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Read all about what’s been going on in the industries we serve, current events, and innovation by Lindberg/MPH. Continue to check back as we are continuously adding new blogs!

Saving Stacks with Stackable Hot Stamp Furnaces

Hot stamping is a manufacturing process that involves forming complex automobile parts in a single step pattern. It creates lighter and stronger components which improves overall safety in modern vehicles. The process of hot stamping for the automotive industry creates a multi-component part that is stronger than a similar welded component.

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How Heat Treat Furnaces Play a Role in the Firearms Market

The defense industry uses a variety of equipment that requires heat treatment during the manufacturing process. Firearms used by the military are manufactured under stringent standards to ensure quality and reliability. Heat treat processes are used on components and material used in firearms to ensure they meet industry specifications.

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The Use of Laboratory Furnaces in the Healthcare Industry

Furnaces are used across all industries for a multitude of processes. The healthcare industry is no exception. There are a variety of light industrial furnaces used in laboratories including box, tube, and crucible models. These furnaces are used for a range of applications from drying microscope slides to testing the stability of products at different temperatures or environmental stresses, such as changes in temperature, light, and humidity. Below are 3 other common applications lab furnaces are used for in the healthcare sector.

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The Benefits of Preventive Maintenance

Reactive maintenance in itself is expensive, as it is usually associated with downtime and halts in production. As its name suggests, preventive maintenance prevents these failures from occurring, which translates into cost savings for manufacturers. In fact, research shows that preventive maintenance can result in a 12 to 18 percent cost savings verses other reactive maintenance programs.

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LMPH Year in Review 2019

During 2019 our team at Lindberg/MPH shipped heat treat furnaces and non-ferrous melting and holding equipment to customers in a wide range of industries. In addition to fulfilling equipment orders this past year, the employees of the Lindberg/MPH also participated in a number of company and community events.

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A Solid Bond: The Use of Sintering Furnaces in Additive Manufacturing

In recent years we have seen an explosion of additive manufacturing. It gets its name "additive" as you are adding material to create the part whereas with conventional methods, you are typically removing material from a block or ingot to achieve your desired end results by cutting and machining.

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From the Field to Your Table: How Heat Treatment is Used in Harvest Equipment

As we near the end of harvest season and farmers are busy gathering the remaining crops in the fields, it’s the perfect time to touch on how methods of harvesting have evolved over time and how heat treatment plays a role in bringing this season’s harvest to your table.

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The History of Hot Stamping in the Automotive Industry

Hot stamping is a manufacturing process used by the automotive industry to create stronger, lighter components which in turn improves the fuel efficiency and safety in vehicles. Hot stamping allows manufacturers to form relatively complex parts in a single-step pattern.

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Pit Furnaces: The Swiss Army Knife of Heat Treating

Manufacturers often refer to pit furnaces as the “Swiss Army knife” of heat treating. Swiss Army knives are world renowned for their versatility and usefulness, and the same is true for pit furnaces. Also known as top loading furnaces, pit furnaces are easy to use, cost effective, and energy efficient. Pit furnaces are also versatile, in that they can perform two important heat treatment processes: gas nitriding and carburizing. This versatility is what makes the pit furnace an essential part of any heat treatment application.

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Steam Treating Everyday Objects

Many objects we use daily are known to be steam treated to improve their overall durability, such as powdered metal objects, hand tools, drill bits, and saw bits. The typical steam treating process involves placing parts in a steam treat unit, then heating the items to approximately 1000° F. Heat treat furnaces are the best in providing the optimal environment for steam treating.

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How Foundry Techniques Play a Role in the Production of Modern Prosthetics and Implants

A foundry casts parts out of aluminum, steel, and other metals using different casting methods. Each method depends on customer specifications and the type of metal being cast. Many businesses and manufacturing processes rely on metal casts made from a foundry. The foundry industry is recognized as one of the most fundamental industries in the world.

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The Need for Heat Treating in the Aerospace Industry: Part 2

The aerospace industry has come a long way since the Wright brothers took to the sky in the first heavier-than-air flight in 1903. Today’s aircrafts can fly faster and farther than ever before, largely due to improvements in technology and the materials used to design modern aircrafts, but one thing remains the same – the use of aluminum.

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The Need for Heat Treating in the Aerospace Industry: Part 1

Since its inception over 100 years ago, the aerospace industry continues to reach new heights, largely due to advances in technology and improvements in manufacturing processes.

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The Use of Case Hardening to Improve Wear Resistance in Metal Components

Case hardening is a heat-treating process that optimizes wear resistance of a manufactured part or component while minimizing the piece’s fragility and failure. Manufacturers in a range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas use case hardening furnaces.

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What’s in Store for 2019

Lindberg/MPH had another great year of growth in 2018 and we are expecting another year of excitement in 2019. Throughout the year we shipped equipment to customers in industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, electronics, oil & gas, technology, and more.

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Lindberg/MPH - Looking Back at the Successful 2018

It’s been a busy year here at Lindberg/MPH! As the calendar turns to 2019, we’d like to take a look back at 2018. During 2018, we shipped 130 pieces of equipment to customers in a range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, electronics, R&D, oil & gas, and technology.

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Annealing: Not a one size fits all heat treatment

Annealing is a method of heat treatment that changes a material’s strength and hardness. Steel manufacturers commonly use annealing to relieve internal stresses that may cause product failure. Annealing is also used to create a uniform, homogeneous internal structure which in turn strengthens the steel. When materials such as aluminum and glass are annealed, they are more workable and less brittle. Annealing is not a one size fits all process.

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Over 100 Years of History and Counting

A recent article in Harvard Business Review analyzed “How Winning Organizations Last 100 Years.” Among the details of the authors’ study, the writers asserted that “centennials” stay ahead by being “radically traditional – with a stable core, but a disruptive edge.”

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Tempering Steel in the Manufacturing Process - Part 2

As a continuation of last month's blog on the tempering process, this month we will delve further into the process and its use in the aerospace industry. The required operating temperature used to temper steel varies according to the type of steel being treated and the intended metal properties.

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Tempering Steel in the Manufacturing Process - Part 1

Steel is used in products from almost every industry and goes through a variety of heat treat processes prior to reaching the end product manufacturing stage. Tempering is a heat treat process used to reduce the frailness in hardened steel and remove internal strains resulting from other metal treatment processes, such as hardening and quenching.

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The Use of Nitriding in the Automotive Industry: Part 2

A vehicle contains thousands of material components produced by a wide variety of technologies and applications. Each of these technologies or applications ensures that the components satisfy customer needs and withstand wear and tear for years.

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The Use of Nitriding in the Automotive Industry: Part 1

The automotive industry relies on steel to manufacture safe, durable vehicles that last for years. The steel used in automobile components goes through a range of heat treatment processes to increase its strength.

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More Than Just a Bit: Carburization in the Oil Industry

Americans use about 391.73 million gallons of gas every day. We use gas to power cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, end loaders, compressors, lawn mowers, and countless other machines.

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Visit the Lindberg/MPH Booth at the 2018 AFS Metalcasting Congress

Lindberg/MPH is exhibiting at the AFS Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas. The show will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center from April 3-5, 2018. This event is put on by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and attracts leaders in the Metalcasting industry from all around the United States.

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From the Ground to Your Tank: The Role Carburizing Plays in the Manufacturing of Oil Drill Bits-Part 2

Humans have been drilling for oil for centuries. The first oil wells were drilled in about 347 C.E. in China in which people used bits attached to bamboo poles. Because they were using rudimentary tools and techniques, broken drill bits were a problem early on.

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From the Ground to Your Tank: The Role Carburizing Plays in the Manufacturing of Oil Drill Bits-Part 1

The gas that fuels your vehicle begins its journey from deep in the ground. Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined liquid fossil fuel found in the earth. Also known as petroleum, crude oil consists of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials, such as nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.

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Looking Forward to 2018 at Lindberg/MPH

Throughout 2017, our blog series reviewed all the ways our products play a role in the things you use in your everyday life. As you may know, heat treatments alter the physical and mechanical properties of metal without changing its shape.

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Lindberg/MPH – A 2017 Year in Review

The end of each year is a time to reflect on the events and successes of the previous 12 months. Our Lindberg/MPH family celebrated an especially strong year in 2017, enjoying record growth in supplying equipment for the automotive, foundry, electronics, R&D, marine, health care and mining industries. Lindberg/MPH also ‘paid it forward’ with the United Way to give back to the community through employee donations.

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Hot Stamping Answers the Call for Lightweight, High Strength Steel for the Automotive Industry

Despite low gas prices, fuel economy is important to today’s consumers. In fact, in a survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, 53 percent of American vehicle owners expect their next car to have better fuel economy.

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The Use of Lab Furnaces for Testing Products and Processes

Many of the products or components within the products we use during our day have been tested under heat prior to reaching the marketplace.

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Heat Treating in the Sports Industry

The professional sports industry has played an integral role in the culture and history in America. Millions of people spend their evenings and weekends watching their favorite teams or athletes compete in the sports love. As a continuation to our “How Heat-Treating Effects Our Everyday Lives”, this month we will delve into the role it plays in your evening and weekend sports entertainment.

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How Heat Plays a Role in Keeping You Cool on the Lake

One of the most beloved summer time activities is spending time at the lake. When you are enjoying a cruise around the lake, you probably don’t think about how your boat was made or the role that heat treating played. As a continuation of our series on how heat treating plays a role in nearly everything we do, we would like to focus on how it contributes to your day at the lake.

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The Use of Heat to Strengthen Recreational Equipment

Recreational products and equipment used for summer activities undergo a great deal of stress while being used. The items used during this busy season span a gamut of activities from bikes and playground equipment to golf clubs and roller coasters. Manufacturers of these products use heat treating processes to increase their strength and durability so that by the time they reach their final location they will last for years to come.

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How Does the Heat Treating Industry Affect Agriculture and Farming?

Agriculture and farming are a bigger part of our daily lives than we may realize. Without the hardworking men and women in these sectors, the food that we consume throughout the day would undoubtedly look a lot different than it does now

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A Recipe for Success: The manufacturing of cookware

Take a look around your kitchen and you might find that you have some sort of cast iron skillet, nonstick coated pot or pan laying around. From meats and roasts, to stir fry and roasted vegetables, these pans are a popular choice for cooking. Most of the metal cookware in your kitchen has been processed using heat. From the casting of its shape to the non-stick coating that makes clean up a breeze, your kitchen is full of items that Lindberg/MPH has had a hand in manufacturing.

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Heat Treatment in the Automotive Industry

To kick off our blog series on the many products processed in an industrial furnace, we would like to highlight the automotive industry. The vehicles that we use to travel to work, home, activities and beyond are built almost entirely of components processed using an application requiring heat. Not all of the applications require a melting furnace or heat treating furnace. Some require an industrial oven at a lower temperature, but for this blog we are going to focus on the role Lindberg/MPH furnaces play in automotive production.

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Lindberg/MPH – In your everyday life

This year at Lindberg/MPH, we want to showcase the many ways that our products effect your everyday life. From medical devices that need to be heat tested to automobile parts that are cast to aircraft components that need stress relieving, you’ll be surprised by the number of everyday items that require an industrial furnace or non-ferrous melting and holding piece of equipment.

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Lindberg/MPH Invests in the Future

Here at Lindberg/MPH we have experienced continued growth and success during recent years and see this trend continuing through 2017. Lindberg/MPH has been designing and manufacturing heat treat furnaces and non-ferrous melting equipment for over 100 years.

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End-of-the-Year Recap: Looking Back on 2016

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of our top accomplishments and favorite initiatives completed in 2016. From an award from our local Chamber of Commerce to our commitment to workplace safety and the environment and even the unveiling of our latest facility, here’s what Lindberg/MPH has been up to in 2016.

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Customer Retention: The Key to Success

Customer retention is a key component to success for any business. From developing a relationship and gaining the customer’s trust for the first order to delivering a quality product that meets the customer’s needs, this process requires a team of employees that is dedicated to serving the customer.

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Come Visit Lindberg/MPH at FNA 2016

The Metal Treating Institute and its media partner Industrial Heating Magazine have organized the 12th Furnaces North America (FNA) show that will be taking place at the Nashville Convention Center October 4-5.

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Come Visit Lindberg/MPH at NADCA 2016

The NADCA (North American Die Casting Association), which promotes the growth and development of the die casting industry in the global marketplace is hosting the Die Casting Congress & Tabletop show from September 26-28, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Heating Up the Foundry Industry

The foundry industry is essential to the manufacturing and production of many products. A foundry casts parts out of steel, aluminum, and other metals using different casting methods depending on the customer specifications, and the metal being cast.

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LMPH Celebrates Four Years with No Lost Time Injuries!

Something that everyone in manufacturing can agree upon is the importance of safety. Because of this, there are governmental agencies in place who are charged with formulating laws and regulations that are designed to protect nearly all employees within the United States.

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How are Women in Manufacturing Reshaping the Industry?

As a leader in the field of heat processing and custom engineered systems and equipment, Lindberg/MPH’s workforce includes eight women who are engaged within various aspects of the business.

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Lindberg/MPH Focuses on Energy Efficiency Year-Round

Natural resources are in finite supply, and resource conservation is essential in order to ensure the health of the planet. Through the preservation of natural resources, humans can promote sustainability and ensure future generations have the same access to resources as today’s generation. The process of improving sustainability relies on minimizing consumption, conserving resources, and utilizing renewable energy sources as much as possible.

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Visit Us at the 2016 CAST Expo

buyers, making it a very versatile expo for all in attendance. Lindberg/MPH will be exhibiting in booth #3149. Stop by to learn about their wide variety of products from heat treat furnaces like industrial box furnaces, pit furnaces, integral quench furnaces, and light industrial furnaces to non-ferrous melting and holding furnaces like single chamber wet hearth melting furnaces for aluminum, two chamber stack melters, and aluminum holding equipment.

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Lindberg/MPH Gains West Coast Manufacturing Capabilities

Lindberg/MPH now has manufacturing capabilities on the West Coast, and we are excited to share the news! With a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Brea, CA outfitted with the latest manufacturing technologies, we will be able to manufacture and deliver our furnaces to our West Coast customers more competitively.

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Lindberg/MPH Earns Entrepreneur of the Year - Manufacturing Sector

We were recently presented with the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce’s “2015 Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year” award. The award represents our efforts towards building a better community in Southwest Michigan. The Lindberg/MPH team of employees is very proud of this achievement!

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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance on Your Industrial Furnace

Industrial furnaces do a great deal of work each day, and if they are working properly, they are going to see some normal wear and tear. There is not much to be done about that. However, with regular maintenance and preventative care, any industrial furnace can be kept functioning properly and efficiently, which minimizes downtime for major repairs and improves productivity.

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Lindberg/MPH Employees Give Back During the Holidays

The holidays are always a joyous time of year. They are a time to connect with loved ones, a time to celebrate a year of good tidings, and a time to share and give back to the community. While we enjoy beautiful lights and delicious food, we also take time to be thoughtful and caring of those in need during the season.

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2015 Die Casting Congress & Exposition Wrap-Up

Die Casting Congress & Exposition

The 2015 Die Casting Congress and Exposition took place at the Indianapolis Convention Center from October 5th to the 7th, 2015. With a phenomenal range of vendors and exhibitors, visitors were able to see all that the industry has to offer.

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Heat Treat 2015

ASM Heat Treating Society Conference & Exposition

Lindberg/MPH is proud to announce we will be joining hundreds of other influencers, innovators and forward thinkers in the fields of heat processing and custom engineering equipment at the 28th annual ASM Heat Treating Conference and Exposition.

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