CHE Furnaces was commissioned to design and manufacture a Drop Bottom Furnace for the aerospace industry, to be used to manufacture aircraft assemblies from aluminum. This system was designed to provide a heat treatment solution for aluminum airplane skins with a seven second quench time. The furnace featured coiled heating elements, a pneumatic hoist, and a quench tank system with an operating temperature range of 425 to 1100 °F. The entire system was designed, fabricated, and assembled on site at our state of the art facility by AWS certified welders.

    The system meets AMS 2750 E, BAC5621, BAC5602, GAMPS5108 and AMS 2770 J industry standards for aerospace heat treating equipment. Comprehensive in process temperature uniformity survey was conducted to ensure quality and integrity.

    The customer reported a greater satisfaction with the reliability and temperature uniformity of this furnace than with other units. Turnaround time for this project was 14 weeks, installed on location in Mexicali, Mexico. For more information about this cost effective custom drop bottom furnace, or the other design and manufacturing capabilities available please see the table below or contact us directly.

    Project Name:

    Drop Bottom Furnace – Aerospace Industry

    Industry:

    Aerospace Industry

    Location:

    Mexicali, Mexico

    Installation Date:

    2017

    Project Description:

    An aerospace company required a high tolerance drop bottom furnace to manufacture aircraft assemblies in Mexico for a US aircraft manufacturer.

    Capabilities Applied/Processes:

    Design and Build Fabrication, 3D Modeling, Air Profile Modeling Uniformity Design and Fluid Profile Modeling

    Overall Furnace Dimensions

    5’ X 5’ X 14’ Basket

    Temperature Range

    425-1100 °F

    Heating System

    Electric Coiled Elements

    Components

    Pneumatic Hoist, Double Tank System, In Process Testing/Inspection Performed, Temperature Uniformity Survey

    Industry for Use

    Aerospace

    Delivery/Turnaround Time

    14 weeks

    Delivery Location

    Mexicali, Mexico

    Standards Met

    AMS 2750 E, BAC5621, BAC5602, GAMPS5108 & AMS 2770 J