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[November 2007]
Spheric Technologies Installs High-Temperature Microwave Furnace At Phoenix HQ
Spheric Technologies Inc (Phoenix, AZ, USA), marketer of patented SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM™ high temperature microwave powdered metal and ceramic processing systems, now provides fast turn-around of customer process development projects using a newly installed high temperature microwave furnace at its Phoenix process development centre.
The newly installed computer controlled and fully automated MW-L0616V furnace delivers up to 6kW of power, generating process temperatures over 1700°C. The unit can be used with a variety of atmospheres. It features a vacuum evacuation capability for backfill with inert and/or process gases. The MW-L0616V offers processing volume and flexibility to handle a wide variety of materials.
"Until now," said Spheric Technologies’ Chairman Joseph Hines, "companies interested in having us process sample or prototype parts have waited several weeks for their raw materials ("green parts") to be shipped to our custom furnace manufacturer in China, processed and returned. With our newly installed equipment, we can provide immediate processing and a convenient site for on-going process development. This will speed customer decision-making and help our company expand more rapidly."
Spheric Technologies’ Executive Vice President Michael Kirksey observed that the production of samples "validates the functionality of the microwave process for the specific task, and demonstrates to the customer that they will obtain higher quality at lower cost using microwave, compared to using a conventional sintering furnace. Using microwave to sinter powdered metals, advanced ceramics and ceramic/metal alloys, we have processed components for use in fuel cells, electronics, aircraft, autos, firearms and more. The range of industries that can benefit from high-temperature microwave sintering is staggering." SPHERIC/SYNO-THERM™ high temperature microwave furnaces reduce energy use up to 80% and cut processing time by up to 90%.
Spheric Technologies is the exclusive licensee for microwave sintering patents developed at the world-renowned Penn State Microwave Processing and Engineering Center.
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