CFC Fixtures

Because of Semicorex CFC fixtures' improved performance and advanced material properties over more conventional fixturing materials like cast and wrought steels. Modular grids, shelving systems, egg crates, and baker's racks are just a few of the designs available for these fixtures, each of which is customised to meet the demands of a particular application.

Considerable Loss of Weight

The exceptional weight reduction of CFC fixtures—which is 60 to 90 percent less than that of metallic fixtures—is one of its most notable benefits. Increased furnace batch throughput is made possible by this significant weight reduction, which also makes transportation and installation simpler. Because CFC fixtures are lightweight, much less energy is needed for heating, which improves operational effectiveness and lowers costs.

Outstanding Performance at High Temperatures

Compared to conventional materials, CFC fixtures can tolerate temperatures as high as 1,300°C, which is a significant improvement. At 1,000°C, they are around ten times stronger than cast alloy steels, demonstrating their exceptional strength at high temperatures. Compared to cast alloys, this improved load-bearing capability enables a net fixture load increase of up to 100%, making it perfect for heavy-duty applications.

Quick Thermal Reaction

CFC fittings heat and cool considerably faster than cast steel fixtures because of its reduced thermal mass, which is usually 30% faster. Because of their quick thermal reaction, CFC fixtures use only one-fourth of the electrical power input during the heating phase, which cuts down on cycle times and energy usage. This lowers the overall energy footprint of heat treatment procedures and increases productivity.

Longer Lifespan and Stability in Dimensions

Compared to fixtures made of cast steel alloy, CFC fixtures have a lifespan that is around five times longer. During repeated cycles of heating and cooling, their low thermal coefficient of expansion guarantees resistance to creep and deformation. This dimensional stability improves the accuracy and dependability of heat treatment operations by ensuring that the fixtures maintain their shape and that all pieces are fixed correctly throughout the process.

Superior Load Capacity and Distortion Resistance

Because of its intrinsic material qualities, CFC fixtures have exceptional resistance to distortion. Despite heavy weight loads and temperature changes, this resilience helps them retain their shape and structural integrity over the course of their lifetime. They guarantee constant performance and dependable processing results thanks to their remarkable dimensional precision and stability during heat cycling.

Uses

Because of their outstanding qualities, CFC fixtures are ideal for a variety of industrial settings, especially those that call for strong, high-temperature solutions.

Hardening of the Case

CFC fixtures are perfect for case hardening procedures, such as oil quenching and low-pressure carburising with high-pressure gas quenching, as well as surface carburising up to 1050°C. Effective hardening is ensured while the chance of distortion is reduced by their capacity to tolerate high temperatures and retain structural integrity.

Modifications to the Structure and Soldering

CFC Fixtures offer the load capacity and thermal stability required for intricate operations such as soldering procedures up to 1300°C and structure changes. They are essential in high-temperature metalworking applications because of their resistance to thermal expansion and deformation, which guarantees accurate and consistent results.

Heat Treatment Using Vacuum and Inert Atmosphere

CFC Fixtures provide performance that is unmatched in vacuum or oxygen-free inert environment heat treatments. They are appropriate for procedures that require a controlled environment to guarantee the quality and integrity of the treated materials because of their remarkable high-temperature stability and resistance to oxidation.