Dana Corporation to Feature Heat-Treating Technology at Microwave Technology Show
05 Noviembre 2004 - 3:01PM
PR Newswire (US)
Dana Corporation to Feature Heat-Treating Technology at Microwave
Technology Show TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Corporation (NYSE:DCN) announced today that it will feature its new
heat-treating technology, AtmoPlas(TM) atmospheric plasma microwave
technology, at the Fourth World Congress on Microwave and Radio
Frequency Applications in Austin, Texas, Nov. 7 to 10. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Using
microwave-absorbing plasma, the AtmoPlas process rapidly heats
metal parts up to 1200 degrees Celsius in a matter of seconds and
controls arcing. Microwave technology has traditionally required
the creation of a vacuum. However, the AtmoPlas process operates at
atmospheric pressure, which opens the door for microwave processing
to many other processes and applications. In addition to shortening
heat-treating cycle times and eliminating the need for vacuum
equipment, Dana's AtmoPlas technology reduces energy -- 95 percent
of the energy created is absorbed -- and maintenance costs. Tests
show equivalent or better metallurgical properties than those
produced by blast furnaces. The AtmoPlas process can be used not
only with metals, but also with advanced ceramics and hard material
coatings. "While we expect the AtmoPlas technology to boost
operating efficiencies in our metal-treating operations, we're
equally excited to demonstrate its value to other manufacturers and
research organizations," said Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J.
Burns. "The potential of this proprietary process is far- reaching
in industry." Dana's simple and cost-effective method of producing
the plasma enables a variety of metal-processing techniques
including brazing, sintering, carburizing, annealing, tempering,
and nitriding. The even and reliable distribution of heat provided
by AtmoPlas technology is also extremely useful in processes such
as ceramic sintering. "We began exploring microwave processing to
improve our brazing process," said Mike Laisure, president of
Dana's Automotive Systems Group. "What resulted was a revolutionary
breakthrough -- being able to produce and maintain plasma at
atmospheric pressure. We're excited to be a pioneer in this field."
Dana is refining its AtmoPlas microwave plasma technology and
exploring cooperative efforts with other companies to develop
external commercialization applications. Future applications of
AtmoPlas atmospheric plasma microwave technology could include
using microwave energy to treat vehicle exhaust and generate
hydrogen, and creating carbon nanostructures for use in the
electronics and medical fields. Dana Corporation is a global leader
in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products
and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles.
Delivering on a century of innovation, the company's continuing
operations employ approximately 45,000 people worldwide dedicated
to advancing the science of mobility. Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates technology, manufacturing, and
customer-service facilities in 30 countries. Sales from continuing
operations totaled $7.9 billion in 2003. Dana's Internet address is
http://www.dana.com/ . Note to Editors: Visit Dana in Booths
316-318 at the Fourth World Congress on Microwave and Radio
Frequency Applications in Austin, Texas, Nov. 7 to 10.
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Chuck Hartlage of Dana Corporation, +1-419-535-4728, or Web site:
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