Introduction, Types, Function of Continuous Mesh Conveyor Furnace

Types of Mesh Belt Furnaces

Sintering Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for sintering powder metallurgy (PM) parts, metal injection molding (MIM) components, and ceramics.

Brazing Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for brazing stainless steel, aluminum, and copper components in a controlled atmosphere.

Annealing Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for softening metals like steel, copper, and brass to improve ductility.

Carburizing/Nitriding Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for surface hardening of steel parts by diffusing carbon or nitrogen.

Tempering Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for reducing hardness and improving toughness in quenched materials.

Drying & Curing Mesh Belt Furnace

Used for drying coatings, curing resins, or removing moisture from components.

Functions of Mesh Belt Furnace

• Continuous Processing: Enables high-volume production with minimal manual intervention.
• Precise Temperature Control: Multi-zone heating ensures uniform temperature distribution.
• Atmosphere Control: Uses protective gases (e.g., nitrogen, hydrogen, or argon) to prevent oxidation.
• Material Handling Automation: Reduces labor costs and improves efficiency.

Typical Applications of Mesh Belt Furnace

1. Automotive Industry (Heat treatment of gears, shafts, and bearings)

• Transmission gears – Carburized and hardened for durability
• Camshafts & crankshafts – Annealed and tempered for strength
• Bearings – Through-hardened or case-hardened for wear resistance
• Engine valves – Nitrided for improved heat resistance
• Clutch plates – Heat-treated for strength and friction resistance

2. Aerospace Industry (Brazing of heat exchangers and turbine components)

• Jet engine turbine blades – Brazed to form strong, high-temperature joints
• Aircraft heat exchangers – Brazed for leak-proof, high-strength connections
• Honeycomb structures – Brazed for lightweight, strong aerospace applications
• Fuel injectors – Sintered or brazed for high precision
• Landing gear components – Hardened and tempered for shock resistance

3. Electronics Industry (Sintering and annealing electronic components)

• Resistor and capacitor contacts – Annealed for better conductivity
• LED lead frames – Brazed or annealed to improve durability
• Semiconductor packages – Sintered for high thermal stability
• Printed circuit board (PCB) connectors – Annealed to ensure good soldering properties
• Battery terminals – Heat-treated to enhance corrosion resistance

4. Powder Metallurgy (PM) Industry (Sintering metal parts like gears, bushings, and structural components)

• Sintered gears – Used in automotive and machinery applications
• Bushings & bearings – Made from sintered bronze or iron
• Structural PM components – For automotive, industrial, and medical use
• Metal filters – Sintered for high-precision filtration applications
• Cutting tool inserts – Sintered carbide for machining applications

5. Medical Industry (Sintering medical implants and surgical tools)

• Orthopedic implants – Titanium or cobalt-chromium sintered implants
• Dental implants – Sintered zirconia or titanium for high biocompatibility
• Surgical instruments – Hardened stainless steel scalpels, forceps, etc.
• Bone screws & plates – Annealed for strength and flexibility
• Prosthetic joints – Sintered and heat-treated for wear resistance

6. Tool Manufacturing (Hardening and tempering cutting tools and fasteners)

• Drill bits & end mills – Tempered and hardened for high-speed cutting
• Saw blades – Heat-treated for improved cutting performance
• Screwdriver tips – Hardened for wear resistance
• Fasteners (bolts, nuts, rivets) – Hardened to improve tensile strength
• Masonry nails – Heat-treated for durability in construction applications