Hello HTS,
We're currently investigating the possibility of reducing the hold times for normalizing and quenching/tempering of plain/low alloy steels. Our premise is that both energy reduction/emissions and costs could be reduced if the minimum hold times were better understood (traditional soak times are likely quite conservative). Yet ramp rate would also be a factor to the hold time.
Looking for several companies which would be interested in joining the discussion. First stage would be participating in a simple survey regarding their typical ramp rates and hold times for a few different sized parts/alloys. Yet also looking for a few frank conversations regarding what it would take to grow enough confidence to use new heat treatment parameters.
If interested, contact me at
shane.turcott@steelimage.com.
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Shane Turcott
Steel Image
Hamilton ON
(905) 745-6429
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