Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for creating an output graphic using a processing device may include receiving one or more elements of a hierarchical data structure, wherein each of the one or more elements includes a value. In addition, the methods and apparatuses may include calculating a total value for the hierarchical data structure by adding the value from the one or more elements and creating relationships that associate the one more elements with the total value. The methods and apparatuses may also include generating a diagram to illustrate the total value and the relationships among the one or more elements and the total value and transmitting the diagram for presentation on a display.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for creating an output graphic using a processing device may include receiving one or more elements of a hierarchical data structure, wherein each of the one or more elements includes a value. In addition, the methods and apparatuses may include calculating a total value for the hierarchical data structure by adding the value from the one or more elements and creating relationships that associate the one more elements with the total value. The methods and apparatuses may also include generating a diagram to illustrate the total value and the relationships among the one or more elements and the total value and transmitting the diagram for presentation on a display.

Abstract: A method for rapid heat treatment, quenching and aging of an article includes placing the article in a fluidized bed and conveying the article through the bed. Heat treatment, quenching and aging of the part can be done in less than two hours using this method. The method also includes removing fluidizing media from the article as the article is removed from the fluidized bed. An elevator is used to remove the article from the fluidized bed. The elevator may include a conveyor for moving the article into another fluidized bed. The article can then be placed into the second fluidized bed and conveyed through that bed. Each fluidized bed is controlled so that a specific heat treatment can be applied to the article by the fluidized bed. The fluidized bed can be used as a portion of an automated production line. The retort of the fluidized bed includes a system for recycling the air passed through the fluidizing media in the furnace.