IndustrialHeating November 2010 : Page 6COLUMNS 10 Editorial In the News This month’s editorial reviews some of the key industry-related news as we look back on the entire year. We talk about the economy, and our prediction for winter natural-gas prices is also included. 10 12 Federal Triangle Gas Utility Infrastructure Upgrades Needed With 60% of U.S. gas transmission lines being 40 years or older and with steel pipe life about 50 years, aging infrastructure issues are almost upon us. Focus on a rapidly collapsing pipeline system is needed, and that could create new business opportunities for Industrial Heating readers. 12 14 The Heat Treat Doctor™ ARP-1962: The Need for In-Plant Training and Education Programs Training based on a “read it, see it, do it” philosophy combines sound scientifi c and engineering principles with practical real-world experience. Individuals who follow this approach not only learn the subject but also understand how to apply it in their everyday jobs. 18 20 22 MTI Profi le – Akron Steel Treating Company IHEA Profi le – IHEA Continues to Educate the Industry Now You Know Forging Beauty Blacksmithing is often thought of as an antiquated process for producing practical items. This month we look at the art of forging products of lasting beauty. 14 DEPARTMENTS 24 31 63 65 Industry News IH Economic Indicators Literature Showcase Products 69 70 72 78 Industry Events The Aftermarket Classifi ed Marketplace Advertiser Index 22 SPECIAL SECTIONS 47 Do-It-Right Advisory This section serves as an informative “how-to” guide to important thermal-processing issues. INDUSTRIAL HEATING Volume 78, Issue 11 (ISSN 0019-8374) is published 12 times annually, monthly, by BNP Media, 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084-3333. Telephone: (248) 362-3700, Fax: (248) 362-0317. No charge for sub-scriptions to qualifi ed individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in the U.S.A.: $104.00 USD. An-nual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in Canada: $137.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $154.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2010, by BNP Media. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Periodicals Postage Paid at Troy, MI and at additional mailing offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: INDUSTRIAL HEATING, P.O. Box 2147, Skokie, IL 60076. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send re-turns (Canada) to Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to INDUSTRIAL HEATING, P.O. Box 2147, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb (248) 244-6499, kalba@bnpmedia.com. Industrial Heating is the offi cial publication of ASM’s Heat Treating Society and offi cial media partner of ASM’s HT Expo & Conference. 6 November 2010 -IndustrialHeating.com Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
