Grace Manufacturing is expanding its vacuum heat treating capabilities to support growing demand for thin martensitic stainless steel components used in the medical industry. The Arkansas-based precision metal manufacturer has invested in a new vacuum furnace to strengthen process control, reduce downtime, and maintain stringent metallurgical and quality standards required for medical component production.
Located in Russellville, Arkansas, Grace Manufacturing selected a TITAN H2 2-bar vacuum furnace following third-party testing at a Midwest commercial heat treater. The evaluation confirmed the system met application requirements for thin martensitic stainless steel medical components. The new furnace will replace an aging unit from another manufacturer that has experienced increasing downtime and service challenges in recent years.
Supplied by Ipsen, the TITAN H2 includes a work zone measuring 18 x 18 x 24 inches deep, a 1,000-pound load capacity, and a maximum operating temperature of 2400°F. The system provides temperature uniformity of ±10°F, supporting the repeatability and precision required in medical manufacturing environments.
Established in 1966, Grace Manufacturing specializes in precision metal services primarily serving the medical industry. The upgrade in equipment supports Grace Manufacturing’s continued growth in medical component production.
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