Dayton Chapter 2007-2008 Holiday Tech Meeting
Bodycote Kolsterising
William Melvin
Bodycote Thermal Processing
Location:
5:30
p.m. Social
Chantrells Restaurant
6:30
p.m. Dinner ($20.00, Students: FREE) 20
Commercial Way
7:30
p.m. Program
Springboro, Ohio
937-743-6073
For Reservations: Menu:
Call Chuck Woods 937-236-8315 Something Good, Really Good
E-mail: cwoods@globalms.com Belgium Carrots, Country Green Beans
On-line: http://www.asm-dayton.org Fresh
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Rice Pilaf & Mushrooms
By 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Garden Salad, BBQ Meatballs
Rolls, Fruit Bowl and Brownies,
Beverage
ABSTRACT
The Kolsterising® process is a proven method for the surface hardening of austenitic stainless steel by the diffusion of carbon. Developed in the Netherlands twenty years ago, the technology is now being further developed in North America. This presentation intends to highlight the improvements typically seen in key mechanical properties, including resistance to galling, wear resistance, fatigue life, and resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking. Untypically, due to the nature of the process, these properties are generally improved without the usual associated reduction in corrosion resistance. Property improvements will be demonstrated using both new and existing data from Europe and North America.
SPEAKER BIO
William Melvin, National Technical Sales Representative, Bodycote Thermal Processing
William Melvin is the National Technical Sales Representative for Bodycote Thermal Processing specializing in the Kolsterising® treatment process. He spends a good portion of his time introducing the engineering community at large to the Kolsterising® treatment process as well handling the ongoing sales effort put forth by Bodycote for this innovative treatment process. Mr. Melvin’s career with Bodycote started on the shop floor as a Load Make Up Technician for the Hot Isostatic Pressing Groups facility in Andover, Mass. Over time he worked his way up through the ranks to the position of Operations Manager for the HIP Group, a position he held for a dozen years. He resides in Gloucester, Massachusetts with his wife and three children.