Vacuum Furnace Overview Thermic Edge supply a standard range of laboratory Vacuum Furnaces, heating up to 3000˚c, into research institutes and universities for thermal processing, annealing, vacuum sintering and vacuum heat treatment in a high purity, clean environment. Our Semi-Automatic Vacuum Furnaces allow the use of single or multiple gasses allowing processing from atmospheric pressure to high vacuum with either graphite or tungsten hot zones all controlled via a simple one click HMI touchscreen display based on a small footprint, lightweight and moveable frame. Available furnace options: Graphite crucible & wafer laboratory vacuum furnace

Tungsten crucible & wafer laboratory vacuum furnace

Graphite crucible & wafer benchtop vacuum furnace

Tungsten crucible & wafer benchtop vacuum furnace We also specialise in meeting the requirements of our customers with custom options for their system designed specifically for their needs and applications. Furnace Options Crucible Furnaces (Crucible Sizes) 2000°c Medium Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 5kW DC PSU. Graphite Hot Zone – Ø60.5 x 75mm OR Ø102mm x 51mm

2000°c Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 15kW DC PSU. Graphite Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm

2000°c Extra Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 20kW DC PSU. Graphite Hot Zone – Ø80 x 140mm

2000°c Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Tungsten Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 5kW DC PSU. Tungsten Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm

2000°c Extra Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Tungsten Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 20kW DC PSU. Graphite Hot Zone – Ø80 x 140mm Wafer Heating (Wafer Sizes) 4” Graphite Hot Zone, 5kW DC PSU

4” Tungsten Hot Zone, 5kW DC PSU

6” Graphite Hot Zone, 10kW DC PSU

6” Tungsten Hot Zone, 10kW DC PSU

8” Graphite Hot Zone, 15kW DC PSU

8” Tungsten Hot Zone, 15kW DC PSU Benchtop Furnaces (Crucible & Wafer Sizes) 2000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c TiCᶾ Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

2000˚c Graphite Wafer Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3”

2000˚c Tungsten Wafer Furnace 3kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3”

Graphite Furnace Graphite Laboratory Vacuum Furnaces with graphite crucible or wafer sample hot zones for thermal processing, heat treatment, annealing & vacuum sintering. Thermic Edge laboratory vacuum furnaces offer a range of graphite hot zones to suit a variety of uses. Our standard medium vacuum furnace with crucible size of Ø102 x 51mm has a maximum temperature of 2100˚c. We also offer an alternative deeper medium hot zone size of Ø60.5 x 75mm, a larger size of Ø 150 x 75mm and an extra large hot zone size of Ø180 x 140mm. We also offer flat wafer hot zones for Ø 4”, Ø 6” and Ø 8” sample sizes The cylindrical graphite elements are extremely efficient and allow for fast ramps, extremely stable and using a dual hot zone improves temperature uniformity a deviation of < +/- 1%.

Graphite Furnace Standard Options: Crucible Furnaces (Crucible internal sizes) 2000°c Medium Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 5kW DC PSU.

Graphite Hot Zone – Ø60.5 x 75mm OR Ø102mm x 51mm

2000°c Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 15kW DC PSU.

Graphite Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm

Graphite Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm 2000°c Extra Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Graphite Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 20kW DC PSU.

Graphite Hot Zone – Ø180 x 140mm Wafer Furnaces (Wafer sizes) Ø 4” Graphite Hot Zone, 5kW DC PSU

Ø 6” Graphite Hot Zone, 10kW DC PSU

Ø 8” Graphite Hot Zone, 15kW DC PSU Benchtop Furnaces (Crucible Sizes) 2000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c TiCᶾ Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

2000˚c Graphite Wafer Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3” Vacuum Furnaces Key features: Temperatures up to 2100˚c

Base pressure <5x10 ̄²mBar

Automatic pump purge sequence to remove residual Oxygen

Ramp rate ≈ 60˚c/min (Can be faster with bigger power supply)

Processing in vacuum & atmospheric pressure

Laptop PC for full data logging and multi-step programmable thermal process control

Top loading furnace chamber

Fully Water-cooled furnace, stainless steel chamber and lid

Electrically driven lid with interlock sensors

Crucible & wafer / flat sample heating

Simple & safe operation with full protection interlocks, ideal for Universities or inexperienced operators

Fully interlocked system providing safety for both user and system

Semi-Automatic control via HMI Touchscreen

Colour display combined Micro Pirani/piezo vacuum gauge

Light weight DC switch mode power supplies (no bulky transformers)

DC power supply controlled via Eurotherm Nanodac

High performance and responsive control

Manual pressure and gas flow rate regulation with automatic over pressure release valve

Compact design, lightweight & small footprint, but large hot zones Options Diffusion High Vacuum Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5x10 ̄⁷mBar)

Turbo Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5x10 ̄⁸mBar)

Additional process gas options

3000˚c all graphite hot zone

Pyrometer – Auto change over

Water chiller

Hot zone thermocouples

Oxygen compatible to 1400c with SiC coated graphite hot zone and alumina insulation. Wafer sample Hot Zones For wafer sample testing our laboratory vacuum furnaces use a CCC element enclosed in a graphite hot zone to heat both individual large Dia. samples and smaller samples held in a susceptor plate. Wafer sample furnaces range from 4” to 8” Dia sample size, with dual zone option on 8”. High Temperature Vacuum Furnace 3000˚c laboratory furnace uses the same footprint as the standard furnace but incorporates a few changes.

All graphite hot zone.

Above 2100˚c requires processing in an inert environment at atmospheric pressure.

Larger power supplies required whilst still fitting into a standard frame.

Use of pyrometer for high temperature measurement with auto changeover System Operation & Features: Thermic Edge’s range of laboratory vacuum furnaces provide a user-friendly interface promoting their ease of use via modern touchscreen HMI display which allows control of all furnace pumping, gas processing and venting features. With multiple screens for operation, interlock displays and mimic with valve states. The HMI allows the user to control the automated pump down sequence which is designed to remove residual oxygen from the chamber and intern increasing the life of the hot zone and avoiding the possibility of oxidation occurring. Two independent gas inputs are also controlled via the arm mounted HMI with their individual flows manually adjusted, via needle valves, to the user’s requirements. Pumping speeds are also regulated manually via a vacuum Speedi valve mounted on the front of the vacuum furnace, enabling manual control of chamber pressure and gas flow rates. Temperature and datalogging are controlled via a Eurotherm Nanodac PID temperature controller / data logger which can be connected to a remote PC for data analysis. Software is provided to allow for multi-step process cycles to be programmed allowing for simple repeat testing and easy adjustment to programs. The fully water-cooled vacuum chamber and power feedthroughs keep the exterior of the chamber at ambient temperature and preventing overheating, allowing for extended periods of operation. Service Requirements All laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, Argon gas for venting, process gas supplies and exhaust line. Services Specification Total Supply Power : 6kva, 415v 3 phase

Water Connections: - ¾” BSPT threaded ends to both flow and return.

Flow rate min: 6 litres / min of water @ ambient temperature

Process gas inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve

Vent inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve.

For Pneumatics (if fitted) – 60 – 80 psi. compressed air - 6mm push fit.

N2/ Ar supply for venting/processing – <40 psi - ¼” Swagelok fitting

Pumping port size: 2.75” CF – KF25 adapter

System height (lid closed): 1140mm

System width: 1120mm

System depth: 720mm (Measured from rotameter knobs to water supply pipes

Tungsten Furnace Laboratory Vacuum Furnaces with Tungsten crucible or flat sample hot zones for thermal processing, heat treatment, annealing & vacuum sintering in Vacuum, Nitrogen or Hydrogen environments. Thermic Edge laboratory vacuum furnaces offer a range of Tungsten hot zones to suit a variety of uses. Using the same set up as the graphite furnaces the Tungsten furnace range has an ultimate vacuum of 5x10 ̄²mBar whilst able to operate at atmospheric pressure in an inert atmosphere. Tungsten crucible furnaces are also available using mesh style elements in two sizes: Large Crucible Ø150 x 75mm

Extra Large Crucible Ø80 x 140mm Crucible Furnaces (Crucible Sizes) 2000°c Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Tungsten Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 5kW DC PSU.

Tungsten Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm

Tungsten Hot Zone – Ø150 x 75mm 2000°c Extra Large Laboratory Vacuum Furnace with Tungsten Hot Zone Crucible Furnace, 20kW DC PSU.

Graphite Hot Zone – Ø80 x 140mm Wafer Heating (Wafer Sizes) 4” Tungsten Hot Zone, 5kW DC PSU

6” Tungsten Hot Zone, 10kW DC PSU

8” Tungsten Hot Zone, 15kW DC PSU Benchtop Furnaces (Crucible Sizes) 2600˚c Tungsten Wafer Furnace 3kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3” Vacuum Furnaces Key features: Temperatures up to 2600˚c

Base pressure <5x10 ̄²mBar

Automatic pump purge sequence to remove residual Oxygen

Ramp rate ≈ 120˚c/min

Processing in vacuum & atmospheric pressure

Laptop PC for full data logging and multi-step programmable thermal process control

Top loading furnace chamber

Fully water-cooled furnace, stainless steel chamber and lid

Electrically driven lid with interlock sensors

Crucible & wafer / flat sample heating

Simple & safe operation with full protection interlocks, ideal for Universities or inexperienced operators

Fully interlocked system providing safety for both user and system

Semi-Automatic control via HMI Touchscreen

Colour display combined Micro Pirani/piezo gauge

Light weight DC switch mode power supplies (no bulky transformers)

DC power supply controlled via Eurotherm Nanodac

High performance and responsive control

Manual pressure and gas flow rate regulation with automatic over pressure release valve

Compact design, lightweight & small footprint, but large hot zones Options Diffusion High Vacuum Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5x10 ̄⁷mBar)

Turbo Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5x10 ̄⁸mBar)

Additional process gas options

Pyrometer – Auto change over

Water chiller

Hot zone thermocouples Hot Zones The Tungsten Laboratory Vacuum furnaces are available with either crucible or wafer sample heating. For wafer sample heating a simple flat element is housed in a Tungsten body with radial heat shielding. For crucible heating the hot zone is heated using a Tungsten Mesh element with heat shield provided by Tungsten foil sheets. System Operation & Features: Thermic Edge’s range of laboratory vacuum furnaces provide a user-friendly interface promoting their ease of use via modern touchscreen HMI display which allows control of all furnace pumping, gas processing and venting features. With multiple screens for operation, interlock displays and valve states. The HMI allows the user to control the automated pump down sequence which is designed to remove residual oxygen from the chamber and intern increasing the life of the hot zone and avoiding the possibility of oxidation occurring. Two independent gas inputs are also controlled via the arm mounted HMI with their individual flows manually adjusted to the user’s requirements. Pumping speeds are also regulated manually via a Speedi valve mounted on the front of the vacuum furnace. Temperature and datalogging are controlled via a Eurotherm Nanodac PID temperature controller / data logger which can be connected to a remote PC for data analysis. Software is provided to allow for multi-step process cycles to be programmed allowing for simple repeat testing and easy adjustment to programs. The fully water-cooled vacuum chamber and power feedthroughs keep the exterior of the chamber at ambient temperature and preventing overheating, allowing for extended periods of operation. Service Requirements All laboratory vacuum furnaces require a 3 phase electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, Argon gas for venting, process gas supplies and exhaust line. Services Specification Total Supply Power : 6kva, 415v 3 phase

Water Connections: - ¾” BSPT threaded ends to both flow and return.

Flow rate min: 6 litres / min of water @ ambient temperature

Process gas inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve

Vent inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve.

For Pneumatics (if fitted) – 60 – 80 psi. compressed air - 6mm push fit.

N2/ Ar supply for venting/processing – <40 psi - ¼” Swagelok fitting

Pumping port size: 2.75” CF – KF25 adapter

System height (lid closed): 1140mm

System width: 1120mm

System depth: 720mm (Measured from rotameter knobs to water supply pipes

Bench Top Furnace The 2000˚c Benchtop Vacuum Furnace provides a high performance cost-effective solution to smaller sample size heating. Our standard benchtop vacuum furnace will heat a sample wafer or a crucible up to 2000˚c. We also offer a 3000 ˚c version as a special option. Thermic Edge supply a range of Benchtop Furnaces for use in smaller laboratories for the use on small sample testing, thermal processing, vacuum sintering and heat treatment in an extremally high purity and clean environment. The Benchtop offers a small footprint, light weight unit with simple one touch control via HMI touchscreen display with integrated power supply, rotary pump and manual flow control. Temperature control and datalogging is performed via a Eurotherm Nanodac controller with option for remote PC control and data analysis. Benchtop Furnace Standard Options: 2000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c TiCᶾ Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

2000˚c Graphite Wafer Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3”

2000˚c Tungsten Wafer Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3” Vacuum Furnaces Key features: Temperatures up to 2000˚c

Ramp rate ≈ 100˚c/min

Base pressure <5x10 ̄²mBar

Automatic pump purge sequence to remove residual Oxygen

Ramp rate ≈ 60˚c/min (Can be faster with bigger power supply)

Processing in vacuum & atmospheric pressure

Top loading furnace chamber

Fully Water-cooled furnace, stainless steel chamber and lid

Electrically driven lid with interlock sensors

Crucible & wafer / flat sample heating

Simple & safe operation with full protection interlocks, ideal for Universities or inexperienced operators

Fully interlocked system providing safety for both user and system

Semi-Automatic control via HMI Touchscreen

Light weight DC switch mode power supplies (no bulky transformers)

DC power supply controlled via Eurotherm Nanodac

High performance and responsive control

Manual pressure and gas flow rate regulation with automatic over pressure release valve

Compact design, lightweight & small footprint

Options Options Turbo Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5x10 ̄⁸mBar)

Additional process gas options

3000˚c TiC Coated Graphite hot zone

Laptop PC for full data logging and multi-step programmable thermal process control

Pyrometer – Auto change over

Water chiller

Hot zone thermocouples

Oxygen compatible to 1400c with SiC coated graphite hot zone and alumina insulation Gas Processing The Benchtop Furnace offers flexibility in its process gas options using the Gas Supply Box to allow multiple gasses to be connected and only a single gas supplied into the rear of the furnace. The chamber has as single gas supply into the hot zone with a manual flow control but using the Gas Supply Box the user can switch between different process gasses during their heating process all controlled by the HMI touchscreen. Service Requirements All Benchtop laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, Argon gas for venting, process gas supplies and exhaust line. Services Specification Total Supply Power : 2.0kva, 220v single phase 13A

Water Connections: - ¾” BSPT threaded ends to both flow and return.

Flow rate min: 6 litres / min of water @ ambient temperature

Process gas inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve

Vent inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve.

For Pneumatics (if fitted) – 60 – 80 psi. compressed air - 6mm push fit.

N2/ Ar supply for venting/processing – <40 psi - ¼” Swagelok fitting

Pumping port size: 2.75” CF – KF25 adapter