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by Joseph

East Aurora, NY Moog Buys a New Vacuum Furnace

The Monty, December 2003 Issue A new order has been announced, this has Moog in East Aurora, NY buying a brand new Vac Aero Vacuum furnace. Our understanding is that it is a model VAH 3436 HV-2 with curved graphite elements, diffusion pump and complemented by a Dry Coolers Water System (had to slip that…

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Tri Industries Purchases Brand New Vac Aero Furnace

The Monty, August 2003 Issue I’ve been told that this captive heat treater in Terre Haute, Indiana has just purchased a brand new Vac Aero Furnace (new vacuum furnaces and heat treating). Sounds like it’s a bottom loader 72" X 72" with 2 bar pressure quenching capabilities. I know nothing about Tri Industries, however I…

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Tri-Industries Orders Vacuum Furnace

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, July 29, 2003 Vac Aero International, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, received an order from Tri – Industries Inc., Terre Haute, Ind., for a vacuum furnace with a working zone of 72 in. diameter by 72 in. high, graphite felt lined hot zone and 35-in. diffusion pump. The order includes Stokes mechanical pumping system,…

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VAC AERO Forms New Company in Switzerland

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, July 2, 2003 VAC AERO International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has formed a new company to provide additional support for its European customer base. VAC AERO Europe Sarl is based in Granges, Switzerland and has been awarded contracts for furnace maintenance and technical support. In cooperation with its associate, Vacuum and Atmospheres…

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New Vacuum Furnace Order from Magellan Aerospace

The Monty, July 2003 Issue I believe the press release below says it all. I will add though that I believe this facility with the addition of this unit will have a total of 5 Vac Aero furnaces. "Vac Aero International Inc., located in Oakville, Ontario have been awarded a contract for a large vacuum…

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Vac Aero Awarded Large Vacuum Furnace Contract from Magellan Aerospace

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, June 11, 2003 VAC AERO International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has been awarded a contract for a large vacuum furnace from Magellan Aerospace for its facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The furnace is a bottom-loading design with an all metal work zone of 84 in. dia. by 84 in. high. The system includes…

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So Which Brand Of Vacuum Furnace Do Users Prefer?

The Monty, May 2003 Issue This of course was our "question of the week". Right off the bat I’ll point out that with the exception of ECM Vacuum Carburizing furnaces we have no affiliation with any manufacturer of vacuum furnaces. Have to keep it unbiased. Some surprises in the responses and some that were not…

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Fluoride Ion Cleaning Systems Get You Excited?

The Monty, March 2003 Issue Me either but I have to admit that probably a lot of people don’t find Batch IQ furnaces or Vacuum furnaces exciting either. This item is connected with the HT Industry so it’s news. "VAC AERO has been awarded a contract for a Dayton Process fluoride ion cleaning system by…

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VAC AERO Receives Vacuum Furnace Order From Aerojet Turbine Reworks

The Monty, February 2003 Issue "VAC AERO International Inc. of Oakville, Ontario, Canada recently received an order for a vacuum furnace from Aerojet Turbine Reworks Inc. in Richmond, British Columbia. "The furnace is a horizontal model with a working zone of 18" wide x 12" high x 24" deep, a Hull two stage mechanical pump,…

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Vacuum Furnace Ordered In Canada

INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, January 15, 2003 Vac Aero International Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada, received an order for a vacuum furnace from Aerojet Turbine Reworks Inc., Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The furnace is a horizontal model with a working zone of 18 in. wide i 12 in. high i 24 in. deep (460 i 300 i…

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