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- Heat Treat Radio #132: Must-Attend Heat Treat Events of 2026 and Beyond
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today, to break down the most important heat treat industry events on the horizon. From the massive international state of the THE…
- Heat Treat Radio #131: Beyond Calibration: Real-World Accuracy in Heat Treat Measurement
What does it really take to achieve accurate temperature measurement in real heat treat production? In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Dr. Steve Offley, product marketing manager at Phoenix TM, to expl…
- Heat Treat Radio #130: AMS2750 Pyrometry Best Practices
Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone is joined by Andrew Bassett, president of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry, for a deep dive into AMS2750 and best practices for managing pyrometry compliance. Drawing on more than 35 years of hands-on e…
- Heat Treat Radio #129: Understanding U.S. Energy Initiatives and Their Impact on Heat Treating
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Doug Glenn sits down with Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel Treating to examine U.S. energy initiatives and their implications for the heat treating industry. Mouilleseaux, who also chairs the Metal Tr…
- Heat Treat Radio 128: Silicon Carbide Without Transformers: How Is That Possible?
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Tony Busch of Control Concepts, Christina Clowes of I Squared R, and Dr. Stephen Feldbauer of Abbott Furnace Company join host Doug Glenn to discuss a new transformer-free approach to electrically heate…
- Heat Treat Radio #127: The Case for Modular Vacuum Heat Treating
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn invites Dennis Beauchesne of ECM USA to explore the technology, benefits, scalability, and sustainability of modular heat treating systems. Together, they discuss how shared utilities, a…
- Heat Treat Radio #126: HIP Finds New Life in Modern Manufacturing
Hot isostatic pressing, or HIP, is experiencing a powerful resurgence across industries from aerospace to nuclear energy as manufacturers look for new ways to scale up. In this episode, Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, is joined by Cliff…
- Heat Treat Radio #125: On-Site Hydrogen Generation — A Reliable Path for Heat Treaters
Hydrogen is essential for many heat treating processes, but what happens when your supply runs out? Devon Landry of Nel Hydrogen joins Heat Treat Radio Host Doug Glenn to discuss the potential risks of delivered gas and how on-site generat…
- Heat Treat Radio #124: Solving Aluminum Distortion Challenges with Uphill Quenching
What do Mars rovers, sniper pods, and rotor grips have in common? Uphill quenching — a thermal-mechanical technique that uses liquid nitrogen and high-velocity steam to dramatically reduce stress and distortion. In this episode of Heat Tre…
- Heat Treat Radio #123: Helium Leak Detection Tips for Vacuum Furnace Operators
Helium leak detection is critical to ensure system integrity, product quality, and operational efficiency in vacuum processing. With 36 years of hands-on experience, Dave Deiwert of Tracer Gas Technologies joins host Doug Glenn on a recent…
- Heat Treat Radio #122: Lessons Learned from the Nadcap Certification Journey for Multi-Cell Furnaces
Nadcap certification with multi-cell heat treatment furnaces is possible; Andrew Chan, Kelly Peters, and Dave Dill from ALD, join host Doug Glenn to tell this story of compliance. In this episode, listen as guests share their experiences n…
- Equipment and Process Insights from a Rising Metallurgical Engineer
Join host Doug Glenn as he converses with Katelyn Kirsch, a metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in the heat treating industry. Katelyn discusses her career journey, including roles at Huron Casting, Federal Screw Works, and Mo…
- Heat Treat Radio #120 : Exploring Sustainable Practices in Heat Treating
Join host Doug Glenn as he discusses sustainability in the heat treat industry with Tracy Dougherty, president and CEO of AFC Holcroft, and Ed Wykes, director of Field Service and Aftermarket Sales. They explore the importance of sustainab…
- Heat Treat Radio #119: Solvent vs. Aqueous Cleaning: Choosing the Best Method for Your Process
Join host Doug Glenn as he sits down with Fernando Carminholi to discuss why cleaning is a crucial step in both pre and post thermal processing to ensure quality part outcomes. Fernando offers practical guidance, discusses solvent vs. aque…
- Heat Treat Radio #118: Saving Dollars with Ceramic Fiber Insulation
Mark Rhoa, Jr. from Chiz Bros, a company specializing in ceramic fiber products, discusses insulation with host Doug Glenn. Mark focuses on the benefits of ceramic fiber in industrial applications. The conversation covers decarbonization,…
- Heat Treat Radio #117: How GM Started & Grew FNC for Brake Rotors
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn converses with Mike Holly on his extensive experience in ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC). Listen as they discuss Mike's career at General Motors, where he implemented FNC to improve brak…
- Heat Treat Radio #116: Best Practices for Successful Leak Detection
In this Heat Treat Radio episode, Dave Deiwert, a seasoned expert in leak detection, shares key steps to locate leaks in a vacuum furnace. Host Doug Glenn and his guest specifically look at helium as a tracer gas. From Dave’s extensive exp…
- Heat Treat Radio #115: Lunch & Learn: Material Hardenability and Effective Case Depth
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Michael Mouilleseaux continues his discussion of case hardness. He and Doug Glenn delve into the hardening ability of materials, focusing on case hardening and effective case depth measurements. Michael…
- Heat Treat Radio #114: Decarbonization Demystified at IHEA’s SUMMIT
Listen as Jeff Rafter, VP of Sales and Marketing at Selas Heat Technology and current IHEA president, discusses the upcoming IHEA Decarbonization SUMMIT with Doug Glenn. Scheduled for October 28–30 in Indianapolis, the summit will address…
- Heat Treat Radio #113: NIST and CMMC: What Heat Treaters Need to Know
Joe Coleman, cybersecurity officer at Bluestreak Compliance, discusses critical aspects of NIST 800-171 and CMMC with host Doug Glenn. Joe touches on how to become compliant, how long compliance takes, and compliance pricing. Learn more in…
- Heat Treat Radio #112: Lunch & Learn: How To Use a Hardenability Chart
In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Doug Glenn discusses the hardenability of materials with guest Michael Mouilleseaux, general manager at Erie Steel LTD. Michael walks us through how to interpret hardenability charts and provides detail…
- Heat Treat Radio #111: Heat Treat NextGen Brynna Keelin Kelly-McGrath
If curiosity were a person, Brynna Keelin Kelly-McGrath would be her name. Having risen at Moog, Inc. to the position of materials and process engineer, Brynna shares her early STEM interests and how she stays up-to-date on industry trends…
- Heat Treat Radio #110: Isolated Heat, the Future of Vacuum Furnaces
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and guest Bryan Stern from Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems discuss the shift from single chamber batch furnaces to isolated heat vacuum furnaces. They explore the benefits and challenges of isolated h…
- Heat Treat Radio #109 - Making the Switch: Converting In-House Heat Treat Operations to Electric
Electrification is afoot and is claimed to be a more sustainable heating source than natural gas. Art Moslow, electrification project manager at Kanthal Heating Systems, discusses challenges and options when switching heat treat operations…
- Heat Treat Radio #108: Heat Treat NextGen Humberto Ramos Fernández
Leading heat treat and HIP processing CEO/president, Humberto Ramos Fernández has overcome business and technologic challenges to make HT-MX the successful commercial heat treat company it is today. This NextGen profile on Heat Treat Radio…
- Heat Treat Radio #107: Stop-Off Coatings 101, with Mark Ratliff
Looking to make your heat treating more precise? Mark Ratliff, president of AVION Manufacturing Company, Inc., has applies his background in chemical engineering to understand and create what makes the best stop-off coatings/paints for car…
- Heat Treat Radio #106: Heat Treat Legend Doug Peters
"Don't lose sight of who you are . . . ." In an industry where passion to create, help, and discover can become all-consuming, Doug Peters' drive and dedication to the heat treat industry has not compromised his care to family, employees,…
- Heat Treat Radio #105: Lunch & Learn, Batch IQ Vs. Continuous Pusher, Part 2
Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode is a lunch & learn that continues the batch IQ vs. continuous pusher furnace systems that Michael Mouilleseaux, general manager at Erie Steel, began in episode #102. In that episode, Michael discussed the h…
- Heat Treat Radio #104: How To Bring the Brains to Thermal Loop? A Discussion with CEO Rob Gilmore
Watlow®, a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems, has recently completed its acquisition of Eurotherm®, a provider of controls, systems, software, and services for industrial markets around the world. How did the…
- Heat Treat Radio #103: US Army Veteran MG T.J. Wright — From Vietnam to Heat Treat
MG Timothy J. Wright (T.J. Wright) understands the heat from a heat treat furnace as well as the heat of engagement in war. As a critical actor in the history of Wirco, Incorporated, T.J. shares his background in the heat treat industry, h…
- Heat Treat Radio #102: Lunch & Learn, Batch IQ vs. Continuous Pusher Systems Part 1
Batch or continuous — which equipment is better for your operations? Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode is a Lunch & Learn answering your burning question about batch IQ vs. continuous pusher furnace systems. Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Ste…
- Heat Treat Radio #100 Cooling Off the Heat (Treat)!
Keeping your heat treat equipment cool is as critical as it is an oxymoron. If you have old cooling systems or are looking to purchase new ones, hear from Matt Reed, director of Sales and Technologies at Dry Coolers as he shares purchasing…
- Heat Treat Radio #99: 365° Look at Troubleshooting Vacuum Furnace Maintenance Issues
You’ve built your vacuum furnace maintenance program, but still looking for maintenance tips for common issues? Don Marteeny and Caleb Johnson at SECO/VACUUM Technologies lay out their expert advice to assess your vacuum furnace maintenanc…
- Heat Treat Radio #98: Heat Treat NextGen Sasha Tupalo
Sasha Tupalo, the manager of Thermatool Labs at Thermatool Corp., was recognized in 2019 as a 40 Under 40 rising star, and she has more than lived up to this award; she answers the call of leadership through educating others and managing a…
- Heat Treat Radio #97: Lunch & Learn, Ovens vs. Atmosphere Furnaces
Are you trying to figure out what heat treat equipment investments you need to make in-house and what is better being outsourced? This conversation marks the continuation of Lunch & Learn, a Heat Treat Radio podcast series where an expert…
- Heat Treat Radio #96: Making the Leap to Laser Heat Treat with Nic Willis
If you are considering making the leap to laser heat treat, buckle up. Nic Willis, metallurgist/heat treat supervisor of Emerson Professional Tools — RIDGID® TOOLS, and recipient of Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 recognition in 2020, share…
- Heat Treat Radio #95: Heat Treat Legend John Becker
We have the honor to speak with another Heat Treat Legend in our industry, John L. Becker, president and founder of Heat Treat Equipment. Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of this podcast, has been chatting with the legend…
- Heat Treat Radio #94: A North American Alliance — 3 Managing Directors Speak
In a special Heat Treat Radio episode, three managing directors based in SECO/WARWICK Group’s North American companies speak with Doug Glenn, host of this podcast and Heat Treat Today founder and publisher, about the working synergy amongs…
- Heat Treat Radio #93: Why Ion Nitride? An Exploration with Gary Sharp
Today’s Heat Treat Radio episode illuminates how Gary Sharp, founder and CEO of Advanced Heat Treat Corp, began the company. Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, will hear from Gary about the technical highligh…
- Heat Treat Radio #92 Navigating OSHA.gov with Rick Kaletsky
To determine what safety standards are relevant in your heat treat operations and be prepared for the future, tune into this special Heat Treat Radio episode. We’ll walkthrough the OSHA.gov website with our guest and expert safety consulta…
- Heat Treat Radio #91: Understanding the ±.1°F Requirement in AMS2750, with Andrew Bassett
Where did the ±.1°F AMS2750 requirement come from and how should heat treaters approach this specification, an important change that entails major buy-in? Andrew Bassett, president and owner of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry, was at the A…
- Heat Treat Radio #90: CEO Slawomir Wozniak Talks North American Technologies and SECO/WARWICK Future
At the front of some major developments in heat treat technologies is Slawomir Wozniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK. Join him and Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, as he talks about the latest trends in heat treat,…
- Heat Treat Radio #89: Metallurgical Posterchild Aniket Maske
Aniket Maske, chief metallurgist and laboratory manager at Automatic Spring Products Corporation, brings new life to the world of heat treat and metallurgy in this special “Metallurgical Posterchild” podcast episode with Doug Glenn, publis…
- Heat Treat Radio #88: Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today — 3 Most Underrated Processes
Get ready to watch, listen, and learn about the three most underrated heat treat processes in today’s episode. This conversation marks the continuation of Lunch & Learn, a Heat Treat Radio podcast series where an expert in the industry bre…
- Heat Treat Radio #87: Advances in Work Flow Planning Software with Jeffrey Halonen
While this Heat Treat Radio episode about the advances in work flow planning software will be more interesting to our commercial heat treating friends, we this topic is a fascinating one that speaks to Industry 4.0 and IIoT questions. The…
- Heat Treat Radio #86: Looking Ahead to Thermprocess 2023 with Timo Würz
As 2022 comes to an end, we’re taking this episode to look forward to what North American heat treaters can expect in the largest trade show for heat treaters anywhere: THERMPROCESS 2023. Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and Timo…
- Heat Treat Radio #85: Salt Bath Heat Treating with Kolene Corporation
Heat Treat Radio host and Heat Treat Today publisher, Doug Glenn, is bringing us to the world of salt bath heat treating. To take on what this is and why heat treaters should consider this method, Doug is joined by three gentlemen with Kol…
- Heat Treat Radio #84: Heat Treat Tomorrow — Digital Security with 4 Industry Experts
Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
- Heat Treat Radio #83: Lunch & Learn with Heat Treat Today — Austempering
Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, and several other Heat Treat Today team members sit down with long-time industry expert Dan Herring, The Heat Treat Doctor® of the HERRING GROUP, to get down to the basics with annealing. Enjoy this fourt…
- Heat Treat Radio #82: Gun Part Treatments, Turning Up the Heat with Steve Kowalski
Today’s episode revolves around gun parts: How are they heat treated? How many gun component manufacturers are there in the U.S.? Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today and host of this podcast, and Steve Kowalski dive into this topic a…