Welcome to Heat Treat Today's second installment of This Week in Heat Treat Social Media. As you know, there is so much content available on the web that it's next to impossible to sift through all of the articles and posts that flood our inboxes and notifications on a daily basis. So, Heat Treat Today is here to bring you the latest in compelling, inspiring, and entertaining heat treat news from the different social media venues that you've just got to see and read!
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1. Plibrico Company Sponsors Project for Shriner's Hospitals for Children
The Plibrico Company recently sponsored a Happy Craft Day for Shriner's Hospitals for Children, during which many locations took part in assembling craft kits for kids needing a smile.
2. Innovations and Services on the Front Line
During this difficult and uncertain time, many companies are offering support to fight the spread of COVID-19, and some have come up with unique innovations.
Stack Metallurgical Group has announced its support for manufacturers in fighting the pandemic:
Similarly, Inductoheat has made a statement in the same vein:
ION HEAT has come out with the first prototype of its mechanic lung ventilator:
And Proceq USA Sales Manager Tom Ott demonstrates how to recharge a Proceq UT8000 flaw detector using a common USB power pack:
3. Good Friday Furnace Repair
Capital Refractories' Research & Development Manager Julie Hardy shared images of a 12 ton holding furnace repair that took place on Good Friday:
4. Reading and Podcast Corner
You may have a bit more time to catch up on the reading and podcast listening you've been yearning to do. May we recommend two brief written items of interest and an informative podcast.
Park Ohio Turns 100
Ipsen USA recommends their paper on vacuum furnace maintenance
And, for your listening pleasure, be sure to download the latest Heat Treat Radio episode entitled, Heat Treat Modeling with Justin Sims.
5. 101 Uses for Heat Treat Today Tape
Roseanne Brunello of Mountain Rep came up with a festive use of Heat Treat Today packing tape:
"Heat Treat Today comes through again..."
6. Launch into Your Socially Distanced Weekend with the Family Lockdown Boogie
No explanations necessary. Happy Friday, everyone!
