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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
13 hours ago
TempTAB at LMT Lab Day 2025
Controlling the temperature when sintering dental zirconia crowns, veneers, and implants is critical to achieving the highest quality....
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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Oct 8, 2024
FNA 2024 TempTAB Presentation
Attending FNA 2024? Don’t miss our presentation on TempTAB next week - “The Canary in the Furnace: Ceramic Disks Give Early Alerts of...
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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Aug 16, 2024
Glass Problems Conference 2024
Will we see you in Toledo for next month's 2024 Glass Problems Conference hosted by GMIC & Alfred University at the Glass City Center?...
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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Jul 26, 2024
Successful Thermal Measurement Workshop!
That's a wrap on the Thermal Measurement Workshop! What a great group of attendees! The smaller class size allowed for more hands-on...
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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
May 7, 2024
Thermal Measurement Workshop
An Orton Live Workshop - July 24-25, 2024 in Westerville, Ohio Elevate Your Expertise in Thermal Analysis Techniques and Equipment - Are...
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Garrick Ackart, EMBA
Mar 11, 2024
Introducing - Orton Reference Material
In need of a reliable reference material for thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, or heat capacity measurements? Introducing ORM...
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Geno Marinelli
Nov 8, 2023
You need Orton Dilatometers
Durability, value, precision. Our dilatometers are made for daily, repeated use in the toughest environments. Designed for quick set-up...
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Geno Marinelli
Nov 8, 2023
Where is TempTAB used?
TempTABs are used for the verification of furnace uniformity and reproducibility of thermal processes. From heat treating to precision...
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Geno Marinelli
Nov 8, 2023
Material Testing with Our Comprehensive Full-Service Lab
The Orton Materials Testing and Research Center will work with you to fill your most demanding material testing needs. Be it glass,...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
When is a Cone 6 a Cone 6?
It can be an easy thing to do: mix up Cone 06 and 6. They are not the same! Be careful and know the difference. Cone 06 = 998°C when...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Gradient Furnaces for Labs
Gradient furnaces are one of the most versatile instruments in your lab. Fire a sample to a temperature gradient and investigate phase...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Artist Spotlight | Karaleigh Ford
Shout-out to Kara Leigh Ford, our featured artist for October! Kara has been a vital resource for new artists around the world and we are...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
RSVs Available Now
The Orton Model RSV (Rotating Spindle) Viscometer measures the viscosity of molten glass as a function of temperature up to 1700°C....
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
You Need TempTAB for Dental Work
#Dental professionals need the dependability and accuracy of Orton's TempTABs to deliver consistent, quality results. Daily use will...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
AutoFire Controllers
Whether the application is firing ceramics, heat treating, glass fusing, or enameling, Orton controllers provide reproducible results....
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Why Use TempCHEKs?
TempCHEK allows you to monitor your process and detect problems before they impact production. From fast-fire #tile to industrial...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
You Need Vent Master
Safety is always our first priority! Orton is proud to offer our Vent Master #kiln vents. Vent Master can be adapted to virtually all...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Artist Spotlight | Sue McLeod
Shoutout to our featured artist Sue McLeod! Sue has been helping the ceramics community for years, and we are always appreciative of her...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Why 4 Cone Shapes?
Orton's newest video teaches you how to use the Orton Cone Temperature Equivalency chart. This tool helps you understand how heating rate...
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Geno Marinelli
Oct 20, 2023
Why need Cones?
Orton Pyrometric cones are used worldwide to monitor heatwork and temperature uniformity inside kilns. Are you firing to the correct...
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