Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., recently shipped a horizontal-loading MetalMaster vacuum furnace with two-bar gas quenching to a company in the Southwest United States for processing catalytic converter products, which are then used by such industries as aerospace, automotive and power generation. Ideal for brazing and other high-vacuum applications, this vacuum furnace line performs distinctively well with thin section parts and lighter pieces.
This customized furnace features a 36 x 36 x 72-inch graphite work zone, with a carbon steel gas distribution plenum and graphite heating elements, as well as a 3000-pound load capacity. It operates at temperatures of 1000 to 2400°F with ±5°F temperature uniformity.
The furnace is also equipped with a 35-inch diffusion pump and Ipsen’s CompuVac control system. In addition, this MetalMaster furnace is capable of meeting applicable AMS 2750E requirements and providing tight temperature tolerances with DigiTrim control settings. It features an open heating element detection system, as well as a specially engineered heat exchanger and turbine blower that are designed to optimize gas flow for more efficient cooling.
The MetalMaster design has maintained ultimate performance and reliability for more than 45 years, with 500+ installations worldwide. It delivers the cleanliness and uniform cooling that customers request, while also providing a cost-effective, versatile, and adaptable vacuum furnace system. MetalMaster furnaces may also be ordered with several high-productivity options, including specialized instrumentation, increased pumping capability, and material handling systems.
