• Application of Rapid Infrared Heating for Processing of Aluminum Forgings 

  The objective of this work is to determine improved solution thermal cycles for aluminum alloys AA2618 and AA6061.

• Final Report Released on Development of the Hybrid Rapid Infrared Superheating Furnace 

  The project objective was to extend and enhance research and commercialization efforts brought to fruition by a Department of Energy (DOE) Supporting Industries Project, Enhancement of Aluminum Alloy Forgings through Rapid Billet Heating (Kervick, et

• Ensuring the Quality of Inductively Heated Billets 

  The goal of this project was to investigate the application of a new hybrid infrared (IR) heating technique to aluminum forging and subsequent heat treatment operations and evaluate the energy and materials benefits.

• Improving Fatigue Performance of Aluminum Alloy Forgings using Rapid Infrared Thermal Processing 

  The goal of this project is to improve fatigue and general mechanical properties of aluminum alloy forgings through the application of rapid infrared (IR) heating to the forging pre-heat and solution treatment cycles.

• Induction Heating Serves Today's Forging Industry 

  Induction heating can offer benefits to forgers in certain applications. Process and design requirements for suitable applications are examined, as are common types of induction heating configurations.