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Learn the core prinicples of thermal heat treatment and discover the performance and durability of Bluewater Thermal Solutions.

Learn the core prinicples of thermal heat treatment and discover the performance and durability of Bluewater Thermal Solutions.


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Batch vs. Continuous Heat Treatment: What’s the Right Fit for Your Parts?

While metals have many properties that make them the preferred material for many projects, for some applications, additional processing is required to improve the mechanical properties. One process that can enhance properties, such as...

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Bluewater Proud to Join U.S. DOE Secretary’s Visit to Argonne National Laboratory Highlighting Manufacturing Innovation

Honored to Participate at Argonne National Laboratory Bluewater Thermal Solutions was honored to participate in a landmark event at Argonne National Laboratory, where U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright engaged in a...

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What Buyers Should Know About Specifying Heat Treatment on RFQs

When submitting a request for quotation (RFQ) for the heat treatment of metal parts, as a buyer, you are responsible for ensuring that correct and relevant information is included so that an accurate and timely quote can be issued. Heat...

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Bluewater Thermal Solutions Appoints Patrick McKenna as Chief Executive Officer

BWT LLC (“Bluewater Thermal Solutions” or “Bluewater”), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), today announced the appointment of Patrick McKenna as Chief Executive Officer and...

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What is Brazing? A Guide to Methods, Common Pitfalls, and Selecting A Brazing Partner

Brazing is a precision metal-joining process that offers numerous advantages for components requiring strong, permanent joints without compromising the integrity of the base metals. By heating metals and using a filler metal with a lower...

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Get Selective and Precise Hardening with Induction Hardening

Induction hardening is a heat treatment process that enhances the surface hardness and wear resistance of metal components. Using electromagnetic induction, this method selectively heats specific areas of a part, allowing for precise...

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Do I Need Annealing or Metal Stress Relieving?

What is Annealing? Annealing is a heat treatment process that enhances the ductility and reduces the hardness of metal, making it more workable. This process is particularly useful for materials that need improved machinability, reduced...

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Everything You Need to Know About Carburizing and Carbonitriding

Surface hardening of metal components is often necessary to ensure their performance and longevity. Carburizing and carbonitriding are two processes often used to increase the surface hardness of metals. This blog will provide what you need...

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The Hardening and Tempering Process: A Blueprint for Durable Metal Components

The hardening and tempering process is essential in industries where the durability and performance of metal components directly affect safety, efficiency, and longevity. At Bluewater Thermal Solutions, we specialize in heat-treating...

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