Customer Background

The client is a prestigious university in Chile, well known for its materials science and mechanical engineering research. Their team required a brazing furnace for experimental studies on high-performance alloys, focusing on joint strength, microstructural integrity, and filler metal behavior.

Equipment Solution

Brother Furnace supplied a custom-designed vacuum brazing furnace with the following specifications:

• Heating zone size: 600 × 600 × 900 mm
• Maximum temperature: up to 1300°C
• Ultimate vacuum: better than 5×10⁻³ Pa
• Heating method: resistance heating with evenly distributed heating elements
• Chamber material: made of high-grade stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, thermal durability, and easy maintenance
• Brazing compatibility: suitable for silver-, copper, and nickel-based filler metals
• Control system: PLC with touchscreen HMI, programmable temperature profiles, user-friendly interface
• Cooling: equipped with a forced gas cooling system for rapid cycle times
• Safety features: over-temperature protection, gas interlock systems, and multi-level alarms

Additionally, a vacuum pressure-hold function was integrated to maintain a stable vacuum level during the brazing process, enhancing joint reliability.

Shipment & Support

After thorough factory testing, the equipment was securely packed in a wooden crate and shipped by air to Santiago, Chile. Brother Furnace provided bilingual manuals, training videos, and remote technical support to ensure smooth installation and operation.

Conclusion

Brother Furnace is proud to support academic institutions worldwide with professional and customized heat treatment solutions. This project reinforces our capabilities in advanced vacuum furnace technology and our commitment to international collaboration, especially in the South American region.

If you are looking for a similar brazing solution, don’t hesitate to contact Brother Furnace—we’re here to help.