Heat Treat Radio #124: Solving Aluminum Distortion Challenges with Uphill Quenching

What do Mars rovers, sniper pods, and rotor grips have in common? Uphill quenching — a thermal-mechanical technique that uses liquid nitrogen and high-velocity steam to dramatically reduce stress and distortion. In this episode of Heat Treat Radio, Greg Newton, Newton Heat Treating CEO, joins host Doug Glenn to take a dive deep into this little-known but highly effective process for controlling residual stress in aluminum alloys. Also in the episode is John Avalos, Newton’s quality engineer and IT/Digital Transformation Manager. Learn how this thermal-mechanical method improves machinability, enhances precision, and extends component life, especially in aerospace and optical applications. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio