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Abbott Furnace Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium

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Stephen L. Feldbauer, Ph.d. Featured in Heat Treat Today Magazine

Industry Professionals Gather for Two and a Half Days of Technical Education, Networking & Innovation Abbott’s 2026 Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium brought together industry professionals from across the thermal processing, powder metallurgy, brazing, heat treating, and advanced manufacturing industries for two and a half days of technical education, collaboration, and networking. Held in Louisville,

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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Abbott Furnace 2026 Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium Recap

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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Abbott Furnace Company Delivers 7-Zone Sintering Furnace to Metco Industries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2026 Abbott Furnace Company Delivers 7-Zone Sintering Furnace to Metco Industries St. Marys, PA — Abbott Furnace Company has successfully delivered and commissioned a seven-zone continuous belt sintering furnace for Metco Industries. The system incorporates Abbott’s latest generation of fully digital atmosphere control technology, engineered and manufactured in-house. The system is designed

March 12, 2026 No Comments

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Thermocouple Replacement Requirements | CQI-9, CQI-29 & AMS-2750 Compliance Guide

Thermal processing equipment uses several types of thermocouples to measure temperatures. These are broken into two main categories Base Metal types and Noble Metal types. The base metal category includes types K, N, J & E thermocouples these are typically used at lower temperatures and are very economical. The Noble metal category includes types B,

March 12, 2026 No Comments

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Furnace Construction Comparison- Light Construction vs Abbott Furnace Construction webinar replay (Presented in Spanish)

Not all industrial furnaces are built the same, and those differences matter when uptime, reliability, and long-term operating cost are on the line. In this technical webinar, Abbott Furnace experts will break down the key design and construction differences between typical “light construction” furnaces and Abbott’s heavy-duty furnace construction, examining how these choices impact performance,

February 10, 2026 No Comments

Abbott Furnace Daily/Weekly Furnace Checks

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Industrial Furnace Daily & Weekly Checks – Keeping Your System Running Smoothly webinar replay (Presented in Spanish)

Join Abbott Furnace Mexico’s experts as they walk through the essential daily and weekly checks every industrial furnace operator should perform to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity. Routine inspection and documentation are the first lines of defense against costly downtime, inconsistent product quality, and avoidable maintenance issues. In this practical, technical session, they’ll cover:

December 2, 2025 No Comments

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Maximizing Efficiency with Abbott’s Sampling Cart Webinar Replay- presented in spanish

Join Abbott’s Mexico team and CQI-29 co-chair Stephen L. Feldbauer, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development at Abbott, as they discuss how Abbott’s Sampling Cart makes the process faster, safer, and more accurate. Accurate and consistent sampling is critical for maintaining quality and efficiency in furnace operations—but traditional sampling methods can be time-consuming, disruptive, and

September 23, 2025 No Comments

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New Legislation Brings Strong Financial Incentives for Industrial Equipment Buyers

Recent legislative changes are delivering powerful tax incentives that directly benefit U.S. manufacturers—including Abbott Furnace Company and our customers. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Accelerated Deductions Under Section 179 Companies can now deduct up to $1.25 million immediately for qualifying equipment. This allows businesses to invest in advanced thermal systems with minimal delay in

July 28, 2025 No Comments

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2025 Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium Wrap-Up: Innovation, Insights & Industry Connection in Niagara Falls

The 2025 Continuous Furnace & Brazing Symposium, hosted by Abbott Furnace Company, took place May 13–15 in beautiful Niagara Falls, NY, and brought together brazing professionals, engineers, product designers, and maintenance experts from across the U.S. and beyond. Over the course of two and a half action-packed days, attendees participated in a series of technical

July 15, 2025 No Comments

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Recent Project Spotlight: Custom Roller Hearth Furnace by Abbott Furnace Company

At Abbott Furnace Company, we take pride in delivering high-performance thermal processing systems tailored to the specific needs of our customers. One of our most recent successes was the design and manufacture of a custom roller hearth furnace—engineered for precision, reliability, and high-volume throughput. Built for Demanding Applications Roller hearth furnaces are ideal for continuous,

June 25, 2025 No Comments

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Furnace atmosphere safety protocols Webinar Replay- presented in spanish

Join our Mexico team for a live session, presented in Spanish, focused on the different critical safety protocols for the safe handling of atmospheres in industrial furnaces. We will talk about combustible gas detection, purge procedures, maintenance routines, and defects in furnace stacking. This webinar is designed to strengthen safety awareness when dealing with the

June 24, 2025 No Comments

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Troubleshooting Your Furnace Webinar Replay

Don’t Let Furnace Failures Slow You Down! Join Abbott Furnace Company’s team of experts as they discuss Troubleshooting Industrial Furnaces. Some of Abbott Furnace Company’s industrial furnace experts will answer your most burning questions about furnace troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and emergencies. You’ll learn how to: Recognize furnace problems early. Accurately diagnose and troubleshoot

May 6, 2025 No Comments

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Troubleshooting Your Furnace Webinar Replay- Presented in Spanish

Join Abbott Furnace Company’s Mexico team as they discuss Troubleshooting Industrial Furnaces. Some of Abbott Furnace Company’s industrial furnace experts will answer your most burning questions about furnace troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and emergencies. You will also learn to recognize problems early, accurately diagnose and troubleshoot them, and properly clean your furnace to ensure it runs

March 25, 2025 No Comments

Abbott Furnace Company Industrial Furnace

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The Great Furnace Fusion: A Legacy of Innovation and Commitment

In the ever-evolving world of industrial heat treatment, efficiency and reliability are paramount. For one company, ensuring seamless production meant turning to Abbott Furnace Company. In 1995, the company installed one of Abbott’s custom-engineered furnaces, a robust and precise machine engineered for high-performance sintering, brazing, and heat treatment. Just a few years later, in 1998,

March 20, 2025 No Comments

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introduction to sinter Brazing Live Webinar Replay

Join Abbott Furnace Company’s Director of Research & Development, Stephen L. Feldbauer, Ph.D., as he discusses Sinter Brazing. Brazing powder metal components during the sintering process opens the capabilities of powder metal production to much more complex shapes. In this webinar, we will review the fundamentals of brazing and how to apply them to the

February 4, 2025 No Comments

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Aluminum Brazing Live Webinar Replay

Are you ready to enhance the efficiency and quality of your aluminum brazing processes? Join us for an exclusive live webinar where our industry expert, Mike Jacobs, Sales Engineer, will explore the latest advancements in aluminum brazing technology, tips for optimizing your industrial furnace performance and real-world case studies of successful brazing operations. Whether you’re

December 10, 2024 No Comments

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Abbott Furnace Mexico Brazing Process & Furnace Overview webinar replay

Join Abbott Furnace Mexico’s Carlos Garcia & Miguel Martel as they discuss the process & furnace overview of Brazing. The industrial furnace brazing process is a controlled method for joining metal parts, often using filler metals to form strong, precise, and consistent bonds. This process is ideal for large-scale production, complex assemblies, and high-strength applications,

November 21, 2024 No Comments

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Troubleshooting Industrial Furances Webinar Replay

Join Abbott Furnace Company’s team for a roundtable discussion about Troubleshooting Industrial Furnaces. Some of Abbott’s industrial furnace experts will answer your most burning questions about furnace troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and emergencies. You will also learn to recognize problems early, accurately diagnose and troubleshoot them, and properly clean your furnace to ensure it runs smoothly.

October 1, 2024 No Comments

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Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Abbott Brazing Symposium Recap

A GATHERING OF EXPERTSThe 2024 Abbott Annual Brazing Symposium, taking place May 7-9 in Nashville, brought together some of the world’s foremost experts in the field of brazing furnaces, filler metals, part cleaning, atmosphere gasses and flow controls. Engineers, maintenance personnel, and industry professionals convened in The Music City to explore the latest advancements, share

May 17, 2024 No Comments

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2024 IBSC Recap

The 2024 International Brazing and Soldering Conference (IBSC) was held in Charleston, SC on April 14-17. The conference was a huge success, with over 140 attendees from around the world. IBSC included a large variety of brazing and soldering technical presentations covering a wide range of industries from automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, and the latest

May 14, 2024 No Comments

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The Fundamentals of Steam Treating Webinar Replay

Abbott Furnace Company’s team of experts discussed THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STEAM TREATING. Abbott Furnace manufactures highly efficient steam treatment furnaces for continuous steam treating. Abbott’s continuous mesh belt steam treatment furnaces provide a viable alternative to batch process methods. The steam treatment process is the controlled oxidation of metals to produce a thin layer of

April 2, 2024 No Comments

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2024 AMUG Conference recap

Abbott Furnace Company exhibited at the 2024 AMUG Conference held at the Hilton Chicago, March 10-14. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is an all-encompassing technology users group dedicated to the advancement of additive manufacturing technology with a motto “For Users – By Users.” The AMUGexpo provided a social environment to discuss the latest technology

April 2, 2024 No Comments

CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment Webinar Replay

Abbott Furnace Company’s CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment Webinar Replay Abbott’s head of Research & Development, Dr. Stephen L. Feldbauer, Ph.D., discusses key aspects of the Brazing System Assessment and answers participants questions. The AIAG CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable aluminum and stainless-steel brazing. Processes covered

February 6, 2024 No Comments

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Industrial Furnace Troubleshooting Webinar Replay

December 8, 2023 No Comments

Sinter Hardening Lean Alloys: A Promising Advancement in Material Science

INTRODUCTION In the realm of material science, the quest for superior and cost-effective alloys with enhanced mechanical properties is a never-ending pursuit. Sinter hardening, an innovative heat treatment technique, has emerged as a promising solution to achieve high strength and improved wear resistance in lean alloys. Understanding Sinter Hardening Sinter hardening is a heat treatment

December 4, 2023 No Comments

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LAUNCH OF THE U.S. BATTERY MACHINE BUILDERS

We are pleased to announce the launch of the U.S. Battery Machine Builders, a new initiative dedicated to fortifying the U.S. battery supply chain by encouraging adoption of American-made machines and equipment. Abbott Furnace is united alongside a strong roster of U.S. battery equipment manufacturers to bolster the battery supply chain by manufacturing top-tier equipment

October 11, 2023 No Comments

FUNDAMENTALS OF STEAM TREATING & HOW IT APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTION OF SOFT MAGNETICS WEBINAR REPLAY

The steam treatment process is the controlled oxidation of metals to produce a thin layer of oxide on the surface of a component. This process can be used to provide a component with increased corrosion resistance, better wear resistance, increased surface hardness, an attractive surface finish, and, in the case of porous materials such as

October 10, 2023 No Comments

Abbott Furnace at Penn College Fall 2023 Career Fair

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Abbott Furnace attends Penn College 2023 Career Fair

Abbott Furnace’s Director of Operations, Arnie Caretti, attended Penn College’s Fall 2023 Career Fair on October 3, 2023. With over 4,200 students enrolled, we were able to meet and talk face-to-face with students about their current majors and potential career paths after college. It’s always refreshing to be able to interact with students in a

October 9, 2023 No Comments

Abbott Mexico

PRIVATE SYMPOSIUM IN MEXICO

Employees from both Abbott Furnace and Abbott Furnace Mexico conducted a two-day training at a customer facility in Mexico on September 12th and 13th. Over the course of the two days, topics of discussion ranged from Brazing Fundamentals to Furnace Troubleshooting to Hands-On Training on the plant floor. Contact us for more information and to

September 29, 2023 No Comments

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ABBOTT FURNACE HOSTS TOUR & VISITS WITH STUDENTS

Abbott Furnace Company hosted a tour of its facilities on September 28th for staff, instructors and Electrical and CADD students from Triangle Tech Dubois. Guests were broken into smaller groups for the tour and were also given the opportunity to hear from professionals in their fields of study. We thank everyone that came to visit!

September 28, 2023 No Comments