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COLUMNS 12 Editorial Good News! At Industrial Heating , we like to talk about the good news. We take our job of informing you very seriously, however, and that means that what we have to say is not always good. This month’s editorial is focused only on “good news,” using the words as a framework. 12 14 Federal Triangle Patent Reform: Lies and Real Needs Intellectual-property (IP) protection is a main federal responsibility deﬁ ned by the Constitution. However, a new bill recently passed by the Judiciary Committee encourages those with means to “game the system.” In other words, it’s a work order for lawyers. 14 16 The Heat Treat Doctor™ Toughness Revisited A material may be strong and tough, exhibiting high strains if it ruptures under high loads. Generally speaking, strength indicates how much load/stress the material can sustain, while toughness indicates how much energy a material can absorb before rupturing. 20 Environmental & Safety Issues Demystifying Hazardous (Classiﬁ ed) Areas Furnaces use fuel, and fuel creates a risk of ﬁ re and explosion. Furnaces also have ﬂ ames, and ﬂ ames can ignite combustibles. Learn why all high-temperature processing areas are not designated as “hazardous-classiﬁ ed.” 22 22 Now You Know Railroads Return When we think of railroads, we typically think of our grandfather’s time. Certainly, railroads are an emblem of the past, but did you know that the railroads are a $78 billion industry? Did you also know that the railroad is making a comeback? 24 26 MTI Proﬁ le – Furnace Parts, LLC IHEA Proﬁ le – IHEA Goes International SPECIAL SECTIONS 56 Commercial Heat Treaters Directory 64 Commercial Heat-Treating Capabilities Directory Industrial Heat Treaters Director y Homogenize Advanced Heat Treat Corp., Cullman Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic, listed Boaz -see Bluewater previously our ad on page of the Thermal Solutions, 9 CMC of their Athens database Impact registry Metals, Pell an unrivaled with Pinson City a detailed the by Valley Heat will ﬁ nd time Treating, alphabetically pages, you Rex Heat … only this broken down Treat -Alabama Pinson Heat these is heat treaters Inc., Anniston Coleman Heat This section commercial Treating, valuable 2011 Commercial and services. 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