Solar Atmospheres Adds Another All-metal Hot Zone Furnace
Solar Atmospheres has added a second all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace to its climate-controlled processing area in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The new system greatly increases capacity for heat treating highly sensitive materials such as precipitation-hardened stainless steels, nickel-chrome-based superalloys, titanium, and niobium.
Engineered for precision and performance, the furnace integrates isolation valves, an oversized main valve, a high-capacity diffusion pump, and a polished stainless-steel chamber. These elements combine to create an ultra-clean processing environment that meets the exacting standards of the aerospace and medical industries. The system achieves vacuum levels below 5 x 10⁻⁶ Torr, ensuring bright, contamination-free results.
“The all-metal vacuum furnace plays a critical role in delivering the purest possible processing environment,” said Michael Johnson, Sales Director at Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania. “This level of cleanliness and control results in pristine end products that meet the most demanding industry standards. We’re proud to partner with the engineers at Solar Manufacturing to bring this advanced technology to fruition.”
This addition reinforces Solar Atmospheres’ ongoing investment in advanced heat treating technologies designed to enhance precision, quality, and throughput for high-value components.
For additional information about Solar Atmospheres visit solaratm.com or contact Mike Johnson at 855-934-3284 x2223, email mikej@solaratm.com
