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We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

Hi Rodney,

I'm a retired Boeing R&D engineer. I developed the induction process that converted actuation gears from carburize to induction. I'm well familiar with very short heat times, rapid quench and the metallography techniques. I don't have a lab. I would be happy to work with you. Reach out to me if you are interested. Best of luck.

Best Regards, 

Matt

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

Matt-

Sorry for the late reply. I would like to maybe chat sometime as your retirement time permits.

Rodney Recore

1-716-8047467   teams 

1-716-998-9823 direct cell

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Rodney Recore
Plant Process Metallurgist
Hendrickson
Gasport NY

Original Message:
Sent: 01-09-2026 10:24
From: Matthew Carter
Subject: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

Hi Rodney,

I'm a retired Boeing R&D engineer. I developed the induction process that converted actuation gears from carburize to induction. I'm well familiar with very short heat times, rapid quench and the metallography techniques. I don't have a lab. I would be happy to work with you. Reach out to me if you are interested. Best of luck.

Best Regards, 

Matt

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Matthew Carter
Technical Fellow
Boeing
Portland OR

Original Message:
Sent: 01-08-2026 12:00
From: Rodney Recore
Subject: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

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Rodney Recore
Plant Process Metallurgist
Hendrickson
Gasport NY
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Hello Rodney, 

Thanks for posting to the Heat Treat Society forum. If you are still looking for assistance, we would be happy to help. 

We are a U.S.-based induction heating equipment manufacturer headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, Our primary area of work is induction heat treatment for automotive OEMS and suppliers. We maintain a fully equipped in-house induction laboratory supporting metallurgical prototyping, process development, advanced FEA induction computer modeling, and validation of time-critical induction processes.

Short heat cycles and polymer-based quenching systems are conditions we routinely address. 

If there is value in comparing approaches or discussing how we can assist, I'd be glad to continue the conversation offline.

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Mike Zaharof
Sales Manager
Inductoheat
Madison Heights MI

ASM Heat Treat Society Technology Programming Committee

(248) 217-8680

Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2026 10:26
From: Rodney Recore
Subject: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

Matt-

Sorry for the late reply. I would like to maybe chat sometime as your retirement time permits.

Rodney Recore

1-716-8047467   teams 

1-716-998-9823 direct cell

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Rodney Recore
Plant Process Metallurgist
Hendrickson
Gasport NY

Original Message:
Sent: 01-09-2026 10:24
From: Matthew Carter
Subject: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

Hi Rodney,

I'm a retired Boeing R&D engineer. I developed the induction process that converted actuation gears from carburize to induction. I'm well familiar with very short heat times, rapid quench and the metallography techniques. I don't have a lab. I would be happy to work with you. Reach out to me if you are interested. Best of luck.

Best Regards, 

Matt

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Matthew Carter
Technical Fellow
Boeing
Portland OR

Original Message:
Sent: 01-08-2026 12:00
From: Rodney Recore
Subject: Induction Heat Treatment Testing Lab

We process our steel by induction heat treatment and then use a polymer based quenchant. The induction heat process is very short at approximately 7 to 9 seconds max. We need to quench very quickly from the heat treatment area to our quench tanks with a travel time of 1 to 2 seconds max. We are looking to a lab that is familiar with induction heat treatment and rapid quenching to validate parts on a as need basis. We have used some mechanical testing labs in the past but their knowledge on induction heat treatment is usually limited. So, I am reaching out to others who perform induction heat treatment and quenching to maybe steer us to a lab that has knowledge in our specific field of heat treatment.

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Rodney Recore
Plant Process Metallurgist
Hendrickson
Gasport NY
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