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New Test Equipment Installed
Orton's Materials Testing Service Department recently added a new laser flash machine to measure thermal conductivity and a new...
Jim Litzinger
May 12, 2020


Local artist's work receives honors York News-Times Juror and renowned ceramics artist Winnie Owens
-Hart selected the 42 ... The International Cone Box Show is sponsored by the Orton Ceramic Orton International ConeBox Winners Announced...
Jim Litzinger
Jan 27, 2020


2020 Orton International Cone Box Show Winners Announced
2020 Best in Show Award Winner- Karen Kohtz CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners!
Jim Litzinger
Jan 27, 2020


TempTab Brochure for the Dental Industry Announced
Verifying temperatures in your Sintering Furnace? The August Buyers Guide of LMT magazine offers TempTab as a solution. Please click on...
Jim Litzinger
Jul 12, 2019


High Temperature Ceramics for Extreme Environments Workshop - June 18 & 19, 2019
The Ohio State University College of Engineering Department of Materials Science and Engineering and The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic...
Jim Litzinger
Jun 12, 2019
Case Study on Creep Behavior and Measurement
Understanding creep behavior provides insights for design improvements and quality assurance. Click below to see the Case Study,
Jim Litzinger
Jan 4, 2019
Orton Ceramic Announces 7 New Course Offerings
In response to industry demand, Orton is offering a series of new short courses dealing with refractories and glass. The first new course...
Jim Litzinger
Jul 9, 2018


Measuring Flexural Creep of Ceramic Investment Casting Shells
Understanding the creep behavior of the ceramic shell is important because shell distortion at high temperatures must be minimized during...
Jim Litzinger
Apr 22, 2018


5 Ceramic Products That Changed the World
When you think of ceramics, many people may flash back to a high school pottery class or think of a fine china or dollmaker. What many do...
Jim Litzinger
Feb 28, 2018


Orton Welcomes New General Manager!
The Board of Trustees of the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation announces the retirement of its General Manager for the past 16 years,...
Jim Litzinger
Jan 22, 2018


How Kiln Environment will affect a Pyrometric Cone
Those experienced in firing ceramics know that kiln atmosphere can have a major influence on the reaction rates and properties of the...
Jim Litzinger
Jul 18, 2017
TempTabs: What They Are & How They Work - Watch This Video!
TempTabs are used to measure temperature uniformity, consistency and repeatability in high temperature applications between 850-1750C...
Jim Litzinger
Jun 7, 2017
Dr. Joseph Homeny is promoted to Research and Technical Director
The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph Homeny has been promoted to Research and Technical...
Jim Litzinger
May 25, 2017


Sintering Dental Zirconia and Temperature Measurement
Controlling the temperature when sintering dental zirconia crowns, veneers, and implants is critical in order to achieve the highest...
Jim Litzinger
May 17, 2016
2016 Orton Cone Box Award Winners - NCECA Kansas City, MO
This video highlights the award winning pieces of miniature ceramic art from the 2016 Orton International Cone Box Show displayed during...
Jim Litzinger
Apr 5, 2016


Tools for Conducting a Refractory Failure Analysis
Refractories can be evaluated after their service life to collect critical information that may be used to guide product development and...
Jim Litzinger
Mar 22, 2016


2016 Orton Cone Box Show!
The Orton Cone Box Show will be featured during the 50th Anniversary of the NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts)...
Jim Litzinger
Feb 3, 2016


How Does Heat Transfer Affect Temperature Uniformity In Kilns?
Orton has pyrometric products, electronic controllers and kiln vents for monitoring and controlling your electric and production kilns....
Jim Litzinger
Jun 24, 2015


Are Pyrometric Cones Necessary in an Electronically Controlled Kiln?
For less than the cost of a can of soda, a set of Orton Ceramic Pyrometric Cones placed in each kiln firing will provide you with the...
Jim Litzinger
Jun 4, 2015
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