LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Air
Products (NYSE:APD) is committed to helping metals processors
around the world improve product quality, reduce operating costs,
increase yields, and enhance processing windows. As part of this
effort, the company will introduce its new continuous dew point
monitoring system among its range of industrial gases, equipment,
and technology solutions for powder metallurgy and additive
manufacturing at POWDERMET2016 in Boston,
Mass., from June 6-7.
Maintaining the appropriate atmosphere conditions in each
furnace zone is critical to achieve consistent sintered product
quality. The atmosphere dew point is an important parameter,
however, continuous monitoring of the dew point in the hot zone can
be challenging. Dew point readings can drift significantly, causing
erroneous measurement and necessitating frequent cleaning,
recalibration, and sensor replacement. With Air Products'
continuous dew point monitoring system, these issues can be
significantly mitigated. Additionally, continuous dew point
monitoring helps manufacturers comply with CQI-9 and NADCAP
requirements, and enables operators to plan ahead for shutdowns and
preventive maintenance of their furnaces.
Tradeshow attendees are invited to stop by Air Products booth
319 to speak with a knowledgeable representative about the
challenges they face in their day-to-day operations. In addition to
gases, equipment, and technology solutions, Air Products' technical
specialists can provide applications knowledge and consulting
services for a variety of processes, including powder production,
sintering, heat treating, inerting, and additive manufacturing.
Air Products also operates laboratories in Allentown, Pa., where it can perform metals
processing research and applications development, as well as
testing for simulating, troubleshooting, and optimizing customer
operations. Frequently used work tools include heat treating
furnaces with a wide variety of atmospheres, metallurgical
examinations, atmosphere analyses, thermodynamic equilibrium and
diffusional calculations, as well as computational fluid dynamics
modeling. Air Products provides customer support for ongoing
operational efficiency, product quality improvements, and new
process development projects.
For more information about Air Products' complete portfolio of
offerings for the metals processing industry, call 800-654-4567,
email gigmrktg@airproducts.com, or visit www.airproducts.com/mp.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company
celebrating 75 years of operation. The company's core Industrial
Gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related
equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and
petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and beverage. Air
Products is also the world's leading supplier of liquefied natural
gas process technology and equipment. The company's Materials
Technologies business serves the semiconductor, polyurethanes,
cleaning and coatings, and adhesives industries.
The company had fiscal 2015 sales of $9.9
billion and was ranked number 284 on the Fortune 500 annual
list of public companies. Approximately 20,000 employees in 50
countries strive to make Air Products the world's safest and best
performing Industrial Gases company, providing sustainable
offerings and excellent service to all customers. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
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