Double- or\u00a0triple-chamber sealed quench vacuum furnace for low pressure carburizing (LPC), including integrated high pressure gas quenching (25 bars N2), designed for high-volume production.<\/h2>\n
The SECO\/WARWICK CaseMaster Evolution (CMe) is an advanced multi-chamber vacuum furnace engineered for high-volume Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC) and high-pressure gas or oil quenching.<\/b> Available in double-chamber (D-type) or triple-chamber (T-type) configurations, the CMe system provides a semi-continuous, oxygen-free alternative to traditional atmospheric sealed-quench lines and continuous furnace systems.<\/p>\n
CaseMaster Evolution (CMe) is a\u00a0family of vacuum carburizing furnaces dedicated to\u00a0semi-continuous case hardening using LPC technology (low-pressure carburizing) combined with water quenching , or\u00a0oil quenching\u00a0 or\u00a0high-pressure gas quenching (25 bars N2). These systems also enable vacuum hardening and through hardening, offering a\u00a0versatile alternative to\u00a0traditional atmospheric sealed quench furnaces, continuous lines, and multi-chamber systems.<\/p>\n
The CaseMaster Evolution represents a\u00a0new generation of heat treatment solutions for the carburizing process and heat treatment of steel, providing an additional option for a\u00a0wide range of carburizing technology applications. It is designed for industries such as\u00a0aerospace, automotive, machine building, bearings, and commercial heat treatment.<\/p>\n
With advanced systems for carburizing, including vacuum carburizing technology, the CMe ensures precise control of the steel carburizing process, delivering superior quality (oxygen free) and efficiency compared to\u00a0conventional carburizing furnaces.<\/p>\n
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The CaseMaster Evolution (CMe) has been designed with the state-of-the-art construction and selections for two or three chambers in order to provide maximum flexibility in heat treatment and continuous batch processing. They are compatible with AMS2750 and CQI9 standards.<\/p>\n
There are two types of CaseMaster Evolution. The two-chamber furnace, called D type, provides a dual chamber with one for processing and a second chamber for oil or gas quenching. <\/p>\n
The three-chamber furnace, called T type, provides the same chambers as the D type plus a third pre-heating chamber that can be used for faster processing. <\/p>\n
Cooling may be carried out in two ways: under high-pressure gas quenching (25 bars N2) or in hardening oil quenching.<\/p>\n
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With more than 100 CMe vacuum heat treatment furnaces, SECO\/WARWICK is currently at the forefront of the international vacuum heat treatment market. A number of top international manufacturing companies, in need of superior mechanical properties, have compared the CMe to conventional integral-quench case-hardening methods. Having compared that, those companies have increased their production capacities with CaseMaster Evolution designed by SECO\/WARWICK.<\/p>\n
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\/<\/span> Fully automated processing
\/<\/span> Compatible with AMS2750, CQI-9<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Horizontal, double-, and triple-chamber design
\/<\/span> Compact, modular design
\/<\/span> Graphite heating chamber
\/<\/span> Electric heating system
\/<\/span> Low heat losses by increased thermal insulation<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Vacuum and pressure-tight inner doors ensure high purity of process and parts
\/<\/span> Shorter evacuation times by independent pumping systems for each chamber
\/<\/span> Short workload-transport time within the furnace<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> High-pressure gas quenching (N\u2082 or He) \u2013 up to 25 bar abs
\/<\/span> Uniform quenching and distortion reduction by adjustable pressure settings<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> All processes occur in vacuum \u2192 no oxidation, no decarburization.
\/<\/span> Eliminates post-process cleaning (no scale, no soot).
\/<\/span> Ideal parts surface condition.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Vacuum carburizing (LPC) and carbonitriding allow accurate control of carbon potential.
\/<\/span> Uniform case depth even on complex geometries, densely packed loads.
\/<\/span> No intergranular oxidation (IGO), unlike conventional atmosphere carburizing.
\/<\/span> Highly accurate and precise LPC process simulator (SimVaC)<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> High pressure gas quenching provides powerful cooling comparable to oil quenching.
\/<\/span> Ideal for steels like 16MnCr5, 20MnCr5, 18CrNiMo7-6, 8620, or 20NiCrMo2-2 after carburizing.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Uniform heating in vacuum + controlled gas quench minimizes the thermal gradients.
\/<\/span> Better dimensional stability compared to oil quenching.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Closed system \u2192 no flames, smoke, or oil fumes.
\/<\/span> No post washing required.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Carburizing + quenching in one furnace \u2192 shorter cycle time, no transfer between furnaces.
\/<\/span> No risk of contamination and oxidation during transfer.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Vacuum furnaces are more energy-efficient than atmosphere furnaces.
\/<\/span> Less oil consumption and waste.
\/<\/span> Possibility to utilize higher temperatures, bringing time and cost savings.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Fully automated processing
No operator presence required
Immediate start\/stop of an equipment
On-demand operation
\/<\/span> No CO\u2082 emissions from endothermic gas generation
No ENDO generator required.
No combustion of natural gas for atmosphere production.
\/<\/span> No carbon potential flow control systems
No need for an atmosphere conditioning
\/<\/span> No burn-out\/exhaust systems
No need to burn excess hydrocarbons or exhaust gases.
\/<\/span> No CO monitoring system
No carbon monoxide risk \u2192 safer for operators.
\/<\/span> No external atmosphere monitoring system
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\/<\/span> Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC)
\/<\/span> Low Pressure Carbonitriding
\/<\/span> Convection heating for D type (T inclusive)
\/<\/span> Multi-zone temperature control
\/<\/span> Multi-zone regulation (additional option)<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Remote control and monitoring
\/<\/span> Supervisory system
\/<\/span> External recorder (additional option)
\/<\/span> Dew point measuring system (additional option)
\/<\/span> Load thermocouples (additional option)<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Integration with existing conventional sealed quench furnace lines<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Closed Loop Water System (CLWS), buffer tank, loader, AGV (automated guided vehicle)
\/<\/span> Base trays, modular fixtures (casted or CFC)
\/<\/span> Helium recycling system<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> High vacuum (diffusion pump)
\/<\/span> Noise protection of the pumping system<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Commercial Heat Treatment
\/<\/span> Aerospace including, landing gears, high-precision and high-quality components
\/<\/span> Fabricated metal products
\/<\/span> Machine-building, including: parts exposed to wear and mechanical stress.
\/<\/span> Fasteners
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\/<\/span> Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC) using FineCarb with oil or gas quench
\/<\/span>\u00a0Low Pressure Carbonitriding (LPCN) with oil or gas quench
\/<\/span>\u00a0Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC) with subcritical annealing (pearlitizing) for grain refinement
\/<\/span>\u00a0Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC) with slow cooling (without martensite transformation)
\/<\/span>\u00a0High-temperature carburizing up to 1050\u00b0C using LPC for common case hardening steels
\/<\/span>\u00a0Oxidation in the pre-heating chamber (only in T type furnace)<\/p>\n
\/<\/span>\u00a0Hardening with oil quench or gas quench
\/<\/span>\u00a0Bright thorough hardening
\/<\/span>\u00a0Tempering
\/<\/span>\u00a0Annealing (with gas cooling)<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Carburizing steels
\/<\/span> Hardening steels
\/<\/span> Structural streel
\/<\/span> Bearing steel
\/<\/span> Tool steels
\/<\/span> HSLA
\/<\/span> Alloyed steels
\/<\/span> Stainless steels
\/<\/span> Alloys and super alloys
\/<\/span> Titanium alloys
AISI: 1015; 1020; 3310; 5115; 5117; 5120H; 8620; 8622; 8627\/H; 9310;
Armco
EN: 14CrNi14; 14CrNiMo13-4; 15CrNi6; 15NiCrMo16-5; 16MnCr5; 17Cr3; 17CrNiMo6; 17CrNiMo7; 18CrMo4; 18CrNi8; 18MnCr5; 20CrMnTi; 20CrNiMo2; 20MnCr5; 21NiCrMo2; C15; C22; X19NiCrMo4
GOST: 15; 15G; 15H; 16ChG; 18ChGT; 19ChGN; 20; 20Ch; 20ChG; 20ChGNM; 20G
PN: 12H2N4A; 12HN3A; 14NiCrMo 13-4; 15; 15G; 15H; 15HGM; 15HGN;; 15HN; 15NiCrMo16-5; 16HG; 17CrNiMo6; 17HGN; 17HNM; 18H2N2; 18H2N4WA; 18HGM; 18HGT; 20; 20G; 20H; 20H2N4A; 20HG; 20HN3A; 20HNM; 22HNM; 25H2N4WA;
Pyrowear Alloy 53, Ferrum C61, Ferrum C64, M50Nil, Ferrum 675
Werkstoff: 1.0401; 1.0402; 1.0467; 1.2764; 1.5919; 1.6523; 1.6587; 1.6657; 1.6723; 1.7016; 1.7027; 1.7131; 1.7147; 1.7242; 1.7243;<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.secowarwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LPC-automation.png\")
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\/<\/span> Elimination of quenching oil and contamination, washers, and cleaning chemicals for gas quench facilities<\/strong>
\u2192 No oil waste, no detergents, no wastewater treatment.
\/<\/span> Environmentally friendly process<\/strong>
\u2192 No harmful by-products, clean operation.
\/<\/span> No emission of climate-warming gas CO\u2082<\/strong>
\u2192 No ENDO generator or combustion gases.
\/ <\/span>No emission of harmful gases (CO, NOx)<\/strong>
\u2192 Safer for operators and the environment.
\/<\/span> Safe, no flammable and poisonous atmosphere<\/strong>
\u2192 No risk of explosions or toxic leaks.
\/<\/span> No open fire<\/strong>
\u2192 Eliminates fire hazards completely.<\/p>\n
\/<\/span> Fast and uniform LPC of densely packed loads<\/strong>
\u2192 High productivity with precise case depth.
\/<\/span> Nitrogen quench (neither oil nor helium is needed)<\/strong>
\u2192 Clean, cost-effective, and eco-friendly cooling.
\/<\/span> High lifespan of hot zone components \u2013 graphite<\/strong>
\u2192 Lower maintenance and waste.
\/<\/span> No decarburization or oxidation, elimination of IGO<\/strong>
\u2192 Perfect surface quality without extra cleaning.
\/<\/span> Flexible, on-demand operation<\/strong>
\u2192 No continuous gas flow or idle furnace losses.<\/p>\n