Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., has prepared a video called “How to Perform a Leak Check with a Mass Spectrometer” for vacuum heat treating systems. The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to correctly perform a leak check, from how to calibrate a helium mass spectrometer to determining what part of the furnace is the source of the leak. It also includes tips for keeping furnaces running at peak performance.
This video is just one of many that are soon to come. The video is the first post on Ipsen’s new blog, The Ipsen, Harold, which may be viewed at www.IpsenHarold.com.
With a focus on simplifying technical and complex material, as well as revealing tips of the trade, this blog is intended to establish an open dialogue between readers and Ipsen experts. Weekly blog entries will be posted on The Ipsen, Harold and will cover topics ranging from preventive maintenance and the top five things you should know about preventing downtime, to tips on becoming a brazing superhero and optimizing your processes. Readers are also granted the opportunity to subscribe to the blog and receive weekly emails with the newest blog entries and expert advice delivered straight into their inbox.
