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How Aluminum Metallurgy Training Works

Aluminum metallurgy is a delicate and complex process, and doing it improperly can have disastrous effects both for the metal and for the people working with it. To ensure both the safety of your workers and the quality of your product, anyone working with aluminum should receive aluminum metallurgy instruction from an experienced expert and [...]

2024-02-22T13:09:49-05:00February 20th, 2024|SEM Analysis|Comments Off on How Aluminum Metallurgy Training Works

What is SEM Analysis and Why Is It Important?

SEM analysis is short for Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis. This spectroscopy technique is a form of high-resolution surface imaging that uses the principle of light microscopy. SEM analysis scans the sample being tested with a focused electron beam to produce a high-resolution image of its surface. SEM analysis is fast, non-disruptive, and extremely accurate, making [...]

2024-02-13T16:51:29-05:00January 23rd, 2024|SEM Analysis|Comments Off on What is SEM Analysis and Why Is It Important?

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 11, Issue 2

SECAT Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 2 May 2023 - Summer Issue SECAT NEWS Secat Receives NADCAP Certification Secat announced in March that it has successfully achieved NADCAP certification. This prestigious certification further solidifies Secat’s position as a premier service provider of metallurgical testing & analysis to the metals industry. The achievement of NADCAP certification by [...]

2023-06-13T16:13:57-04:00May 1st, 2023|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 11, Issue 2

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 11, Issue 1

SECAT Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 1 February 2023 - Pre-Spring Issue SECAT NEWS Secat Offers On-Site Training If you are looking for personalized training for your employees, Secat can help! We are available to come to your facility and conduct training in a variety of specialized subjects such as...  • Aluminum 101 – A Basic [...]

2023-04-18T15:23:35-04:00February 10th, 2023|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 11, Issue 1

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 4

SECAT WrapUp Volume 10, Issue 4 November 2022 - Winter Issue SECAT NEWS Extrusion Class Success! In October, Secat conducted a 2-day Extrusion Class at a customer’s facility. The class was led by VP of Engineering, Shridas Ningileri, and was well attended. If you would be interested in a private class for your company, please [...]

2022-12-09T15:10:06-05:00December 9th, 2022|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 4

Secat Acquires Innovatech Labs, Expands Technical Capabilities

LEXINGTON, KY - September 16, 2022 Secat, Inc., a metallurgical research laboratory, has acquired Innovatech Labs, a Minnesota based analytical laboratory specializing in advanced surface analysis techniques and innovative chemical testing methods. As a result of the acquisition, Secat adds a talented group of chemists to its team of metallurgical engineers and expands its service [...]

2022-09-16T13:43:53-04:00September 16th, 2022|Newsletter|Comments Off on Secat Acquires Innovatech Labs, Expands Technical Capabilities

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 3

SECAT WrapUp Volume 10, Issue 3 August 2022 - Fall Issue SECAT NEWS Secat Training In 2022, Secat will continue to offer a variety of training opportunities with virtual and in person options. Our Upcoming TRAINING Fundamentals of Direct Chill Aluminum Ingot Casting September 13-14 It's an IN PERSON class at Secat Headquarters in Lexington, [...]

2022-11-14T10:36:50-05:00August 30th, 2022|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 3

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 2

Aluminum WrapUp Volume 10, Issue 2 May 2022 - Summer Issue SECAT NEWS Secat Helps Student with Middle School Science Fair Project Nathan Nanninga, son of Secat Technical Director Nick Nanninga and wife Ashley Nanninga, made it to the Kentucky State Science Fair this past spring. Nathan’s project “Physics of MagLev Cars” used copper coils [...]

2022-10-20T16:53:44-04:00May 23rd, 2022|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 2

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 1

Aluminum WrapUp Volume 10, Issue 1 February 2022- Winter/Spring Issue SECAT NEWS Secat Awarded R&D Contract! The REMADE Institute, a 132-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, announced $33.2 million in new technology research, selecting 23 new projects as part of the Institute’s latest [...]

2022-04-11T09:42:18-04:00February 22nd, 2022|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 10, Issue 1

SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 9, Issue 3

Aluminum WrapUp Volume 9, Issue 3 Nov 2021- Fall/Winter Issue SECAT NEWS New Employees Join Secat Anthony Petters joined the Secat Team in July as a Materials Engineer. He was previously an Intern with 3M Ceradyne. Tony’s work includes inspecting samples provided by customers for either qualification purposes or analyze failure modes. He is also assisting with [...]

2022-04-11T09:42:08-04:00November 17th, 2021|Newsletter|Comments Off on SECAT Newsletter, Vol. 9, Issue 3
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