SEW-EURODRIVE, a prominent global manufacturer, partnered with ECM USA to commission a modular NANO vacuum furnace system fully integrated with advanced automation for their Lyman, South Carolina facility in June 2023. This six-chamber, 20-bar quench NANO vacuum furnace system provides maximum flexibility and integration by utilising 16 tempering positions, an advanced solvent-based washer (for both oil- and water-based contaminants) and robotic workload assembly and disassembly. Dunnage management is also fully automated within the robotics configuration. Designed to run multiple materials, including carburised grades and tool steels, the system has the flexibility to adapt to increased production demands and various load scenarios in the future.

(Source: ECM USA)