Xtek Exhibits at AISTech 2019
Xtek was proud to participate in AISTech 2019, the steel industry’s premier technology event, held May 6 – 9, at the David L. Lawrence Convention … Continued
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Xtek Takes Part in “Manufacturing Signing Day” at Butler Tech.
Modeled after popular events in which high school athletes publicly announce where they will attend college, the Manufacturing Signing Day allows students to declare for … Continued
New Xtek Facility Development Underway
Xtek is excited to announce that the expansion of our Sharonville, Ohio facility is now underway! This new building will house new employees, equipment, and … Continued
How Xtek Works with the Steel Industry
Throughout history, the steel industry has played an integral role in building modern society, from sky-scrapers to railways to the industrial equipment that runs the … Continued
Celebrating Our Customers and Partners Around the World
Once again, the holidays are upon us, and the season finds us gratefully reflecting on the past year. Xtek has enjoyed another successful year, after … Continued
Xtek Wheel Case Study – Coke Catch Car
Application: An Xtek customer in Spain needed a dependable wheel for their coke catch cars, used during the coke making process. Xtek was able to … Continued
Lean Manufacturing Principles and Xtek Wheels
The elimination of waste and the reduction of inefficiencies are the baseline goals behind the concept identified as lean manufacturing. Lean principles have helped manufacturers … Continued
Xtek Launches NEW Website
Xtek is pleased to announce the launch of our newly enhanced website. Our improved website still contains descriptive information about our products and services, but … Continued
How Does Track Wheel Hardness Affect Rail Life
The stress map above shows the effects of wheel/rail interface including wear, breakage, and spalling Industrial wheels are used to move heavy loads in a … Continued
From Bicycle Bearings to Brake Wheels: Xtek TSP Heat Treating Technology
One of the leading differentiators that puts Xtek ahead of competitors is our Tool Steel Process (TSP). When it comes to wear resistance in heavy-duty … Continued