Ipsen 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.
This 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°F with ±10°F temperature uniformity.
The 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.
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 be ordered with several high-productivity options, including specialized instrumentation, increased pumping capability, and material handling systems.
