Month: November 2018

Gold (Au) remains one of the most sought-after precious metals in the world for its superficial monetary value, but it also exhibits useful electro- and thermomechanical behavior for engineering and manufacturing applications. With a thermal conductivity of roughly 310 Watts per meter-Kelvin W/(mK) from room temperature up to 225°C (437°F) and outstanding reflectivity to infrared (IR) radiation, it is routinely used to manufacture protective films for satellites and faceplates for space suits. These novel properties are gradually being recognized in a broader range of fields. Most recently, gold has been employed for thermally-efficient heat shieldings in the engine bays of…

Conventional tools and components often do not suit the requirements of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) developing specialist or non-standard products. These may require low tolerances for physical variation, high uniformity with regards to thermodynamic characteristics, or numerous other unique requirements that cannot be assured with standard machinery. Custom industrial furnaces can, therefore, be extremely beneficial for OEM production lines with heat treatment requirements. A custom industrial furnace eliminates elements of uncertainty for specialist thermal processing. They can be engineered with specific controls and capabilities to meet the most demanding of heat treatment challenges. This blog post will explore four types…