Souderton, Pennsylvania – Prime contractors are demanding that environmental conditions are controlled, processes validated, and the risk of exposure to foreign object debris (FOD) reduced. Solar Atmospheres has developed and built a new area to meet these requirements.
In mid-2014, Solar Atmospheres installed a new area within its existing shop at 1983 Clearview Road. The area is approximately 1,500ft2 and incorporates temperature and humidity controls, as well as a slight positive pressure environment. These features will minimize water vapor and dust/debris in the heat treating area.
One unique feature of the space is the addition of a new, state-of-the-art, all-metal hot-zone vacuum furnace with an oversized pumping system, ability to isolate the quench system during the heat cycle, and all stainless-steel chamber. The furnace is capable of maintaining a vacuum level of 5x10-6 torr or lower and has successfully processed sensitive materials unshielded without any surface contamination. The furnace is positioned outside of the room, and only the door protrudes through the wall into the climate controlled room.
Early in 2015, an existing furnace will be modified and updated with state-of-the-art controls and added to this new area as well. Currently two laboratory furnaces also reside within the room, bringing the total number of furnaces in the area to four.
This new climate controlled room will lower the risk of discoloration and FOD, and the time-saving elimination of the need to shield parts during heat treating.
Persons with an interest in using this specialized equipment, please contact Mike Moyer, director of sales at 215-721-1502 x1207, or mike@solaratm.com, or visit www.solaratm.com.
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