Vacuum Sintering Furnace with Casting Function

Product Overview

This vacuum sintering furnace with integrated casting function is a high-performance laboratory system engineered for precise material characterization at extreme temperatures. It combines vacuum sintering, controlled atmosphere processing, and in-situ casting capabilities into a single compact unit, enabling researchers to study melt flow behavior, sintering kinetics, and phase transformations under tightly regulated conditions.

Designed specifically for high-temperature material flow testing, the furnace provides an ideal platform for academic research, industrial R&D, and quality control laboratories. Typical users include materials scientists, metallurgists, and ceramic engineers who need to evaluate how novel compounds, composites, and alloys behave as they transition from solid to liquid or undergo sintering in vacuum or reactive gas environments.

Built with robust insulation and a powerful heating system, this equipment delivers consistent performance day after day. Its advanced touchscreen PLC control and precise thermocouple feedback ensure repeatable thermal cycles, while the durable vacuum chamber and gas management system provide safe, reliable operation over years of demanding use. Whether running routine tests or pushing the boundaries of material science, this furnace is a trusted workhorse.

Key Features

• Precision Temperature Control: The furnace employs a tungsten-rhenium thermocouple and advanced PID algorithm to maintain temperature stability within ±1°C across the full range up to 1600°C. Programmable multi-segment heating profiles allow complex thermal ramps, with adjustable rates up to 30°C/min below 1000°C and up to 20°C/min at high temperatures, ensuring optimal processing for a variety of materials.
• High-Vacuum Environment: With an ultimate vacuum level of ≤10Pa (after bake-out), the system removes oxygen and other contaminants effectively. This high-vacuum capability is essential for producing high-purity samples and preventing undesirable oxidation during sintering or casting of sensitive alloys and ceramics.
• Controlled Atmosphere Mixing: The furnace supports a CO₂ and CO gas mixture under a slight positive pressure (≤0.03MPa), enabling precise atmosphere engineering for reactive processing studies. This feature allows users to simulate specific industrial environments or study the effects of reducing/oxidizing conditions on material behavior.
• Integrated Casting Module: The in-situ casting function is seamlessly integrated, featuring a crucible of Φ60×80mm for melting and pouring. This capability is particularly valuable for flow testing, where direct observation and measurement of melt rheology under controlled conditions are required, without the need to transfer samples between separate equipment.
• User-Friendly PLC with Touchscreen: All process parameters, including temperature, vacuum level, and gas flow, are managed via an intuitive touchscreen interface. The PLC stores multiple recipes, logs real-time data, and provides alarms for out-of-spec conditions, simplifying operation and enhancing reproducibility.
• Efficient Heating and Thermal Uniformity: The 20kW heating system and optimized chamber design ensure rapid heat-up and excellent temperature uniformity across the working zone (210×120×150mm). This minimizes thermal gradients, leading to consistent sample treatment and reliable experimental data.
• Compact and Durable Construction: Designed for laboratory bench space, the furnace’s compact footprint houses a rugged stainless steel vacuum chamber and high-quality insulation. Its robust build minimizes downtime and maintenance, providing years of reliable service in busy research facilities.

Applications

The following table highlights some of the most common applications for this vacuum sintering furnace with casting function, demonstrating its versatility across various research and industrial fields.

Technical Specifications

Below are the detailed technical specifications for the TU-SJZ vacuum sintering furnace. All values are based on standard laboratory conditions and may be customized upon request.

Why Choose This Product

• Uncompromising Precision: The combination of a high-accuracy thermocouple and intelligent PID control ensures temperature deviations are kept to ±1°C, delivering the repeatability required for publishing reliable research and developing reproducible industrial processes.
• Built for Heavy-Duty Use: From the thick-walled vacuum chamber to the industrial-grade heating elements, every component is selected for longevity under daily cycling. This furnace is a capital investment that pays off through years of trouble-free operation and minimal recalibration needs.
• Superior Process Flexibility: With the ability to switch between vacuum, flowing gas, or static atmosphere conditions at temperatures up to 1600°C, the system adapts to a wide range of experimental protocols without requiring hardware modifications.
• Tailored Engineering Support: Our team understands that every lab has unique requirements. We offer custom crucible sizes, alternative gas configurations, and bespoke control software to ensure the equipment fits seamlessly into your workflow.
• Global Service and Warranty: Backed by our worldwide service network, rapid-response technical support, and comprehensive warranty, you can be confident in the reliability of your purchase. We stand by the quality of our engineering.

Experience the difference that purpose-built laboratory equipment can make. Contact our sales team today to request a quote, schedule a demonstration, or discuss how this vacuum sintering furnace with casting function can be configured for your specific application.