For every steel producer, forge shop, and heat-treating company, operating costs are a primary concern. These manufacturers constantly search for ways to reduce fuel consumption, maintenance and unscheduled downtime, and heat-up and turnaround times, while increasing product quality and revenue by adding to the bottom line.

For critical part producers like forge shops, there is a continual effort to identify, contain, and minimize operating costs. For these manufacturers, heating is an essential process that must be optimized to maintain process efficiency.