SMART SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE HEAT-TREATING ATMOSPHERES AND PROCESSES

Wednesday, October 18, 2023: 3:50 PM
312 AB (Huntington Convention Center)
Dr. LIANG HE , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA
Ms. Paulina kus , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA
Mr. Guido Plicht , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA
Dr. Reed Hendershot , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA
Mr. Mark K. Weise , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA
Heat-treating industry is adopting more and more industry 4.0 techniques and solution packages, to improve production process and product quality. Proper specification, measurement, and control of heat-treating atmospheres are always critical to achieving the desired metallurgical and microstructural results. The combination of atmosphere measurements and other furnace operating parameters (e.g. furnace temperature and pressure) can provide a better view of the whole production. Thermodynamic calculations and field experiences can be integrated into the smart solution to provide process engineers more capabilities to manage and optimize production. In this article, our recent research and development work on smart solutions for the heat-treating industry will be presented and discussed.