Modified atmosphere chamber furnace for stress relieving

Achieve precise atmosphere control and reduce oxygen levels to optimize the heat treatment of sensitive metal components, ensuring enhanced material properties and stress relief for advanced manufacturing processes.

Controls Atmosphere for Precise Heat Treatment

The Modified Atmosphere Chamber Furnace GPCMA from Carbolite Gero is a floor-standing solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of aerospace and additive manufacturing environments. This furnace provides exceptional atmosphere and temperature control capabilities, essential for stress relieving and heat treatment processes of critical components like titanium turbine blades and nickel-based superalloy discs. It utilizes a metallic retort capable of achieving temperatures up to 1150 °C depending on the retort material, with options such as Haynes 230 and Inconel 601 for enhanced corrosion resistance. The furnace features a semi-automatic gas system for nitrogen or argon and a programmable 3508P1 controller with 2-zone cascade control, ensuring precise adjustments and monitoring. Optional compliance with AMS2750F Nadcap class 1 makes it ideal for aerospace applications, while its integration solutions are supported by various automation features, including multi-segment programmers and remote communication capabilities via RS232, RS485, or Ethernet. With retort volumes up to 245 litres, this furnace is particularly suited for research and development labs, heat treatment service providers, and advanced materials developers.

Benefits

  • Enhances material properties with precise temperature and atmosphere control.
  • Supports aerospace industry standards with AMS2750F Nadcap compliance.
  • Reduces energy consumption through low thermal mass insulation.
  • Minimizes operator exposure to heat, thanks to a smooth action double pivot door.
  • Facilitates integration into existing systems with customizable automation options.

General


Applications
Additive manufactured components,Metal powders,Aerospace components
End products
Dmls aerospace brackets,Nickel-based superalloy discs,Stainless steel 3d printed parts,Inconel aerospace housing components,Proprietary metal blends components,Titanium turbine blades
Steps before
Component preparation,Material loading,Initial component inspection
Steps after
Cooling,Cleaning,Final component inspection,Packaged for shipping
Input ingredients
inert gas,reactive gas,nitrogen,argon
Output ingredients
stress-relieved components,additive manufactured components,metal components,reduced oxygen components
Market info
Carbolite Gero is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-temperature laboratory and industrial furnaces and ovens, offering expertise in heat treatment solutions, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and precise thermal processing across various industries.

Technical Specifications


Maximum Temperature
1000°C - 1150°C
Retort Working Volume
37 - 245 litres
Oxygen Level Reduction
To 30 ppm
Temperature Control
Programmable 3508P1 controller
Control Zone
2-zone cascade control
Over-temperature Protection
Yes
Gas System
Semi-automatic with analogue flowmeters
Insulation
Low thermal mass for fast response
Thermocouples Type
Type R control and Type K internal retort
Door Type
Smooth action double pivot with safety interlock
Cooling Mechanism
Silicone rubber water cooled door seal
Element Configuration
Free radiating coiled wire elements
Available Controller Options
Digital with RS232,RS485 or Ethernet
Vacuum Option
10-2mbar at room temperature
Afterburner Torch
Propane or methane with pressured air
Loading/Unloading Options
Various available

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Changeover time
Not specified
CIP/SIP
Not applicable
Cleaning method
Manual
Energy efficiency
Low thermal mass insulation for fast response,energy efficiency

Material Compatibility


Temperature resistance
Up to 1150°C
Material compatibility with inert gases
Nitrogen,Argon
Oxygen sensitivity
Oxygen levels reduced to 30 ppm


AMS2750F Nadcap
Class 1

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Floor-standing
Door Type
Smooth action hinged with double pivot
Retort Material
310 Stainless Steel / 314 Stainless Steel / Inconel 601 / Haynes 230
Retort Volume
37 to 245 litres
Discharge Method
Not specified

Custom Options


Control panel type
Programmable 3508P1 controller
Door seal type
Silicone rubber water cooled door seal