Thermal
Technology, Inc. recently delivered seven refractory metal hot zone furnaces to a customer
in the United States. These seven systems are all Astro group 1100 Labmasters, the cousin
to the group 1000 Labmaster which has a graphite hot zone. Thousands of Labmasters are
being used in dozens of different applications all over the world.
The customer’s production application
called for several different processes on very small components. The Labmasters’
small volume, excellent reliability, and high degree of flexibility were a perfect match
for this requirement.
Process parameters dictated the need for
different levels of vacuum and cleanliness, hydrogen operation, and accelerated cool down
times. These specifications required different ancillary features on the same basic units.
Having multiples of the same basic unit
certainly has advantages. Operators easily become familiar with the same systems which
facilitates gains in production and reduces possibility for errors. These gains are
combined with reduced inventory needs for spare parts such as heating elements.
Different optional features seen on these
furnaces include:
· Hearth elevator.
· Dry cryo high-vacuum pumping system.
· Oil-less scroll pump.
· Cool down chamber.
· Automatic mass flow control for gases.
· Combustible gas control system. |
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For more information on our High
Temperature Furnace Systems contact:
Thermal Technology
Thomas C. Clappier,
Vice President of Marketing and Sales
1911 Airport Blvd.
Santa Rosa, California 95403, USA
Telephone (707) 571-1911
Fax (707) 571-8098,
e-mail: sales@thermaltechnology.com |
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