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FEATURE A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 6 9 Fig. 2 — Because the original parts were carbonitrided, Paulo engineers reproduced this condition to solidify the problemdescription. 17 Today, the customer purchases its 1045 steel with the Paulo-recommended composition from the processor, and more than 25 million VVT plates have been heat treated by Paulo. ~HTPro For more information: Rob Simons, metallurgical en- gineering manager, Paulo, 5711 W Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, 314.647.7500, rsimons@paulo.com, www.paulo.com .