Heat Treating Oven Goes to Aerospace Product Manufacturer

A manufacturer of aerospace products will be receiving a new heat treating oven for processing parts in a reduced oxygen atmosphere, utilizing nitrogen. The oven is electrically heated, and will be operational at temperatures exceeding 1,000°F.

The electrically heated standard draw batch oven (SDB Series) is provided by Wisconsin Oven. The maximum continuous operating temperature of this electrically heated oven is 1,400°F and has the capability to operate at 230° F above ambient. The thermocouple uniformity survey (TUS) qualified temperature range is 800°F to 1,400°F.

Wisconsin Electric Oven (photo source: siovens.com)

Qualified work zone dimensions are 24” wide x 24” high x 48” deep. Overall chamber dimensions are 36” wide x 36” high x 60” deep. The construction of the walls and ceiling feature the “CAN” style construction with heavy plate exterior (1/2” thick oven front) and includes 4” of ceramic blanket, backed with 4” of 6-pound density, industrial board style insulation for a total wall thickness of 8". The interior ductwork and liner utilize 18 gauge 309 stainless steel.

(photo source: Kennedy Space Center on unplash.com)