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  • Heat Treat Radio #139: Turning Heat Treat Data into Better Decisions

    Heat Treat Radio #139: Turning Heat Treat Data into Better Decisions
    Oct 29 2026
    Heat treat operations generate enormous amounts of data, but how can that information be used to improve process control, prevent failures, and make smarter decisions? In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone talks with Steven Christopher, vice president of business development for Super Systems, Inc., about how AI and automation are changing furnace data review, predictive maintenance, and quality assurance. They also discuss the importance of operator knowledge, effective data integration, and staying ahead of evolving specifications to improve heat treat operations. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
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    50 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #138: 90 Years in Heat Treat: The W.H. Kay Story

    Heat Treat Radio #138: 90 Years in Heat Treat: The W.H. Kay Story
    Oct 1 2026
    W.H. Kay Company is celebrating 90 years in the heat treating industry. Third-generation owner, Michael Kay, joins publisher, Doug Glenn, on this episode of Heat Treat Radio to look back at nine decades of family ownership, the company’s evolution from a manufacturer’s representative to a major source for used heat treat equipment, and the relationships and persistence that have kept the business moving since 1936.
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    55 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #137: Gas, Plasma, or Salt Bath? Making the Right Nitriding Choice

    Heat Treat Radio #137: Gas, Plasma, or Salt Bath? Making the Right Nitriding Choice
    Aug 31 2026
    Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone sits down with Dan Herring and Dr. Ed Rolinski to explore how manufacturers can choose the right nitriding process for their application. The conversation compares gas, plasma, and salt bath nitriding while examining the role of part design, failure modes, white layer, distortion, and process economics. Learn why making informed nitriding decisions early — and understanding the fundamentals behind the process — can help improve part performance and avoid costly problems downstream. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
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    40 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #136: Steelhead Acquires Visual Shop and Bluestreak — What Heat Treaters Need to Know

    Heat Treat Radio #136: Steelhead Acquires Visual Shop and Bluestreak — What Heat Treaters Need to Know
    Aug 13 2026
    In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Doug Glenn sits down with Jeff Halonen, CEO and co-founder of Steelhead Technologies, to discuss the company’s recent acquisitions of Visual Shop and Bluestreak. Halonen explains what brought the deals together, what the acquisitions mean for current users, and how Steelhead Technologies plans to integrate the platforms and their heat treat-specific capabilities. The conversation also explores the company’s broader investment in technology, AI, and the future of software for commercial heat treaters. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
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    36 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #135: Modernizing Heat Treat with a Unified Process Platform

    Heat Treat Radio #135: Modernizing Heat Treat with a Unified Process Platform
    Jul 23 2026
    Heat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, sits down with Peter Sherwin, director of Strategic Marketing at Watlow, to discuss how the next generation of process control technology is being shaped by the evolving needs of the heat treating industry. Their conversation explores the role of AI, cybersecurity, workforce development, energy efficiency, and compliance in modern furnace operations, as well as how Watlow’s Edge Process Management (EPM) platform aims to bring these capabilities together in a unified system. Looking beyond a single product launch, the episode examines the trends that could define heat treating over the next two decades. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
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    35 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #134: Optimizing Power Delivery in Thermal Processing

    Heat Treat Radio #134: Optimizing Power Delivery in Thermal Processing
    Jun 24 2026
    In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Casey O’Neill, vice president of sales and marketing at RoMan Manufacturing, to discuss a holistic approach to energy efficiency in thermal processing. Casey explains how furnace power systems, transformer placement, electrification strategies, and data-driven monitoring can significantly impact operating costs, maintenance requirements, and overall performance. The conversation also explores how emerging technologies such as digital twins and AI-driven analytics may help heat treaters address workforce challenges while improving energy management and productivity. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio
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    42 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing

    Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing
    May 28 2026
    Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone and guest Vincent Lelong, Senior Synergy Center Manager and Metallurgist at ECM USA, explore the realities of process qualification and recipe development in modern heat treating. Vincent shares decades of experience developing vacuum carburizing processes for automotive, aerospace, and high-volume manufacturing applications. Together, they discuss how heat treaters can balance metallurgy, fixturing, quench strategy, and production demands to achieve repeatable results. From practical troubleshooting insights to the evolution of vacuum carburizing technology, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to optimize heat treating.
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    43 min
  • Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing

    Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing
    May 28 2026
    Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone and guest Vincent Lelong, Senior Synergy Center Manager and Metallurgist at ECM USA, explore the realities of process qualification and recipe development, and in modern heat treating. Vincent shares decades of experience developing vacuum carburizing processes for automotive, aerospace, and high-volume manufacturing applications. Together, they discuss how heat treaters can balance metallurgy, fixturing, quench strategy, and production demands to achieve repeatable results. From practical troubleshooting insights to the evolution of vacuum carburizing technology, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to optimize heat treating.
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    43 min