From the Wire

AMETEK SPECIALTY METAL PRODUCTS SEES RISE IN DEMAND FOR HIGH PURITY NICKEL STRIP FOR BATTERY APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS

Wallingford, CT, USA (Sept.

8, 2020) – Specialty metal strip and wire manufacturer, AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP), is not letting the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic affect its operations. The business is reporting increased levels of global demand for its high purity nickel strip products across a number of sectors. AMETEK SMP’s precision nickel strip is engineered for critical battery connector applications in the electronics, medical, electric vehicles, defense, aerospace, and oil and gas markets. Customers have reported high levels of satisfaction with the pure nickel strip, thanks to its excellent electrical conductivity. SMP uses wrought powder metallurgy to custom-make the strip, achieving a 99.98 percent purity, which delivers 15-20% higher conductivity than traditional cast strip materials and therefore greater power transmission in batteries. The business presented its high purity nickel strip products at the recent International Battery Seminar and Exhibition, held a few weeks ago on a virtual platform

for the first time in the event’s history. AMETEK SMP Wallingford engineers joined fellow exhibitors, interacting with customers, decisionmakers, and industry experts through live-chat, scheduled events, and on-demand downloads. Matthew Lappen, Sales & Marketing Director for Strip Products at AMETEK SMP says, “We are thrilled with the interest that our high purity nickel strip products have received from customers across the world. Despite the interruptions caused by COVID-19, we are encouraged by the demand and are proud of our teams for rising to the challenge to fulfil customers’ expectations. Our purity increases conductivity by 15% and power is carried to the battery via a smaller, thinner strip, which saves costs without compromising on performance.” Along with nickel strip, AMETEK SMP Wallingford also manufactures a range of high-tolerance custom shaped wire products, shaped components, and thermal management materials. Products can be customized and are used in multiple specialist applications across the world.

ROLLED ALLOYS DIRECTOR OF METALLURGICAL SERVICES, MARC GLASSER REAPPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE HEAT TREATING SOCIETY

The Heat Treating Society is a premier membership society dedicated to the advancement of heat treating as a theoretical and applied discipline. ASM International created the Heat Treating Society to provide focused leadership, communications, and service development to this vital member group. HTS recently announced the new board members that were selected for 2020. Among the listed members was Rolled Alloys Director of Metallurgical Services, Marc Glasser. He has been reappointed to serve on the board for the 2020-2023 term. Marc has been with Rolled Alloys since 2012 and has over 39 years of experience working in materials science and engineering. We would like to congratulate Marc Glasser on his reappointment and we look forward to his continued contributions to the Heat Treating Society.

CENTRO-METALCUT TO BUILD NEW TRAVELING TRACK GRINDER FOR OHIO STEEL PRODUCER

Machesney Park, Illinois (August

24, 2020) – Centro-Metalcut, a USA based leading manufacturer of abrasive saws and conditioning grinders for the steel industry, has recently secured an order to design and build a new Track Grinder, also known as a traveling grinder. This is the second machine order from this steel producer in 2 years; the first was built in 2019. The Track Grinder, currently in production in Centro-Metalcuts’ facility near Rockford, IL features a 250HP main grinding motor at a 45-degree orientation to the material being processed, which is mounted on a rugged platform that traverses on heavy-duty rails along the material. The Track Grinder operates at speeds up to 100 feet per minute, with quick reversal speeds. Industry leading control technology compliment the complete system for superior surface finishes. Included with the grinder system is an inline slab turning system for maximized grinding efficiency. To complete the grinding system a 15,000 CFM high efficiency cartridge dust collector with HEPA filtration is being supplied. “Centro-Metalcut prides ourselves on the relationships we build with our Fairfield, OH – Rolled Alloys announces expanded processing capabilities with the investment in a Trumpf TruLaser 3030 CO2 laser machine. This laser is equipped with a 3200KW resonator and can cut nickel alloys up to 0.1875” thick. This machine further adds to our wide range of cutting capabilities for stainless, nickel, cobalt, and titanium products including multiple lasers, water jet, shearing, precision coil leveling, inspection, deburr, and finishing equipment. This laser builds on our commitment to provide ample capacity and the best efficiencies to our customers. Features of this machine include 60”x120”

customers. We are excited to continue our long standing relationship with this industry leader by supplying them another grinding system. It is important to us to create reliable equipment that provides customers the confidence needed to place a repeat order,” says Derek Wheeler, V.P. of Sales for Quantum Design. To see photos of similar track grinders, and all other equipment models designed and built by Centro-Metalcut, visit www.centrometalcut.com. About Centro-Metalcut Centro-Metalcut, operating under the ownership of Quantum Design Inc., is the industry leader when it comes to engineering and building cutting and grinding machines. Centro-Metalcut’s progressive equipment designs are a result of many years of experience and continual technical improvement. With products in virtually every large steel mill in the world, Centro-Metalcut has become a globally known industry leader. Every machine built is fully tested to the highest quality standards and workmanship. The company strives to build relationships with clients that can lasts many

ROLLED ALLOYS ANNOUNCES NEW LASER

years to come.

rotating beds for maximizing production, along with automatic lens and nozzle replacements for improved quality and reliability. Once the certification process is complete, this laser will produce cut parts that meet a wide range of stringent aircraft specifications. As one of the largest suppliers of stainless steels, nickel, cobalt and titanium alloys, Rolled Alloys maintains 13 locations across North America and Asia, with additional representatives in Europe.

For additional information about the company, please visit www.rolledalloys.com.

SOLAR MANUFACTURING ADDS MET-PRO, INC. AS MICHIGAN REP

Sellersville, PA, August 31, 2020 – Solar Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Aaron Ackerman of Met-Pro, Inc. will assume the role of Sales Representative for Michigan. Aaron started in the thermal processing industry in 2004 with Wirco and worked through the ranks from Account Manager to Business Development Manager. He traveled all over the USA, Canada and Mexico helping customers with their alloy needs for furnaces. In 2017, Aaron joined Met-Pro with previous owner, John Hansen, and in June 2018, Aaron took over the business.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (October

1, 2020) – For the second year in a row, Vested Metals International, a specialty metals raw material distribution and metallurgical consulting company based in St. Augustine, Florida, has been named one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America. With president and founder Viv Helwig at the helm, Vested Metals is currently listed at number 1,036 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 List, the nation’s most prestigious ranking for independent businesses. “Going into our fourth quarter of business, we’re honored to receive national recognition for the services we provide to the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets,” explained Helwig. “We’ve also been fortunate enough to be recognized regionally as the 58th fastest growing business in Florida, which is a true testament to our team’s dedication.” Aside from Vested Metals’ recent Inc. 5000 accolade, the company has recently been named #6 on Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2020 “Fast 50” and a finalist in GrowFL’s “Florida Companies to Watch” as well as Helwig, himself, being recognized as the MinorityOwned Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Northern

Aaron states, “When the opportunity came up to work with the Jones’ family, and their line of vacuum furnaces, I knew it would be a great fit to our lineup of the best suppliers in the world in the thermal processing industry. For more information on Met-Pro, Inc., contact Aaron at aaron@metproinc.net. For additional information on Solar Manufacturing, contact Adam Jones at adam@ solarmfg.com or 267-384-5040 x1525, and visit solarmfg.

RECENT ACCOLADES PROPEL VESTED METALS TO NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Florida-based metals distribution company makes ‘Inc. 5000 List’ for second year in a row

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region of Florida. “Through Viv’s entrepreneurial vision and steadfast leadership, Vested Metals has continued to demonstrate sustainable growth year after year, and has quickly established itself as a quintessential fabric of our local economy and an inspiration to other businesses,” said Joy Andrews, St. Johns County, Florida Deputy County Administrator. “We are proud that St. Johns County is home to Vested Metals.” Established in 2014, Vested Metals International procures hard-to-find metals like titanium, cobalt alloys, copper, brass, and bronze used to manufacture everything from the fan blades of Rolls-Royce airplane engines to implant prosthesis used in spinal fusion surgery. The company currently boasts 13 employees and has expanded its specialty stainless steel bar offerings and added titanium plate to its portfolio as well as machinery such as a waterjet machine and fully-automated production saw in its recently expanded facility. “I’m incredibly proud of our team and can’t wait to see what 2021 brings,” said Helwig. “We’re steadily creating jobs at a time when they are needed most.”