A premium manufacturer in the aviation industry has invested in an advanced vacuum furnace for brazing fuel system components for aircraft engines SECO/WARWICK will deliver yet another vacuum furnace system for a manufacturer of components for aircraft engines. This is the result of years of collaboration with this Partner.
A single-chamber vacuum furnace with a molybdenum heating chamber and gas cooling up to 1.5 bar abs. has been created with advanced processes in mind for brazing components of fuel systems for aircraft engines. This is another SECO/WARWICK solution that will operate at this site and further evidence of trust from a client operating in one of the most demanding industrial sectors in the world.
“This Partner is one of the most specialized production centers in Europe when it comes to precision elements of fuel installations for aircraft engines. The fact that they once again choose SECO/WARWICK technology is the highest form of appreciation,” says Maciej Korecki, Vice President of the Vacuum Segment at SECO/WARWICK. “Our solution is the result of technical dialogue, adaptation to the client’s requirements and optimization for process cleanliness, high vacuum, and the size of the parts to be manufactured.”
The aerospace industry is one of the most dynamically developing industrial segments, where precision, reliability, and compliance with international (quality and safety) standards plays a key role.
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The vacuum furnace ordered is based on SECO/WARWICK’s proven solution but has been significantly modified to meet the client’s specific technological requirements. It features a molybdenum heating chamber with shield insulation, which reduces heat loss and provides exceptional purity for thermal processes. A temperature uniformity of ±6°C ensures uniform conditions throughout the heating zone, which is crucial when brazing tubular components for fuel systems.
The device’s vacuum system, built on mechanical pumps, a Roots pump, and a diffusion pump, maintains a stable and deep operating vacuum at the level of 10⁻⁴ – 10⁻5 mbar. A partial pressure system for protective gases (hydrogen, argon) has also been implemented, preventing the sublimation of alloying elements and protecting the quality of the load. A dew point sensor installed at the gas inlet secures the process against contamination from the atmosphere.
“This solution not only responds to the challenges of mass production but is the answer to real needs. The industrial furnace will increase the production capacity of the Partner’s current machinery park, enable more efficient and cleaner processes, and, thanks to integration with the plant’s supervisory system, will optimize logistics and production cycles,” comments Jędrzej Malinowski, Sales Manager at SECO/WARWICK.
The new furnace will provide full production capabilities, handling an increased number of components for fuel systems in aircraft engines. Its implementation will have a significant impact on the efficiency, quality, and stability of brazing processes, supporting the Partner’s development as a key player in the international aerospace supply chain.
