Heat Treating

Interior view of 100" long hot zone all-metal multi-atmosphere furnace

VPE utilizes hydrogen, vacuum, argon, air, and unique controlled dew point furnaces for heat treating and other specialty thermal processing of metals, ceramics, and composites.

• Our well equipped facility and experienced people help provide customers with on-time deliveries of product that meets specification.
• Controlled dew point processing enables VPE to selectively oxidize and treat product for specialized applications.
• Outgassing by thermal processing of space hardware, seals, novel materials, and assemblies is routinely performed to specification for major aerospace contractors and electronics producers.
• Expertise in processing materials for laser, UHV, spectrometer, particle physics apparatus, space hardware, and other critical devices.

VPE Capabilities Include:

• Loads to 10,000 pounds
• Size up to 52 inches in diameter and 100 inches in length
• Temperatures to 2000° C
• Vacuum Baking to Natural Laboratory Standards
• Laser component Pulse-Purge processing
• Precise dewpoint control processes for surface enhancement

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