Vacuum/Nitrogen Heat-Treat Furnace
Controlled atmosphere furnace for stress relief and annealing of titanium components.
Overview
The Carbolite Gero VHT-1200 is a vacuum/inert gas heat treatment furnace designed specifically for titanium alloys requiring controlled atmosphere processing.
Key Specifications
- Maximum Temperature: 1,100–1,200°C
- Atmosphere Options: Vacuum or inert gas (Nitrogen/Argon)
- Temperature Uniformity: ±5°C across working zone
Typical Applications
- Stress relief treatment after CNC machining operations
- Solution treatment preceding aging cycles for Ti-6Al-4V
- Annealing of aerospace structural components and medical implants
Engineering Notes
Titanium must be heat treated in vacuum or inert atmosphere to prevent alpha-case formation (oxygen/nitrogen pickup). This furnace maintains <1 ppm oxygen at 1,000°C, ensuring surface quality compliance with ASTM F136 and AMS 4928.