Blanchard Metals Processing Co. has purchased and installed a Model H2424 Ipsen Turbo Treater vacuum furnace with 6-Bar Quench capability with a work zone of 18" x 14" x 24". The furnace is capable of 2400F. The furnace is equipped with a highly efficient all-graphite insulated hot-zone assembly with graphite heating elements in a 360 degree configuration, convection-assisted heating for reduced heat up times and vacuum tempering. It is controlled by an Ipsen compuvac control system with an operator interface 17" touch panel monitor.

The furnace will be used for the Heat Treatment of all Tool Steels, Stainless alloys, and High Speed steels typically used in the aerospace and manufacturing industries.