Heat Treatment Furnaces
VECTOR 3D – Complete Post-Processing Vacuum Furnace
Vacuum furnace system engineered for post-processing of metal 3D-printed parts, including debinding, sintering and heat-treatment operations.
Manufactured bySECO/WARWICK
2300°CMax temperature
Graphite/metalHot-zone options
4 sizesStandard working zones
Mass + R&DProduction use
Overview
Post-processing for metal AM parts
VECTOR 3D is a high-vacuum, high-temperature furnace designed specifically for complete post-processing of metal additive-manufactured (AM) components. It supports binder removal, sintering, heat treatment and finishing operations required to obtain final mechanical properties and surface quality. The system offers excellent heating uniformity, a graphite or all-metal chamber, adjustable cooling, and pump systems optimized for efficiency. VECTOR 3D is suitable for high-demand industries such as aerospace, automotive and medical manufacturing.
Applications
Where VECTOR 3D is used
Aerospace, automotive, medical and tooling applications
Debinding, sintering, solution heat treatment, hardening, carburizing, annealing, brazing, coating and tempering processes
Processing parts of various sizes with standard zones: 250×250×400, 400×400×600, 600×600×900, 900×900×1200 mm
Features
Hot zone, cooling and pumping
- Temperature capability up to 2300°C
- Excellent heating uniformity meeting aerospace requirements
- Graphite or all-metal hot-zone options
- Adjustable cooling system for different part geometries
- High-efficiency pumping system to reduce cycle time and energy cost
- Multiple binder-removal system configurations
- Intuitive control system for easy operation
- Suitable for mass production and R&D
- World-brand components with strong service support
Benefits
One furnace for the full AM workflow
Complete post-processing workflow for AM parts (debinding, sintering, heat treatment)
High part quality and repeatable metallurgical performance
Energy-efficient and cost-effective operation
Versatile system supporting both production and prototyping
High durability and long furnace service life
Fast maintenance response thanks to global support network
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