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Author: Lyle Red

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Steel Mill Re-Heat Furnace Refractory Repair

Schad performs regular maintenance and capital project work in steel mills throughout the United States. One of these maintenance projects is relining re-heat furnaces at

Die Cast Holding Furnace Reline

Learn how Schad was able to quickly turn around a reline on a furnace for an aluminum foundry. In February 2016, Schad completed a full

June Tip of the Month

Measure Twice POUR Once Everybody has heard the carpentry phrase, “Measure twice cut once.”  With a slight variation, this phrase can be applied to casting

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SCHAD – THE NEXT GENERATION

MEET BRIAN BORTNER Perhaps the “original next generation guy,” during the past seven years, Brian Bortner has worked hard to learn a lot and build

Waste-to-Energy Boiler Repair

Learn how Schad repaired a large waste-to-energy boiler on short notice and without a natural gas source for drying. In April, Schad completed repairs at

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Steel Mill Furnace Repair

Learn how Schad reconditioned a steel mill reheat furnace ahead of schedule. In June 2017, Schad reconditioned a reheat furnace at an integrated steel mill

Aluminum Die Cast Furnace Repair
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Aluminum Die Cast Re-Melt Furnace Repair

Instead of replacing a 55,000 lb. furnace, we saved our customers thousands by repairing it. In late April 2017, Schad received a call from a

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SCHAD – THE NEXT GENERATION

MEET MATT SAM Last year, during Schad’s 75th anniversary, our newsletter spent a lot of time focusing on and celebrating our past. This year, we

May Tip of the Month

Pre-Inspection of Equipment You have planned, you have performed, you have completed every step of a project along the way, and now it is time

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