Vacuum Heat Treating

LUSELVA LUCY SAAVEDRA – COLLEGE FUND

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:43:18 +0000

We, at Applied Thermal Technologies, Inc. are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our dear friend and coworker, Lucy Saavedra. Lucy was an inspirational individual who positively influenced the lives of many who were fortunate enough to know her. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the opportunity to get to know Lucy over the past years.

Lucy is survived by two beautiful daughters Jacky and Melody whom are currently in the custody of her sister, Christina. Jacky is 15 years of age, and Melody is 9.

As her friends; we knew of Lucy’s desire for her daughters to one day graduate from the college of their choice. Applied Thermal has opened a college savings account for the explicit purpose of helping Jacky and Melody fulfill their mother’s dream. Contributions from our employees were matched by the company and we are seeking contributions from our friends, neighbors, and business partners. Checks to Lucy Saavedra Scholarship Fund, or cash deposits can be made at any Mutual Bank offices or at Applied Thermal’s facility.

Heat Treat to Spec

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:25:31 +0000

Heat Treating to customer specification is nothing new for Applied Thermal Technologies.

Meeting Validation Requirements

SPECIFIC PARTS AND/OR PROCESSES CAN BE VALIDATED BASED ON CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS.

Applied Thermal Technologies has validated equipment capability to meet Customer needs including vacuum furnaces, air ovens, and validated measurement systems. Hardness testing is performed on a validated hardness tester including Installation & Operational Qualifications to insure repeatable, accurate results.

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Applied Thermal Technologies has equipment for 2800°F, vacuum levels to 10-5 Torr, all metal hot zones, and variable speed cooling. With changing markets comes changing processes, Applied Thermal Technologies added water quenching capabilities for Titanium to meet aerospace needs. If you don’t see the material or process you are looking for use our Contact Us page and our personnel will assist you.

Aerospace Heat Treating Accreditations:

Steels – AMS 2759/1
Steels – AMS 2759/2
Stainless and Precipitation Hardening
Stainless Steels – AMS 2759/3
Stainless Steels – AMS 2759/4
Stainless Martensitic Steels – AMS 2759/5
Steels – AMS-H-6875 CL-A
Stainless Steels – AMS-H-6875 CL-B
Stainless Steels – AMS-H-6875 CL-C
Titanium Alloys – AMS-H-81200
Titanium Alloys – AMS-2801

Validated Heat Treating

jay — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:25:08 +0000

Applied Thermal is leading the way for validations in the heat treating process. Applied Thermal has validation work for 17-4, 455, 465, 420, and 440 stainless steels. Contact Applied Thermal to discuss the validation of your heat treating process at our facility.

Orthopaedic Design & Manufacturing show

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:10:32 +0000

The event will be held May 24 and 25, in Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN. Keep in mind that the orthopaedic device market, which is estimated to be about $30 billion today, is steadily growing in sectors such as joint replacements, spinal and trauma implants, and orthobiologics.

Get the latest details about OrthoTec 2011, including registration, the list of exhibitors, travel information, and interviews with speakers at the conference.

OrthoTec 2011 in Warsaw

Get Smart: Materials Intelligence in Orthopaedics
Smith & Nephew’s Dean Hughes talks about materials in knee implants at OrthoTec 2011.

Metal Processing Intelligence in exotic alloys
Applied Thermal Technologies at both 122 talks about Orthopaedic materials used in specialty products. Specializing in bright vacuum heat treating and brazing of exotic alloys.

Honeywell Approval

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:17:47 +0000

Applied Thermal Technologies has passed a recent audit for the Heat Treating and Brazing of Stainless Steel and Cobalt for Honeywell Inc. (Aerospace).

Titanium Brazing

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:27:15 +0000

Applied Thermal just completed brazing a large section on Titanium over 11″ in diameter.

Brazing of Silicon Nitride

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:05:35 +0000

Applied Thermal Technologies is currently working on brazing of Silicon Nitride. ATT is prototyping the use of precious metal brazing of Silicon Nitride by vacuum furnace brazing.

Working with heat treated material

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:12:04 +0000

Applied Thermal referenced in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

http://www.ctemag.com/aa_pages/2009/0912_Threadmilling.html

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Making steel hard—but not too hard

In warsaw, ind., Applied Thermal Technologies Inc. specializes in vacuum heat treating and brazing steels and exotic materials. Equipped with nine vacuum furnaces and eight tempering furnaces, the company serves the orthopedic and aerospace industries, said Micky Bradican, president ofApplied Thermal. “While medical implants are usually made of titanium, surgical instruments are typically stainless steel, and aerospace runs that gamut from Inconels to cobalt alloys, titanium and stainless steels,” he said.

Methods of heat treating the metals to increase hardness and tensile strength vary. Steel, a ferrous metal, generally undergoes a two-step process called “quench and temper hardening.” Depending on the chemistry and size of the part, the steel is heated to 1,400° F or higher for a minimum of 30 minutes. Heating repositions the carbon atoms and strengthens the atomic bonds. Th e steel is then quickly quenched in water, oil or air, locking the carbon atoms in place. Tempering, the next step, involves reheating the steel from 200° F to 800° F to reduce some of the hardness, yet retain enough for the part’s intended use.

While quench and temper is used for most steels, it’s not the sole method of heat treating the material. Th e specific chemical composition (percentage of carbon, iron and other alloys) is the determining factor. For instance, the 17-4 PH stainless steel plate for the camera mount cited at the beginning of the main article contains iron, nickel and chromium, and would have required a single-step process (heating at 900° F for 1 hour) to achieve a hardness of 45 HRC.

—D. McCann

Applied Thermal Technologies Receives 100% Approval Rating

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:16:14 +0000

In January 2010, Applied Thermal Technologies received a perfect rating for delivery and quality from a large orthopedic manufacturing company located in Texas. Applied Thermal prides itself on providing quality customer service and on-time delivery to every customer.

Vacuum Heat Treating

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:18:36 +0000

Since 1992 Applied Thermal Technologies, Inc. has focused on servicing the medical, orthopedic, aerospace, military, food handling, and stamping industries. Because of the capabilities, quality system, and personal experience of our management group our customer base has grown each year.

We believe our Nadcap accreditation reflects positively on our quality system and standards. Our degreed metallurgists have over a quarter century of experience with heat treating and brazing processes. Our staff is trained and fully capable of meeting your most demanding standards.

Our facilities may be used for production orders, rush orders, prototype orders, R&D, etc. We have various size vacuum furnaces to facilitate your requirements. Consider Applied Thermal Technologies, Inc. for your next request for quotation.