What is a Vacuum Furnace and How Does It Work?
A vacuum furnace is a type of furnace that operates at low atmospheric pressure or in a vacuum, minimizing the interaction between the materials being processed and the surrounding atmosphere. It is used in various industries such as aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and metallurgy to heat-treat metals, ceramics, and other materials to remove impurities, improve mechanical properties, and increase their resistance to wear and corrosion. Vacuum furnaces can offer greater control over the processing conditions and produce high-quality, uniform, and contamination-free products.