Wisconsin Oven Corp., East Troy, has shipped a natural gas-fired Heavy Duty Batch Series furnace for preheating dies to a customer in the automotive industry. The dual-chamber die heating furnace has a maximum operating temperature of 1250°F and work chamber dimensions of 6 x 4 x 6 feet. Guaranteed temperature uniformity of ±15°F at 800°F and 1100°F was verified through a nine-point profile test conducted in an empty furnace chamber under static operating conditions.
The dual chamber furnace has sufficient capability to heat 4000 pounds of steel from 70°F to 1100°F within four hours when loaded into a preheated furnace, with guaranteed temperature uniformity of ±15°F at 800°F and 1100°F. Each chamber features a carbon steel die support structural frame to accommodate two dies, one above the other. Each structural frame is designed to support a 2000-pound load.
“This furnace was sold to a repeat customer in the automotive industry,” says Jim Lucas, Senior Sales Engineer. “A majority of the equipment we ship is to our repeat customer base, which is a testament to our customer service. We look forward to continuing to do business with this customer for years to come.”
