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The 6 Most Common Aluminum Rolling Defects (and How to Prevent Them)

Producing high-quality rolled aluminum requires far more than reducing material thickness. Anyone who has worked in a rolling mill knows that even small changes in process conditions can quickly affect strip quality. From casting and homogenization to hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing, every step plays a critical role in the quality and performance of ...

2026-10-12T11:48:37-04:0010/12/26|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The 6 Most Common Aluminum Rolling Defects (and How to Prevent Them)

Consultant Spotlight: Scott Goodrich

Meet Scott Goodrich: Four Decades of Aluminum Rolling Experience, Still Solving What Comes Next When Scott Goodrich began his career, he was not planning to become an aluminum rolling expert. He started in nuclear engineering, studying and working on reactors and the resultant radiation damage that embrittles their components. That issue sparked a deeper ...

2026-10-08T14:09:52-04:0010/08/26|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Consultant Spotlight: Scott Goodrich

What Is Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)?

What Is Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)? A New Approach to Aluminum Manufacturing As manufacturers continue looking for ways to improve material performance, reduce waste, and get more value from existing resources, one technology continues to gain attention: Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD). Derived from friction stir welding technology, AFSD is a solid-state additive manufacturing ...

2026-07-29T10:55:17-04:0007/29/26|AFSD, FSD, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What Is Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)?

Consultant Spotlight: Dr. Judy Runge

Global Leader in Aluminum Surface Science, Anodizing, and Metallurgical Education When it comes to aluminum surface treatment, anodizing science, and interfacial engineering, few experts are as widely respected as Dr. Judy Runge. With more than 40 years of experience spanning aerospace, electronics, consumer products, and advanced manufacturing, Dr. Runge has helped shape how aluminum is ...

2026-05-04T10:38:23-04:0005/04/26|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Consultant Spotlight: Dr. Judy Runge

Secat Newsletter: 2024 Winter Issue

Secat, Inc. Newsletter, 2024 Winter Issue Visit Our Website 2025 Training Classes & Preview Webinar Elevate your expertise in aluminum metallurgy with Secat’s training programs. We’re proud to offer our 4-Part Certificate in Aluminum Metallurgy course—a complete program designed to enhance your industry knowledge. This in-depth course covers key areas, including Aluminum Casting, Deformation ...

2024-12-18T16:52:08-05:0012/17/24|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Secat Newsletter: 2024 Winter Issue
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