\n\tIpsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., recently shipped a horizontal-loading MetalMaster vacuum furnace with two-bar gas quenching to a commercial heat treating company in South Carolina for brazing and other high-vacuum applications. This vacuum furnace line performs extremely well treating thin sections and lighter parts. <\/p>\n
\n\tThis customized furnace features a 36 x 30 x 48-in. graphite work zone with a carbon steel gas distribution plenum and molybdenum heating elements. The furnace has a 2000-pound load capacity, and operates at temperatures of 1000 to 2400\u00b0F with \u00b110\u00b0F temperature uniformity.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe furnace is equipped with a 20-in. diffusion pump and Ipsen’s CompuVac control system. In addition, it is capable of meeting applicable AMS 2750E requirements and providing tight temperature tolerances with DigiTrim control settings. It includes a specially engineered heat exchanger and turbine blower that are designed to optimize gas flow for more efficient cooling.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe 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 be ordered with several high-productivity options, including specialized instrumentation, increased pumping capability, and material handling systems.<\/p>\n