IQ-S (Sledge) Compact Automated Quench System

The IQ-S was specifically developed for the treatment of small and sensitive components. It combines uniform heating, a controlled process atmosphere and a rapid, automated quenching mechanism in one compact, user-friendly system.

总览 Possible configurations

最高温度 1100 °C or 1200 °C	炉体 Ø 110 mm
加热长度(s) 500 mm	控温区数量 1 区或3区

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

An automated transfer system moves the sample precisely between the heating and cooling zones. This enables an extremely rapid transition from the process temperature to the quenching stage without removing the component and while continuously maintaining a controlled process atmosphere, such as vaccum, inert gas or reactive gas.

This significantly improves process reliability and component quality.

Possible sample-holder materials include:

Graphite
Inconel
APM

Overview shows the sled in the cooling zone

Overview shows the sled in the loading zone

KEY BENEFITS

Combines multiple process steps in a single system
Fast quenching cycles
High reproducibility through automation
Suitable for different process-gas atmospheres, including reactive gases
Controlled process atmosphere maintained in both zones

PROCESS SEQUENCE

Evacuation and subsequent purging of the process chamber
Heating with a controlled temperature ramp
Optional holding at the target temperature
Quenching by transferring the sample between zones
Purging of the process chamber