The two types of furnace technologies used in heat treatment are batch furnaces and continuous furnaces.
Batch furnaces are designed to process a limited quantity of parts or materials at a time. They are commonly used for heat treating small batches of components or for heat treating parts that require individual attention. Batch furnaces have features such as stoving and curing kits for removing volatile gases, vertical airflow impellers for uniform heating, explosion relief panels for safety, and manual or automated vertically opening doors for easy loading and unloading.
Continuous furnaces, on the other hand, involve unrolling wire mesh and running it as a single layer at a constant speed. The charging material is transported through the furnace at a constant speed or step by step and is heated simultaneously. Continuous furnaces are used for reheating semi-finished products for subsequent hot forming or heat treatment. They offer higher performance capacities compared to batch furnaces due to their continuous operation.
Both types of furnaces play a crucial role in the heat treatment process by providing controlled heating environments that modify the material's structure. They enable uniform heating, precise temperature control, and controlled cooling rates, ensuring that the desired material properties are achieved. The choice between batch and continuous furnaces depends on the specific heat treatment requirements, the size of the operation, and the desired temperature and features needed for the product.
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