INDUSTRIAL FURNACE ARTICLES / BLOG
2024 AMUG Conference recap
April 2, 2024
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
CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment Webinar Replay
February 6, 2024
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
Sinter Hardening Lean Alloys: A Promising Advancement in Material Science
December 4, 2023
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
LAUNCH OF THE U.S. BATTERY MACHINE BUILDERS
October 11, 2023
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
FUNDAMENTALS OF STEAM TREATING & HOW IT APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTION OF SOFT MAGNETICS WEBINAR REPLAY
October 10, 2023
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
Abbott Furnace attends Penn College 2023 Career Fair
October 9, 2023
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
PRIVATE SYMPOSIUM IN MEXICO
September 29, 2023
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
ABBOTT FURNACE HOSTS TOUR & VISITS WITH STUDENTS
September 28, 2023
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
OVERVIEW OF SINTERING IN A CONTINUOUS BELT FURNACE WEBINAR
September 21, 2023
Abbott Furnace Company manufactures continuous belt sintering furnaces used in the powder metal industry. Sintering is a heat treatment applied to a powder compact in order to impart strength and integrity. The temperature used for sintering is below the melting point of the major constituent of the powdered metal material.
MEXICO CONTINUOUS FURNACE BRAZING SYMPOSIUM RECAP
August 21, 2023
Abbott Furnace Company hosted its 6th Continuous Furnace Brazing Symposium at Fiesta Americana in Aguascalientes, Mexico from August 8-10, 2023. The two-and-a-half-day symposium featured 13 different technical presentations offered by experts in their specialized fields representing a variety of companies. While including a virtual component in addition to the live
POWDERMET2023 CONFERENCE RECAP
June 26, 2023
Abbott Furnace Company exhibited at the PowderMet2023 Annual Conference held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, June 19-21, 2023. PowderMet is the premier event of the Americas on powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing. This event has a strong focus on the technical papers and presentations that are given throughout
Rapid + TCT EVENT RECAP
May 30, 2023
Abbott Furnace Company exhibited at the Rapid + TCT conference held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, May 2-4, 2023. This event is “North America’s largest and most influential Additive Manufacturing event.” Rapid + TCT by the numbers: 31% of the audience are new to adopting additive manufacturing technology. 41%
METAL INJECTION MOLDING (MIM) WEBINAR REPLAY
April 5, 2023
Metal Injection Molding was the first technology to allow the rapid production of complex shapes. This familiarity with complexity has made Metal Additive Manufacturing an excellent fit with many MIM shops. Binder Jetting has moved to the forefront of additive manufacturing because of its ability to print materials that cannot
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ACCREDITATION RENEWAL COMPLETE
March 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that as a continued commitment to our valued customers, Abbott Furnace Company has recently completed the necessary steps to maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This accreditation allows Abbott Furnace to continue providing accredited calibration services to our many customers requiring this level of service to
Thermal Processing in a Green Economy
March 13, 2023
It’s no secret the world is transitioning from using internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EV) in various forms of transportation. There is a push to replace power generation by fossil fuels with the use of renewable sources to make electricity. High demand for battery materials exists to be
Abbott Furnace Company Announces Charleston Symposium Dates
January 15, 2023
Join some of the world’s experts in the brazing of carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum. Abbott Furnace Company’s two-and-a-half-day symposiums cover brazing fundamentals, filler metals, joint design, troubleshooting, and the new AIAG CQI-29 – Brazing Special Process Assessment. Our symposiums are ideal for brazing engineers, maintenance personnel, product
Recap of CQI-29 BRAZING SYSTEM ASSESSMENT WEBINAR
December 29, 2022
The new AIAG CQI 29 Brazing System Assessment specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable aluminum and stainless steel brazing Processes covered are CAB Vacuum Flame and Induction brazing and contain requirements for part print control plan braze quality inspection 038 reports parameter documentation maintenance records
Amy McClain featured in IJPM
December 15, 2022
Abbott Furnace Company 8217 s own Amy McClain was recently featured in the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy 8217 s APMI Member Spotlight section
Dustin Yetzer elected to the PMEA Board of Directors
December 13, 2022
Congratulations to Dustin Yetzer who has been elected to the Powder Metal Equipment Association PMEA Board of Directors
WEBINAR: Industrial Furnace Troubleshooting
December 6, 2022
INDUSTRIAL FURNACE TROUBLESHOOTING Tuesday February 7 202311 00 AM ET Join the industrial furnace engineering experts at Abbott Furnace along with our heat treating specialists and maintenance team for a Roundtable Discussion and Q amp A session about troubleshooting your industrial furnace You 8217 ll have the opportunity to ask
Lubricant Effects in Press & Sinter Powder Metallurgy
October 31, 2022
A paper co-authored by Director of Research & Development, Dr. Stephen Feldbauer, was published in the Autumn 2022 edition of the Powder Metallurgy Review. The article reviews the compaction and sintering effects of the four commonly used lubricants in Powder Metallurgy and Abbott’s Vulcan System, which enables complete lubricant removal.
WEBINAR: CQI-29 Brazing Assessment
October 27, 2022
CQI 29 Special Brazing Assessment Tuesday December 6 202211 00 AM ET The new Brazing System Assessment specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable aluminum and stainless steel brazing Processes covered are CAB Vacuum Flame and Induction brazing and contain requirements for part print control plan
Job Opening – Industrial Painter
October 27, 2022
Abbott Furnace Company, a leader in the manufacturing of industrial furnaces, located in St. Marys, PA currently has an opening for an experienced and reliable full-time Painter. Responsibilities: All aspects of prepping, sanding, and applying professional finishes to our manufactured equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Experience with industrial
WEBINAR: Trouble Shooting Electrical Issues
July 27, 2022
Trouble Shooting Electrical Issues A Round Table Discussion on Industrial Furnaces Thursday August 4 2022 11 00 AM ET PANELISTS Dustin Yetzer Applications Engineer Brian Smith Applications Engineer Matt Pavlock Field Service Manager Don Schnars Technical Services
Mesh Belts vs. Rollers: Which is Better?
June 9, 2022
The choice of furnace belts for high temperatures will boil down to mesh belts and rollers This article covers the advantages of both
Soft Magnetics – What is it?
June 9, 2022
Learn how soft magnetics work what they can do and why they are better than conventional steel magnets
Why Continuous Furnaces?
June 9, 2022
Continuous Furnaces (also known as Continuous Belt or Conveyor Belt Furnaces) carry process parts or material through the primary heating chamber for rapid thermal processing. They are designed for fast drying products and are often a great choice for medium and high-volume part manufacturing. https://abbottfurnace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Why-Continuous-Belt-Furnaces_.mp4
