Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that in the past few weeks it has shipped five customized MetalMaster vacuum furnaces to companies in locations around the world: Washington, South Carolina, Mexico, and China. Comprised of both horizontal- and vertical-loading systems, these shipments will be used to process parts for the commercial heat treating and aerospace industries .
The customized furnaces also vary in size, ranging from 36 x 48 x 30 inches with all-graphite hot zones and a 2000-pound load capacity, all the way up to a 72 x 156 x 92-inch all-metal hot zone with moly heating elements and a 20,000-pound load capacity. These heat-treating systems are also capable of providing tight temperature tolerances with DigiTrim controls settings, while meeting applicable AMS 2750E requirements.
The MetalMaster furnace design has demonstrated 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 such as Specialized instrumentation; Increased pumping capability; and Material handling systems.





