Case Studies
Quench
Characterizing Equipment Using Simple Modeling Tools
For this article, time-temperature data from a salt bath heating and high-speed water quench process will be examined. A utility tool originally developed internally at DANTE Solutions and now available to the public, called HTCFit, is used to determine the Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC) that the
May 15, 2022
Carburization
Strong Bar Competition
The metallography was performed in the lab of Cleveland State University. First, a bar was chosen to be cut cross-sectionally with the diamond disc cutter. After the section was cut, the sample was polished with 4μm diamond paste and a polishing pad.
January 15, 2019
Cooling
Wired For Cooling – Thermocouple Fin Effect
Thermocouples are one of the most practical and widely used tools for gathering time/temperature data in thermal processing environments. Ranging from laboratory-scale experiments to full industrial heat-treatment operations, these sensors provide direct insight into how materials respond to heating
May 15, 2026
Induction
Scanning Induction Hardening of Steel Coupler
Casing components experienced cracking problems during an induction hardening process. The casing has an OD of 32 inches and is 20 inches tall. The CAD model of the component, as well as the region of high cracking potential, is shown in the figure. DANTE Heat Treatment Simulation software was used
June 15, 2016
Carburization
Low Pressure Carburization Process Improvement for a Ring Gear
Low pressure carburization (LPC) processes are becoming more widespread throughout industry due to the reduced cycle times and the control over the carbon profile through the case. Unlike gas carburization, which utilizes a constant carbon potential to maintain the available carbon on the part surfa
June 15, 2016
Immersion
Immersion Quenching of Long Components
Liquid quenching of long steel components can introduce significant distortion if the component is not lowered into the liquid quench bath properly. Whether the liquid quenchant is oil, water, or a polymer solution, the angle and rate of immersion can have a significant effect on the final distortio
June 15, 2016
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