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EDITORIAL
Maintaining the value of
our Society requires im-
proving areas such as
education, dissemination of tech-
nical information, volunteerism,
and membership. HTS is continu-
ally evaluating new ideas to keep
members at the cutting edge
of technology, products, and
processes.
Every so often, we ask our members how the Society is
doing andwhat it could do better in the future to servemem-
ber needs. With this in mind, a survey was sent out recently
andwewill look closely at the feedback to prioritize efforts in
the areas that require attention.
Training is of prime importance, and the HTS Education
Committee is evaluating current courses to improve content
and value, as well as looking at areas where there is a need
for additional high-value, practical training materials. This is
an ongoing project tomake sure the Society is delivering the
right products to our members and the industry as a whole.
Last year, ASM published four new handbook volumes
on heat treating, replacing the old single volume—Vol 4:
Heat Treating handbook—published in 1991. These volumes
contain huge amounts of new material about state-of-the-
art heat treating technology, some of which has never been
published before. The newvolumes include: Volume 4A: Steel
Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes; Volume 4B: Steel
Heat TreatingTechnologies; Volume 4C: InductionHeatingand
Heat Treatment; and Volume 4D: Heat Treating of Irons and
Steels. Our thanks goes to the hardwork of the Volume chairs
and all of the contributors to these prestigious works. Be sure
to visit theHTSweb site to learnmore about these references.
We are looking forward to the Heat Treat 2015 con-
ference and exposition, co-located with the American Gear
Manufacturers Association, taking place October 20–22 in
Detroit. Conference chair Richard Sisson and the organiz-
ing committee are preparing another top-notch technical
program. At the show, we will present the first ASM HTS/
Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award, established to
recognize an outstanding early-to-midcareer heat treating
professional whose accomplishments exhibit exceptional
achievements in the heat treating industry. I hope to see you
in Detroit.
The HTS Board also approved holding a regional event
in 2016 in Mexico. This follows the successful HTS regional
conference on induction surface modification held in Mon-
terrey, Mexico, in 2012. The event, ASMHeat Treating Society
Global Event: Advanced Thermal Processing Technology, will
be held in Queretaro in September 2016.
The importance of the ASM Heat Treating Society has
never been greater as the heat treating industry moves for-
ward in the 21st century. Together we can continue to build
a strong Society with a high value proposition for decades
to come.
Roger A. Jones
President, Heat Treating Society
ASMHEAT TREATINGSOCIETY
WORKINGTODELIVERHIGHVALUE
HEAT TREAT 2015 – 28TH ASM HEAT TREATING
SOCIETY CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION
October 20–22, 2015
Cobo Convention Center
Detroit
The ASM Heat Treating Society and the American
Gear Manufacturers Association once again are co-
locating to create an excitingmix of education, technolo-
gy, networking, and exposition opportunities—all at the
28th Heat Treating Conference and Exposition and Gear
Expo. The event is recognized by industry, academia,
and government professionals as the premier heat treat-
inggathering inNorthAmerica. Itwill offer a full technical
program covering a broad scope of heat treating tech-
nology, networking opportunities, and a firsthand look
at equipment, supplies, and services fromexhibitors.
Visit the HTS website for details on the technical
program or to register at
.