CFC fixtures
CFC fixtures from Graphite Materials withstand temperatures up to 1,300 °C, extreme temperature fluctuations, and heavy loads—while always maintaining their shape. This makes them the perfect workpiece carriers for use in heat treatment 
, such as during the hardening of metal components.
The hotter, the stronger
For particularly high-temperature applications, Graphite Materials relies on its innovative DuComGrid , combining two or more different materials for your support system. Operating temperatures exceeding 1,300 °C are therefore no problem. While steel warps or deforms significantly at high temperatures, frames made of CFC do not change shape. This makes them reliably predictable and protects the components mounted on them from unwanted warping. In addition, CFC support systems are resistant to chemical influences and extremely durable.
Custom-made to meet your needs
Graphite Materials offers CFC fixtures (also known as CFC grids or charging racks) for a wide range of applications, which are constantly being expanded with the help of modern design software. For example, heavy-duty grids for forming dies weighing up to five metric tons are available.
While steel warps or deforms significantly at high temperatures, CFC frames do not change shape. This makes them reliably predictable and protects the components mounted on them from unwanted warping. In addition, CFC support systems are resistant to chemical influences and extremely durable.
Coding and Customization
Smart fixtures for Smart Users: The customized coding of our CFC racks for process control and maintenance ensures maximum process reliability, predictable downtime, and clear identification.
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A Custom Solution?
Advantages of CFC Fixtures
Light
60 to 90 percent lighter than metal charging racks
Simple
Custom-built for manual or automatic loading
Durable
A service life of ten years or more
Durable
Resistance to chemical influences
Effective
Significant energy savings compared to metal charging racks
Predictable
Reliable processes thanks to reproducible minimal warpage
Cost-effective
Increased value creation through reduced process times and higher packing density
Applications of CFC Racks
- Case hardening by surface carburizing up to 1,050 °C (low-pressure carburizing with high-pressure gas quenching)
- Case Hardening with Oil Quenching
- Microstructural settings and brazing processes up to 1,300 °C
- Heat treatment under vacuum or in oxygen-free inert gas atmospheres
Examples
Would you like to test the benefits of a CFC fixture in advance?
Rent a test fixture!
- Fixtures available in various sizes
- Try it out at your business with no obligation
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