Coldwater Machine Establishes Solid-State Joining Center
Monday, October 20, 2014
Technology for joining lightweight and dissimilar materials will be the focus of a new Solid State Joining Center hosted by Coldwater Machine Co., Coldwater, OH. The new unit includes a weld-development lab currently equipped with five friction-welding systems for testing and low-volume production. Work is focused on the increased use of aluminum, magnesium and composites in the automotive industry; www.coldwatermachine.com/services/spin-welding.
Automated Heattreating Systems Commissioned for Automotive Aluminum
Friday, October 17, 2014
Can-Eng Furnaces Intl., Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, will design, manufacture and commission a pair of automated systems for the heattreatment of aluminum automotive structural components. Each system will include a solution furnace with rapid quench transfer capabilities, and an artificial aging oven with natural-gas heating. More at www.can-eng.com/.
Heattreater Expands Services for Aluminum Treatment
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Al-Fe Heat Treating, Wadsworth, OH, has added glycol quenching to its list of NADCAP-accredited aluminum heattreat services. The process improves control over quenching speeds when compared to hot-water quenching, beneficial for parts with thin sections or wall thicknesses. Glycol quenching provides more even heat extraction, minimizing distortion to sheetmetal and stamped parts. More at www.al-fe.com/.
