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August 13, 202636 min

Heat Treat Radio #136: Steelhead Acquires Visual Shop and Bluestreak — What Heat Treaters Need to Know

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

July 23, 202634 min

Heat Treat Radio #135: Modernizing Heat Treat with a Unified Process Platform

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

June 24, 202641 min

Heat Treat Radio #134: Optimizing Power Delivery in Thermal Processing

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

May 28, 202642 min

Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing

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.

May 28, 202642 min

Heat Treat Radio #133: Process Qualification & Recipe Development in Vacuum Carburizing

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.

April 30, 202630 min

Heat Treat Radio #132: Must-Attend Heat Treat Events of 2026 and Beyond

In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today, to break down the most important heat treat industry events on the horizon. From the massive international state of the THERMPROCESS trade show to the technical knowledge of Furnaces North America, they explore where those in the industry can learn, network, and grow. The conversation also highlights Heat Treat Today’s own events, including Heat Treat Bootcamp and Helium Leak Detection seminars. Together, they offer practical guidance on choosing the right events to stay engaged and informed in today’s heat treating landscape. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

March 26, 202634 min

Heat Treat Radio #131: Beyond Calibration: Real-World Accuracy in Heat Treat Measurement

What does it really take to achieve accurate temperature measurement in real heat treat production? In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, host Heather Falcone sits down with Dr. Steve Offley, product marketing manager at Phoenix TM, to explore the science behind thru-process monitoring, thermal barriers, and data logger performance. From cold junction compensation to real-world shop floor challenges, they unpack why lab accuracy doesn’t always translate to production and what heat treaters can do about it. Tune in to learn how to ensure your temperature data is as reliable as the parts you produce. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

February 26, 202634 min

Heat Treat Radio #130: AMS2750 Pyrometry Best Practices

Heat Treat Radio host Heather Falcone is joined by Andrew Bassett, president of Aerospace Testing and Pyrometry, for a deep dive into AMS2750 and best practices for managing pyrometry compliance. Drawing on more than 35 years of hands-on experience and his role on the AMS2750 writing team, Bassett explains how the specification has evolved and why pyrometry continues to drive a majority of audit findings. The conversation explores common compliance pitfalls, practical system-level solutions, and how heat treaters can better prepare for audits without over testing. Falcone and Bassett also discuss the value of industry involvement in shaping standards that directly impact daily heat treating operations. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

January 22, 20261 hr 0 min

Heat Treat Radio #129: Understanding U.S. Energy Initiatives and Their Impact on Heat Treating

In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Doug Glenn sits down with Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel Treating to examine U.S. energy initiatives and their implications for the heat treating industry. Mouilleseaux, who also chairs the Metal Treating Institute Regulatory Task Force, provides context on energy costs, emissions data, and the practical challenges associated with electrification and alternative fuels in industrial heating. The discussion explores how policy decisions affect energy reliability and day-to-day manufacturing operations, and whether current approaches align with the operational realities of heat treating. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

December 18, 202530 min

Heat Treat Radio 128: Silicon Carbide Without Transformers: How Is That Possible?

In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Tony Busch of Control Concepts, Christina Clowes of I Squared R, and Dr. Stephen Feldbauer of Abbott Furnace Company join host Doug Glenn to discuss a new transformer-free approach to electrically heated furnaces. The group walks through how SCR power controllers paired directly with silicon carbide heating elements can reduce system cost, simplify design, and improve control accuracy. They also explore the global adoption of zero-cross technology and its growing relevance in North America. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio