The TAV Performance LAB is a key strategic resource within the Research and Development (R&D) department of TAV VACUUM FURNACES, a centre of excellence where technology and innovation come together to create cutting-edge vacuum furnaces solutions.
Our laboratory houses a variety of highly specialised furnaces designed to support research and development activities aimed at perfecting heat treatment processes. Thanks to the wide range of technical features, numerous fundamental tests can be performed on metallic and ceramic materials, ranging from the most common heat treatment applications to advanced processes such as sintering, brazing and thermochemical treatments.
FEATURES
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TAV H4
all-metal
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TAV K2
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TAV D3
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TAV DC 4
Dual Chamber
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Max. operating temperature
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1450 °C
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2200 °C
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700 °C
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1250 °C
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Ultimate vacuum level
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10-6 mbar
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10-3 mbar
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10-1 mbar
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10-3 mbar
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Cooling gas pressure N2/Ar
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15 bar
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900 mbar
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900 mbar
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20 bar
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Partial pressure H2
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✓
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-
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-
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-
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Low Pressure
Carburizing
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-
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-
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-
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✓
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The furnaces of the TAV Performance LAB
Every test carried out in the laboratory contributes to a continuous technological evolution, aiming to improve the efficiency, quality, precision and repeatability of heat treatments.
The synergy between the specialized skills of our team, the use of latest-generation technologies and a fertile research environment give the TAV Performance LAB a leading role in the global panorama of vacuum furnace solutions.
We are constantly projected towards the future, fueling our research through synergic collaborations with prestigious universities and research institutions, to always remain at the forefront.
In addition to research and development activities, the TAV Performance Lab also serves as a technology transfer platform, allowing our customers to significantly save on their R&D activities and to become operational with tested and qualified processes right from the furnace installation phase.
Our commitment to research and development offers, in fact, a concrete response to the most advanced industrial challenges and needs, ensuring our customers always have cutting-edge products and processes. We offer the opportunity to carry out dedicated test runs and this collaborative approach allows us to develop tailor-made solutions that perfectly meet specific needs, ensuring top-level performance.