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MAJOR CONTROLS UPGRADE PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION

United Process Controls Inc. (UPC) is nearing the completion of a large, multi-year control systems upgrade project for a manufacturer of automotive axles. Given the number of furnaces, secondary and auxiliary equipment, a key parameter of the upgrade project was the seamless switchover and deployment of new control systems without interruption or shutdown of production.

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JOIN UPC AT THERMOTEC 2017 JAPAN

Thermotec, Asia’s most influential exhibition for industrial furnaces, thermal technology, equipment and materials, opens to visitors on Wednesday, July 19 until Friday, July 21. Held once every four years in Japan, the 7th edition of Thermotec carries the theme “Thermal technologies for the environment and future”. United Process Controls will be present at Thermotec, stand

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AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS SUPPLIER ORDERS NITREX NITRIDING SYSTEM

A European automotive components supplier has awarded a contract to Nitrex Metal for the supply of a turnkey nitriding system with potential-controlled Nitreg® technology. The project involves the replacement of an old gas nitriding furnace with a modern system that will improve operational efficiency, offer superior gas and energy consumption, meet environmental objectives, as well

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EAST CAROLINA METAL TREATING CHOOSES UPC FOR NEW FURNACE CONTROLS

Commercial, aerospace, defense, and energy heat treater East Carolina Metal Treating recently set up an additional batch IQ furnace in its plant in Raleigh, NC, USA, outfitted with the latest process and flow controls from United Process Controls Inc. (UPC) including a Protherm 700 controller with touch operation to maximize the equipment’s potential. The Protherm

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MANUFACTURING COMPANY SELECTS NITREX METAL TO IMPROVE DRILLING TOOL EFFICIENCY

A European manufacturer of hard rock drilling tools has contracted to purchase an NX-820 gas nitrocarburizing (FNC) turnkey installation, complete with furnace, control system and technology, from Nitrex Metal Inc. The customer found in Nitrex a dependable partner who could provide a reliable technology for improving the wear and sliding resistance of its products. The

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EXTRUSION INDUSTRY FUELS RECORD ORDERS FOR NITREX GAS NITRIDING SYSTEMS

Nitrex Metal secured record orders for its turnkey gas nitriding systems from the aluminum extrusion industry in the first quarter of 2017. The orders include compact and large-pit furnaces with load capacities ranging between 1300-6600 lbs (600-3000 kg). The strengthening of the building and construction industry as well as the increasing production of aluminum structures

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NITRIDING SYMPOSIUM 4 A SUCCESS

Nitriding Symposium 4 (NS4) – Nitrex Metal along with its sponsors United Process Controls, The Monty, and Global Heat Treat Network held another great symposium this past November in Vegas, USA. NS4 continued the tradition of providing an open forum where researchers, industry and applied users can meet and share their practical and technical experience in the

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NITREX SPONSORS POLISH OBSTACLE COURSE RACING TEAM, WINS BRONZE MEDAL

The 2017 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCR) were held last month at the Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario, Canada, and taking part in the obstacle course race was the Nitrex Metal sponsored Algraf Race Team from Poland. The 3-day grueling endurance race draws the world’s best obstacle course racers from 67 nations to compete

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HIGH-NITROGEN NITROCARBURIZING

The article “High-Nitrogen Nitrocarburizing” appeared in the March 2017 issue of Industrial Heating. Summary In this article, we present a mechanical and metallurgical examination of High-Nitrogen Carbonitriding, while also taking a closer look at its control in industrial high-volume production. The article will Demonstrate the benefits of carbonitrided layers rich in nitrogen (i.e., higher temperature

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