Distortion is one of the main problems encountered in AM processes. Proper heat treatment is, therefore, crucial for obtaining high-quality products. High-vacuum furnaces provides reliable heat treatment conditions in every process.
Apart from metal 3D printing post-processing, vacuum furnace is an obligatory equipment in many scientific and industrial laboratories. Vacuum furnace applications include:
BRAZING, SINTERING, MISCROSTRUCTURE DESIGN, QUENCHING
Laboratory-size device
Total dimensions of 1200 x 800 mm with a cylindrical working cham ber. Hot zone dimensions range from 120-200 mm in diameter and 100-200 mm in height.
Maximum temperature
Depending on specific needs, two options are available: up to 1200 °C (ideał for titanium heat treatment in LPBF, brazing) or up to 1600 °C (sintering of refractory metals).
High vacuum
The furnace is adaptable with diffusion, turbomolecular, or ion vacuum pumps to provide a maximum vacuum ranging from 3×10⁻⁵ to 3×10⁻⁹ mbar.
Data collection
The unit collects and stores all processing data necessary for validating parts for medical and aerospace applications and scientific research.
Various applications
The furnace is ideał for the heattreatment of LPBF-titanium1 brazing, sintering1 or other scientific and R&D projects.
High-pressure gas quenching
This option offers unprecedented part cleanliness, faster furnace cooling, and less overall dimensional change. Common quench gases include nitrogen, argon, and helium.