Industrial heating equipment manufacturers; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies; and power and process plant owners and operators commonly face the challenge of keeping their fleet, machinery and other assets working efficiently while also reducing the cost of maintenance and time-sensitive repairs.

Zenith Cutter, a manufacturing company based in Loves Park, Ill., purchased an Ipsen TITAN H6 vacuum furnace with 2-bar gas quenching that will be used at its Metkraft facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The furnace has a graphite work zone measuring 36 x 48 x 36 inches with a 3,000-pound load capacity. It is capable of operating at temperatures of 1000-2400°F (538-1315°C) with ±10°F (±6°C) temperature uniformity. The furnace is also equipped with a closed-loop water system and Ipsen’s PdMetrics predictive-maintenance software.

This paper provides an in-depth look at the functionality and benefits of the PdMetrics™ software platform, including its ability to anticipate future furnace problems and reduce unplanned downtime.