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How many microns needed to reach 10-4 torr?
10-3 Torr is 1 micron, so 10-4 Torr is .1 micron
10-3 Torr is 1 micron, so 10-4 Torr is .1 micron
See lessWhat is the difference between a sensor and a thermocouple in a vacuum furnace?
The words sensor and thermocouple are somewhat generic. A sensor is a device that measures a physical property and responds to it. A thermocouple is a sensor and can be used to measure pressure (vacuum) or temperature. We typically call the vacuum measuring device a vacuum thermocouple gauge andRead more
The words sensor and thermocouple are somewhat generic. A sensor is a device that measures a physical property and responds to it. A thermocouple is a sensor and can be used to measure pressure (vacuum) or temperature. We typically call the vacuum measuring device a vacuum thermocouple gauge and the temperature measuring device a thermocouple.
See lessWhat causes heating elements to fail?
It could be oxidation reducing the surface area and strength of the heating element over time. It could be arcing or shorting to ground. Impact from load carts, parts falling and/or someone bumping them accidentally of course
It could be oxidation reducing the surface area and strength of the heating element over time. It could be arcing or shorting to ground. Impact from load carts, parts falling and/or someone bumping them accidentally of course
See lessWhat is a 460-volt electric heating element?
That would be a heating element rated for 460 volt power. Not typical for vacuum furnaces.
That would be a heating element rated for 460 volt power. Not typical for vacuum furnaces.
See lessWhat materials are used for building heating elements?
Typically in vacuum furnaces it is graphite, molybdenum or tungsten. There are some other options, but they are not as common.
Typically in vacuum furnaces it is graphite, molybdenum or tungsten. There are some other options, but they are not as common.
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