brazing furnace vacuum Archive
by Joseph
Vac Aero Receives Order from Siemens Westinghouse
The Monty, February 10, 2004 A very accurate source tells us that Vac Aero (new vacuum furnaces) has just received an order for two fairly big, front loading vacuum furnaces from Siemens Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario, a large manufacturer of turbine engines. My impression is that the order is worth well over $1 million bucks!…
by Joseph
Bob Connell Retires
The Monty, January 2004 Issue The note below tells how Bob Connell, a long time Vac Aero (new Vacuum Furnaces) employee is retiring. I will add that I’ve known Bob for a lot of years and he is an absolute top notch individual. I will also add that I wish I could show you the…
by Joseph
Vac Aero Receives Vacuum Furnace Contract
INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, December 3, 2003 Vac Aero International, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, received a second order from Tri-Industries in Terra Haute, Ind., for a front-loading vacuum furnace. The furnace has a work zone of 36 in. wide x 30 in. high x 48 in. deep, and is constructed of three layers of 0.5 in. thick…
by Joseph
VAC AERO International Receives Second Order from Tri-Industries
The Monty, December 2003 Issue VAC AERO International Inc. has received a second order from Tri-Industries in Terra Haute, Indiana for a front loading vacuum furnace which is available with a shortened delivery. The furnace has a work zone of 36" w x 30" h x 48" deep, and is constructed of three (3) layers…
by Joseph
Moog Aircraft Awards Furnace Contract to Vac Aero
INDUSTRIAL HEATING MAGAZINE, November 10, 2003 Moog Aircraft Group awarded a contract to Vac Aero International, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, for a vacuum furnace to be supplied at its East Aurora, N.Y. facility. The system has a graphite felt lining with a hot face of reflective graphoil bonded on carbon composite and will be heated by…
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…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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,…
by Joseph
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…
by Joseph
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…