Vacuum Heat Treatment, Volume 1

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• All About Vacuum
• The Theory of Gases
• Vacuum Pumping Systems Part 1
• Vacuum Pumping Systems Part 2
• Vacuum Measurement Systems Part 1
• Vacuum Measurement Systems Part 2
• Vapor Pressure
• Hot Zone Construction
• Heating Elements
• Partial Pressure, Mean Free Path & Related Topics
• Vacuum Valves, Penetrations, Feedthrus and Flanges
• Leak Rates, Leak Detection & Leak Repair
• Cleaning of Parts and Fixtures
• Diffusion Bonding, Eutectic Melting, Outgassing and Related Topics
• Heat Exchanger Design & Maintenance
• Water Cooling Systems
• Controls for Vacuum Furnaces
• Maintenance Practices, Procedures and Tips
• Gas Quench Systems
• Oil Quench Systems
• Baskets, Fixtures and Racks – Design & Alloy Selection
• Backfill Gases, Surge Tanks and Storage Vessels
• Vacuum Heat Treat Applications – Hardening
• Vacuum Heat Treat Applications – Brazing
• Vacuum Heat Treat Applications – Carburizing and Carbonitriding
• Vacuum Heat Treat Applications – Special Processes
• Vacuum Markets, Trends and Future Direction
• Vacuum Terminology & Useful Reference Data