BMI, together with HSD Engineering Inc. , manufactures complete vacuum brazing/material processing furnaces to customer's specifications. Several systems have been used by the Department of Energy for long-term (several month) accelerated materials aging studies.

Key features of the systems include:

• Either cryo or diffusion pumping options available
• Built in controllers for completely automated operation
• Reliable operation at pressures between 10^-8 - 10^-9 torr and temperatures between ambient and 1300 degrees C
• Cylindrical hot-zone dimensions of 8" diameter x 12" long
• Hot-zone geometries can be optimized for customer's specific needs
• Compact design, capable of passing through a standard-sized door for easy movement.