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Brochures:
AFC-Holcroft Corporate Capabilities
EZ Lynks - Flexible Heat Treat System for Large Parts
Universal Batch Quench Furnace
Pusher Furnace: High Volume Thermal Treatment System
Continuous Conveyor Thermal Treatment System
Aluminum Furnaces: Ultimate in Flexibility and Versatility
Controlled Atmosphere Aluminum Brazing
EM-Style and In-Situ Recuperators
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Article Reprints:
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First IQ Batch Furnace Certified to Carburize Wind-Turbine Gears (Industrial Heating Magazine, January 2009)
Reprints of column 'Jack Titus: Hot Seat', used with permission of Media Solutions, Inc.
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2012
January 2012
Catalytic Gas Nitriding, a process available in Russia for decades that has migrated to the United States, stands to alter our thinking of nitriding as a case hardening process.
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2011
January 2011
In applying heat-treat theory, understanding the reality of surface hardening equipment and processes is critical. Read on for important insights.
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February 2011
When ionitriding was introduced to the United States, it was expected to be the eighth wonder of the heat-treating world. Here’s the inside story. |
March 2011
Carburizing vs. nitriding—where does the future lie? An in-depth examination of each reveals the pros and cons, allowing you to choose the right process for your desired goal. |
April 2011
In response to an increased interest in high-pressure gas quenching (HPGQ), the author addresses the issue in this month’s installment. |
May 2011
When considering vacuum carburizing you should audit your post heat-treat processing cost to determine if the upfront capital, operating, and maintenance costs are worth it. |
June 2011
In this installment of his column the author presents a discussion of the equipment used in the endo and low pressure carburizing processes. |
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July 2011
The author presents a comparison of the physical relationship between the process mechanics and the furnace design in transporting carburizing media to the target.
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August 2011
Heat treating has come a long way, but the heat treater, component manufacturer, and furnace supplier must still choose the most cost effective and application-appropriate process.
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September 2011
Heat treaters of old were onto something, since they knew that the way to reduce distortion in steel was to heat and cool in steps. Read about how salt processing can save the day! |
October, 2011
Thinking of bringing your heat-treat process in-house? It could save time and make you more competitive, but there are many factors to consider first. |
November, 2011
Special edition - No article appeared. |
December, 2011
What we need is a nitriding process combining the speed and control of plasma, but without the degree of difficulty. According to the author, stay tuned. |
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News Archives
Archive of Year 2010 and Prior (Current news is on our News & Events Page)
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(October, 2010) AFC-Holcroft Furnaces Installed, Commissioned in China
(Oktober, 2010) AFC-HOLCROFT ÖFEN IN CHINA INSTALLIERT UND IN BETRIEB GENOMMEN
(Ottobre, 2010) FORNI AFC-HOLCROFT INSTALLATI E MESSI IN ESERCIZIO IN CINA
(Octubre de 2010) HORNOS AFC-HOLCROFT INSTALADOS Y PUESTOS EN SERVICIO EN CHINA
(August 2010) Bodycote Sends Entire AFC-Holcroft Furnace Line to Mexico
(August 2010) BODYCOTE LAGERT DIE KOMPLETTE AFC-HOLCROFT OFENANLAGEN NACH MEXICO
(Août 2010) BODYCOTE RÉINSTALLE UNE LIGNE AFC-HOLCROFT COMPLÈTE AU MEXIQUE
(Agosto, 2010) BODYCOTE INVIA IN MESSICO LA SECONDA LINEA DI FORNI AFC-HOLCROFT
(Agosto de 2010) BODYCOTE REDIRIGE TODA LA LÍNEA DE HORNOS DE AFC-HOLCROFT A MÉXICO
(August 2010) AFC-Holcroft Supplies Equipment to Process Wind Energy Gearboxes for Wind Energy Company Brevini
(August 2010) AFC-Holcroft liefert Geräte zur Weiterverarbeitung von Windenergie-Getriebegehäusen an Windenergieunternehmen Brevini
(Août 2010) AFC-Holcroft fournit des équipements pour le traitement des boites d'engrenages pour l'énergie éolienne du fabricant Brevini Wind
(Agosto, 2010) AFC-Holcroft fornisce attrezzature per la realizzazione di turbine per energia eolica per la società di enegia eolica Brevini
(Agosto de 2010) AFC-Holcroft provee equipamiento para procesar cajas de engranajes para energía eólica para la compañía de energía eólica Brevini
(July 2010) AFC-Holcroft Announces Expanded Operations in India
(June, 2010) Two New Furnace Orders Received
(Junio, 2010) AFC-Holcroft se complace en anunciar la recepción de dos nuevos pedidos de hornos
(June, 2010) AFC-Holcroft Names New Agent in Poland
(May, 2010) AFC-Holcroft Receives Order for Major Equipment Relocation
(Mayo de 2010 ) El AFC-Holcroft recibe el pedido para la reubicación de un gran equipamiento
(August, 2009) AFC-Holcroft Names NAKAL As Partner In Russia, CIS and Baltic States
(August, 2009) AFC-Holcroft ernennt NAKAL als Partner in Russland, GUS und dem Baltikum
(Août, 2009) AFC-Holcroft a choisi NAKAL comme partenaire en Russie, dans les CEI et les pays baltes
(Agosto, 2009) AFC –HOLCROFT NOMINA LA SOCIETA NAKAL SUO PARTNER IN RUSSIA , NEI PAESI BALTICI E DELLA UNIONE CIS
(August, 2009) AFC-Holcroft nombra a NAKAL como socio en Rusia y los países de la antigua Unión Soviética
(August, 2009) AFC-HOLCROFT RECEIVES LARGE FURNACE ORDER FROM A SUPPLIER OF AEROSPACE COMPONENTS
(July, 2009) AFC-HOLCROFT RECEIVES LARGE CAR BOTTOM FURNACE ORDER FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPLIER
(February 2009) AFC-HOLCROFT RECEIVES LARGE PROJECT ORDER FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPLIER
(February 2009) AFC-HOLCROFT EUROPE CELEBRATES A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AFC-HOLCROFT EUROPE fête sa première année d’existence
(January 2009) AFC-Holcroft Selected As Global Supplier to Bodycote for Integral Quench Batch Furnaces
AFC-HOLCROFT WURDE VON BODYCOTE ALS GLOBALER LIEFERANT MEHRZWECKKAMMERÖFEN AUSGEWÄHLT
L'AFC-HOLCROFT SCELTA DALLA BODYCOTE COME FORNITORE GLOBALE DI UNA PIATTAFORMA INTEGRATA DI FORNI PER TEMPRA A LOTTI
BODYCOTE A CHOISI AFC-HOLCROFT COMME FOURNISSEUR MONDIAL DE SES FOURS BATCH A BAC DE TREMPE INTEGRE
(February 2008) AFC-Holcroft Opens Branch Office in Europe
(February 2008) AFC-Holcroft Names Director of European Operations