In a recent study conducted by researchers at McGill University in Canada, an interesting theory was proposed about metal powder as an alternative to fossil fuels when powering vehicles. That’s right: metal replacing oil! But is there any credence to this idea or is it just a theory that’ll never translate into reality? To decipher […]
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We are Members of ASM International!
There are certifications, accreditations and memberships in every industry—they’re a symbol of a company’s investment in their trade and practices, and having these credentials is usually the sign of a company that’s deeply invested in what it does. At J.F. Heat Treating Inc., we’re proud to be members of ASM International—the American Society for Metals. […]
Five Reasons to Hire a Metal Treatment Institute Member for Metal Heat Treating in Gastonia, NC
When you search for a business to hire for metal heat treating in Gastonia, NC, you likely have a few necessary qualities in mind: experience, affordability, strong customer service and expert employees, to name just a few. But there is one other crucial thing you should be looking for that you might not know about: […]
Everything You Need to Know About Metal Stress Relieving in Gastonia, NC
When you work in a business that uses a lot of little-known jargon, such as the metal treatment industry, it is easy to get so caught up in your own small world that you sometimes forget the need to explain your processes and vocabulary to your customers. Here at J.F. Heat Treating Inc., we strive […]
Different Types of Case Hardening in Gastonia, NC
Case hardening in Gastonia, NC is one of the primary metallurgical options for hardening low-carbon steels, via adding carbon to the surface of the steel itself and hardening to a depth of 0.03mm. This method of surface hardening is highly desirable for a number of reasons, including: Once exposed to the nitriding process of case […]