Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - (Page 26)

Melt Shop Provides More by: Jessica Scott, Inside Sales Perryman Company 213 Vandale Dr. Houston, PA 15342 USA www.perrymanco.com In 2005, titanium wire, rod and specialty products maker, Perryman Company, began construction on a US$40 million backwards integration project that would eventually result in state-of-the-art titanium melting operations using both electron beam and vacuum arc remelt (VAR) technologies. Perryman purchased both furnaces from Retech Inc., a Ukiah, CA, USA-based builder and supplier of plasma and specialty melting systems. The new operation is located in California, PA, USA. The facility allows the company to now melt its own titanium metal. The new furnaces provide Perryman Company with a production capacity of some 3.5 million to 4.5 million lb per year. The company does not expect to melt all of its production needs, but has the capacity to do so as supplies and costs dictate. hot-rolled products for aerospace, medical, recreational and automotive customers formerly purchased ingots and billets is titanium material for fasteners for the aerospace industry. In fact, aerospace fastener manufacturers who buy titanium wire and rod from Perryman account for some 60% of the sion to add melting capabilities. A major incentive was the Dual chamber vacuum arc remelt (VAR) system at Perryman (above). VAR crucible being inspected by Perryman workers (below). titanium industry while the balance went to the steel industry. With the new titanium melt facility, Perryman is able to utilize all of its own scrap for its melting operations. And keeping titanium in the industry is critical at a time when demand is at an all-time high. Another motive for the expansion is that a melting capacity shortage is expected to occur in the titanium industry. Perryman is now positioned to support its customers through what Despite the addition of the melting facilities, Perryman Company does not expect to reduce the amount of titanium that it purchases on the open market. this new supply capability, Perryman continues in its strategy to become a true global supplier. In support of this, Perryman has selected Itochu Non Ferrous Materials, for representaresponsibilities will include exploring new opportunities for Perryman and maintaining existing customer relationships. According to Perryman Company Partner, Frank Perryman to being a global supplier. Not only are we committed to making our products readily available all over the world, but we want to make sure that all of our customers receive the with Perryman Company. Itochu Non Ferrous Metals shares the same philosophy.” Continued Growth as a Global Supplier As of late August 2007, Perryman Company was already using its own titanium ingots to supply its customers, and the 26 Fastener Technology International/December 2007 http://www.perrymanco.com

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008

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