his servant, and the very chill of the dark night will be lessened.

In his master’s step he trod,
Where the snow lay dented.
Heat was in the very sod
Which the saint had printed.

The page’s very salvation that night depended upon the life-giving warmth from his master’s passage ahead of him. This is how it is with us, for “in Christ, we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28) Neale’s closing words give the charge to all those who would be like Wenceslas:

Therefore, Christian men, be sure,
Wealth or rank possessing,
Ye who now will bless the poor
Shall yourselves find blessing.

Wenceslas’s reign was short, but one that is recalled every year at Christmas time when we sing of his deeds. His example of selfless leadership and compassionate, dignifying regard for those not as fortunate as he provides a worthy model for all as we look toward a new year. The babe who came that Christmas night many years ago has also marked out a way for us. It is our Christmas wish at Heat Treat Today that you follow the Man that babe became.

Merry Christmas from the Heat Treat Team!

We will be celebrating the holidays with family, so look for your next Heat Treat Today e-newsletter on January 2!

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Heat Treat Today’s Meet the Consultant: John Pickens

December 11, 2019 / UNCATEGORIZED

Name: John Pickens
Company Name: Material & Process Innovation LLC
Location: Strongsville, Ohio
Years In Industry: 40+
Consulting Specialties:

Leadership Management & Business Development
Product and Process Development, Creative Problem Solving
Six Sigma Statistical Methodology, Black Belt Training
Materials, Metallurgy & Manufacturing
Plant Construction & Start-Up

Send an email | Website | Phone: (440) 238-2794

Briefly:

John Pickens is an executive manager, principal engineer, & metallurgist, experienced with major materials systems in metals, manufacturing, ceramic materials, recycling, & sustainability. Throughout his career, John has garnered recognition for creativity and innovative resourcefulness in resolving dilemmas with a skilled eye for saving costs as well as a passion for shop-floor teaching and training. His participation in a project is valuable in all stages, from planning to operational, demonstrating leadership and exceptional management skills. John possesses domestic and global experience in directing technical and operational units in developing and commercializing products and processes, innovatively creating new business opportunities with an emphasis on technology, commercialization. market development, cooperation, & profitability. His industrial experience is in steel, primary & secondary aluminum, automotive, aerospace, recycling & minerals processing with a broad materials base in steel, aluminum, ceramics, intermetallics, composite materials, and advanced processing technologies. After several years of managing projects and overseeing new product development for a variety of businesses and organizations, including NASA, John founded his own company, Material & Process Innovation, LLC, in 2009, creating new business opportunities for clients via innovative solutions using metallurgical/materials/process engineering and technical marketing expertise by coupling depth and breadth in materials engineering with an extensive network of scientific and industrial contacts across multiple industries. MPI’s projects have included aluminum recycling, aluminum & steel slag recycling, steel production, production of cement and concrete products, recycling of scrap metals and auto shredder residues, alternative energy, and Waste-To-Energy ash recycling and sustainability. Among other awards and achievements, John received the NASA Special Achievement Award for contributions.

Publications or Significant Accomplishments:

Worked in various aspects of metals and materials industries for 34 years, including metallurgy both on the shop floor and in industrial research; materials development engineering; project management with NASA; and technology management with a major steel corporation. (1975-2009)
Founded Material & Process Innovation, LLC, creating new business opportunities for clients via innovative solutions using metallurgical/materials/process engineering and technical marketing expertise by coupling depth and breadth in materials engineering with an extensive network of scientific and industrial contacts across multiple industries. MPI’s projects have included aluminum recycling, aluminum & steel slag recycling, steel production, production of cement and concrete products, recycling of scrap metals and auto shredder residues, alternative energy, and Waste-To-Energy ash recycling and sustainability. (2009 to present)
Saved company participation in 301 stainless steel market by eliminating causes of stress corrosion cracking and preserving product line, reversing plans to exit 301 stainless market participation. (LTV Steel Company, 1975-1986)
Developed process for roll-bonded “stainless-steel-over-carbon-steel-core” composite steel product. (LTV Steel Company, 1975-1986)
Developed/patented new batch-annealed dual phase steel utilizing existing process equipment to allow participation in market without millions of dollars of capital expenditure for new process equipment. (LTV Steel Company, 1975-1986)
Won Industrial Research Magazine’s 1986 IR-100 Award for new product development. (Clevite Industries, 1986-1987)
Served as Sub-Project Manager in the NASP (National Aerospace Plane) and HSCT (High-Speed Civil Transport) programs, as well as technical agent representing NASA on development, fabrication, & technology transfer for the HSCT Engine Team, an innovative project management approach linking NASA, Pratt & Whitney, and General Electric Aircraft Engine Co. in commercial development of the High-Speed Civil Transport. Involved advanced metallics, intermetallics, and ceramic materials processing concepts for fabrication and joining. (NASA, 1987-1995)
Received NASA Special Achievement Award for contributions. (NASA, 1987-1995)
Developed and facilitated commercialization of thermal spray & powder metallurgy processes for manufacturing advanced materials for aerospace applications incorporating Statistical Design-Of-Experiments approach and technology transfer to industrial sources. (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Led technical components in management team that increased revenues from ~$10 to $50 million through growth & acquisitions. (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Developed & patented process technologies and products for closed-loop recycling of aluminum industry waste streams into multiple industrial markets…aluminum, cement, steel, chemicals, glass, & refractories. (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Designed, built, started-up full-scale process facilities for commercializing closed-loop recycling business encompassing comminution, hydrometallurgical & pyrometallurgical operations. (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Created and marketed new products for use by industrial customers, e.g engineered calcium aluminate product for ladle metallurgy refining of liquid steel, production of cements, glass production, etc.) (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Awarded maximum NICE3 commercialization grant from the Department of Energy and Ohio’s Department of Development to commercialize new recycling technology. (Alumitech, 1995-2005)
Commercialized recycling operating systems & businesses in USA and Europe during expat assignment in Norway to complete plant construction and successful start-up of operations. (Aleris, 2005-2009)
Developed/commercialized new products, operations, & markets for new NMP products businesses. (Aleris, 2005-2009)
Developed products for the steel industry for ladle refining of liquid steel (calcium aluminate & slag conditioners) (Aleris, 2005-2009)
Developed reduced cost flux options for melting furnaces with potential cost reductions of $5 million to $15 million per year for North American operations (Aleris, 2005-2009)

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