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Author Archives: Metlab Heat Treating
Black Oxide Treatment for Architectural products
Black oxide, or blackening or bluing, is a chemical conversion coating that provides corrosion resistance and a decorative black finish to metal surfaces. It is commonly used on architectural metal products to enhance their appearance and protect them from rust … Continue reading
Metlab Boosts Black Oxide Capabilities with New Production Line
Metlab has recently added a second production line to bolster its black oxide capabilities, providing the company with an additional 50% boost in capacity. The new line consists of nine (9) individual tanks, a caustic cleaning tank, an acid tank, … Continue reading
Heat Treating Podcast Featuring Metlab
Metlab was recently featured in the Heat Treat podcast discussing” ultra large gears” and very deep carburizing. Host Carlo Torres interviews Mark Podob, Metlab’s company owner and president, during the podcast. They review Mark’s professional background and how Metlab originated. … Continue reading
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Heat Treating Parts For Rowan University’s Motorsports Car
Metlab Heat Treating continues to encourage and support educational institutions with the development of new motorsport vehicles. Rowan University, located in Glassboro, NJ, has a team of engineering students who design, build, and race these cars each year. Metlab provides … Continue reading
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Metlab Employee Passing
Longtime Metlab employee Robert J. (Bob) Swanlund of Philadelphia passed away suddenly at his residence last week. Bob was the beloved husband of Sharon, married for over 30 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Anthony and Brianna. He will be … Continue reading
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Nitriding Car Parts
Metlab provides many services and solutions for the automotive industry. Occasionally, customers will contact Metlab with heat treating projects for their personal sports cars. Additionally, professional automobile restorers utilize these services on classic cars. The owner of a late model … Continue reading
Heat Treating Services For SAE Automotive Programs
Many universities have engineering programs which include SAE International’s Collegiate Design Series competitions. These competitions afford students the opportunity to design, build and test the performance of a real vehicle and then to compete with other students around the globe … Continue reading
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Cryogenic Processing at Metlab
Cryogenic processing is a special type of heat-treating process that involves cooling heat-treated steels and other metals to temperatures lower than -300°F. The deep chilling of heat-treated parts allows the metal molecules to be brought to “cryogenic stillness” to improve … Continue reading
Metlab Employee Wins 40 Under 40 Award
Metlab prides itself on hiring and developing great employees. Metlab’s Facility Manager, Shane Parrish, was chosen as one of Heat Treat Today’s “40 Under 40” industry employees and was awarded the Heat Treat Industry Young Leader Certificate. Shane Parrish, Facility … Continue reading
Metlab Hires Quality Manager
Metlab continues to build a successful business by providing quality heat treating and surface finishing services for its customers. To ensure this legacy, Metlab has recently hired Tom Guilliams as the Quality Manager for the company. Tom Guilliams – Metlab … Continue reading
