Vacuum Heat Treating, August 31-September 1, 2026
Event Date:
August 31, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
ASM International
This course provides the background and practical applications of vacuum furnace heat treating. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of vacuum furnaces and related system components. A complete understanding of vacuum measurement and vacuum pumping systems is needed to perform various vacuum heat-treating processes and will be reviewed. You will leave with a practical understanding of vacuum technology as related to heat treating and it is a follow up to courses which cover the fundamental metallurgy of what happens when metals are heated and cooled. This course will include hands on instruction utilizing the ASM Laboratory Vacuum Furnace and include examples of real-world heat-treating cycles.
Vacuum Technology focuses on:
- Vacuum fundamentals
- Partial pressure
- Vacuum furnace designs
- Vacuum furnace operation
- Pumping systems
- Vacuum furnace maintenance
- Vacuum furnace heat treating processes
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, attendees can:
- Name the advantages of vacuum heat treating compared to conventional atmospheric heat treating
- List the basic types of vacuum furnaces
- Explain how vacuum furnaces are insulated, heated, regulated, cooled, and evacuated
- Explain the basics of operating a vacuum furnace
- Explain the basic maintenance procedures to maintain a vacuum furnace
- Discuss the advantages of vacuum heat treating compared to conventional atmospheric heat treating
- Describe four surface treatments that make use of vacuum technology
- Describe how vacuum furnaces are used in the heat treating of tool steels, stainless steels, Inconel® 718, titanium and its alloys
- Be able to design a basic vacuum heat treat cycle for age hardening, solution annealing, and simple brazing.
Course Outline:
- Comparison of Vacuum and Atmospheric Furnace Processes
- Pressure Levels in the Vacuum Furnace
- Types of Vacuum Furnaces
- Heating Elements for Vacuum Furnaces
- Insulation in Vacuum Furnaces
- Gas Quenching
- Workload Supports
- Pumping Systems
- Temperature Controls in a Vacuum Furnace
- Pressure Controls in a Vacuum Furnace
- Operation of a Vacuum Furnace
- Vacuum Carburizing and Vacuum Nitriding
- Vacuum Heat Treating of Tool Steels, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
- Vacuum Furnace Cycle Experiments
Who Should Attend?
- Plants managers/supervisors
- Furnace operators
- Metallurgists, engineers, and technicians
- Quality control personnel
- Sales and marketing personnel
Continuing Education Units: 1.5
Pricing:
List Price: $1,875.00
Member Pricing: $ 1,675.00
(Please make sure you use your membership email address when providing attendee information to receive your member discount.)
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Event FAQs
STANDARD CLASS HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) unless otherwise scheduled.
LUNCH AND BREAKS: Lunch and a selection of coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Vending machines are available for purchase of soft drinks and snacks. NOTE: Please notify us at least two weeks prior to start of class of any food allergies or restrictions by email to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
LODGING: ASM Headquarters offer the following hotel as part of our preferred lodging. Please request the ASM International negotiated rate when making reservations.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
25725 Central Parkway
Beachwood, OH 44122
13.2 miles from ASM Headquarters
216.464.9600
Book your corporate rate for ASM International: Corporate Code: 003015493
ASM Student Executive Studio Suite Rate: $124/night
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLEBDHW&corporateCode=3015493
Amenities:
· A Spacious Suite offering free high-speed internet access and a fully equipped kitchen
· Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily
· Complimentary Wednesday evening social and drinks* served Monday through Thursday
· Complimentary On-Site Fitness Facility
· Complimentary Business Center
· Indoor Swimming Pool and Whirlpool
TRANSPORTATION: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from ASM International which is located at 9639 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44073-0002. The closest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, OH. See www.clevelandairport.com for ground transportation options and additional information.
COMMUNICATION: Access to course materials requires a unique email address for the student enrolled. All communications concerning the status of the class will be accomplished by email. It is the responsibility of the class registrant to ensure that a valid email address has been supplied and email filter settings are not preventing delivery of emails from ASM International.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dome. If you have any questions, please contact ASM International Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected])
REGISTRATION FEES: Any unpaid registrations MUST be paid in full on or before the first day of class.
COURSE CANCELLATION: ASM International reserves the right to cancel any class; refunding registration fees, if necessary, without additional financial obligation. In the event it is necessary for ASM to cancel a class, email notification will be sent no less than two weeks prior to the class starting date.
It is highly recommended that non-refundable airline tickets are purchased only after verifying that the class will run as scheduled by contacting the ASM Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected]). ASM International is not liable for any fees associated with a participant having to reschedule airline reservations due to a course cancellation.
For additional information, please see the ASM Education Cancellation Policy for description of fees and policy on registration cancellation.
