IndustrialHeating December 2011 : Page 6COLUMNS 14 Editorial Just Say No to Regulations Regulations are a vicious circle with consequences. Regulations create business uncertainty, which creates uncertainty for business leaders. The uncertainty prevents hiring, and unemployment stays high. None of this helps businesses to grow and people to be hired. New regula-tions perpetuate the circle and keep unemployment high. Say no! 14 16 Federal Triangle Restoring Federal Constitutionality As the 2012 election looms, Barry Ashby asks a simple, yet important, question: What is the proper role of government in our lives? You might want to reread the history of the founding of this country before you answer. 16 18 The Heat Treat Doctor™ Material Certifi cation Sheets: What They Are and How They Help When trying to determine a material’s response to heat treatment, it is important to understand the form, prior treatments, chemical composition, grain size, hardenability and perhaps even the mechanical properties from which the parts were manufactured. 22 MTI Profi le – Pacifi c Metallurgical Inc. 18 DEPARTMENTS 24 Industry News 36 Industry Events 36 IH Economic Indicators 66 Literature Showcase 68 Products 77 Aftermarket 79 Classifi ed Marketplace 86 Advertiser Index SPECIAL SECTIONS 63 HTS insider News from the ASM Heat Treating Society 70 Product Roundup A showcase of products and technologies the industry has to offer. INDUSTRIAL HEATING (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 subscriptions to qualifi ed individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, 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 returns (Canada) to Pitney Bowes, 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 at (248) 244-6499 or KalbR@bnpmedia.com. 22 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 December 2011 -IndustrialHeating.com Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
