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# ECM USA

Vacuum Furnace Systems, Heat Treat Robotics & Service for North, Central & South America

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ecm-usa.com/) - ECM USA provides high quality low pressure vacuum furnace systems, Heat Treat Robotics, services & spare parts to the USA, Canada & Mexico for the ECM Group.
- [Careers](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/about/careers) - Are you looking for a great job opportunity in the heat treat industry? Join ECM USA vacuum furnace supplier, located in Pleasant Prairie, WI USA!
- [Robotics Services](https://www.ecm-usa.com/service/robotics) - Heat Treat Robotics by ECM
- [Transitioning to LPC - 1](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/lpc-transition) - How it’s Done and Why: Transitioning Parts from Atmosphere Carburizing to Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing Author Vincent Lelong | Synergy Center Manager & Metallurgist, ECM USA For more than 25 years now Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing (LPC) has taken over several industries as the main carburizing choice. These industries take advantage of LPC’s clean environment,
- [Contact](https://www.ecm-usa.com/contact) - Contact ECM USA for vacuum furnace system sales, heat treat robotics, service/retrofit scheduling, spare parts orders & Synergy Center testing inquiries.
- [Nano](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/nano) - Nano Vacuum Furnace
- [More Than Just a Furnace Manufacturer](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/more-than-just-a-furnace-manufacturer) - ECM all-inclusive vacuum furnace systems easily adapt to streamline heat treat processing, ensure significant cost savings & maintain high product quality.
- [Heat Treat Industry Articles](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/articles) - Heat treat industry articles published by or with contributions from ECM vacuum furnace manufacturer professionals.
- [Services for ECM Vacuum Furnace Systems](https://www.ecm-usa.com/service) - Services for ECM vacuum furnaces & heat treat robotics: installation, training, maintenance, spare parts, retrofits, refurbishments & Synergy Center testing.
- [Semiconductor Wafer Processing Furnaces](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ecm-lab-solutions/semiconductors) - ECM Greentech & Annealsys are dedicated to lab/university and R&D thermal processing solutions for crystal growth, photovoltaic & semiconductor applications.
- [Melting (VIM)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/melting-vim-var) - ECM vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnaces are designed for melting metal alloys, glasses, silica, refractory & oxidizing materials requiring high temp processing.
- [Robotics Material Handling in Heat Treatment](https://www.ecm-usa.com/service/robotics/robotics-material-handling) - Below is an excerpt from ECM USA’s article “Robotics Material Handling in Heat Treatment” in Heat Treat Today‘s April 2026 issue. The full article can be read here: https://www.heattreattoday.com/april-2026/ To learn more about robotics/automation with ECM Robotics, visit: https://www.ecm-robotics.com/ Robotic Material Handling in Heat Treatment by Dennis Beauchesne, ECM USA General Manager Robotic material handling is
- [All about IQ Furnace Systems Article - Eco](https://www.ecm-usa.com/eco-iq-article) - ECM USA excerpt featured in Heat Treat Today: The IQ Issue (Feb '21). All about IQ Furnace Systems: Vacuum vs. BIQ: higher throughput, no IGO & enhanced safety.
- [Quenching](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/quenching) - Vacuum Quenching - Oil & Gas
- [Hornos de Vacío | ECM Mexico dba MEXVAC](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ht-mexico) - ECM USA hornos al vacio: carburizado a baja presion, temple por gas, FNC y Nitrurado para la obtencion de baja distorsion.
- [Cutting Tools Furnace System](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/cutting-tools) - Complete vacuum furnace systems integrated with tempering & robotics that includes 360° or up/down, bottom/up directional quenching options
- [Heat Treating In-House](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/inhouse) - Own your quality. Own you process. Heat treating in-house is not just about saving costs, but improving production efficiency.
- [EV Transmissions: Vacuum Carburizing](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/carburizing/ev-transmissions) - EV Transmissions: Vacuum Carburizing
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.ecm-usa.com/cookie-policy) - This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer
- [About](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/about) - ECM USA is the US subsidiary of global vacuum furnace manufacturer- the ECM Group. Learn about the history of our innovative vacuum furnace systems & more.
- [Mono](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/mono) - Mono Vacuum Furnace
- [Deposition](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ecm-lab-solutions/deposition) - Chemical Vapor Deposition - VPA/VOC/FIC for protective coatings against high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion (turbine blades,...).
- [Low Pressure Carburizing vs. Atmospheric Carburizing](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/lpc-comparison) - Low pressure carburizing (LPC) has tighter process control, reduced cycles, excellent repeatability & optimized metallurgy at higher temp vs. atmospheric.
- [Wafer Processing Furnaces & Equipment](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ecm-lab-solutions) - ECM Greentech and Annealsys brands are dedicated to lab/university and R&D thermal processing for the crystal growth, photovoltaic & semiconductor industries.
- [References](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/references) - As the world leader of LPC vacuum furnace installations since 1964, ECM has provided vacuum furnaces for major buyers in the aeronautic, space, military & more.
- [Transitioning to LPC - 2](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/lpc-transition2) - Page 2 / Transitioning to LPC from Atmosphere Carburizing - LPC with HPGQ metallurgical results are considered optimal compared to atmosphere with oil quench.
- [Green Initiatives](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/green-initiatives) - Vacuum furnace technology: higher productivity & minimized energy loss to increase efficiency and meet environmental standards & heat treatment green initiatives.
- [ECM Video Gallery](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/ecm-videos) - ECM video gallery: ECM USA Vlog & ECM Technologies "Inside the Cube" series dedicated to showcasing the ECM brand, vacuum furnace technology & culture.
- [ECM USA Whitepapers](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/whitepapers) - ECM USA Vacuum Furnace Supplier Whitepapers are technical presentations provided to the heat treat industry regarding vacuum furnace systems, technology & more.
- [Atmosphere vs. LPC - Page 2](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/lpc-comparison2) - Conventional Atmospheric Carburizing vs. Low Pressure Carburizing Furnace Systems - Page 2: Advantages of LPC Furnaces Over Atmosphere Furnaces
- [Press Releases](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/about/pr) - View the most recent ECM USA vacuum furnace systems press releases and company news. For inquiries into archived releases/news, contact marketing@ecm-usa.com.
- [Team ECM USA](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/about/team-ecm-usa) - Behind every ECM vacuum furnace system is the most efficient sales, service & operations team ready to provide you the best heat treat furnace supplier experience.
- [Resources](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources) - What is LPC? How do ECM vacuum furnaces meet your green initiatives? Read ECM USA's heat treat vacuum furnace resources: references, videos & whitepapers.
- [Newsletter Sign-Up](https://www.ecm-usa.com/newsletter) - Sign up today for the ECM USA newsletter to receive updates regarding ECM vacuum furnace heat treating industry news, events & more.
- [ECM USA Vacuum Furnace Downloads](https://www.ecm-usa.com/downloads) - ECM USA vacuum furnace downloads: industrial & lab furnace lines, heat treat robotics & service brochures/sell sheets. *some Spanish/French versions available
- [Memberships](https://www.ecm-usa.com/memberships) - Heat treat industry membership associations & employee engagement: ASM International, Heat Treating Society, AGMA, MTI, SAE International, PHTC
- [PFTH Furnace](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/pfth-furnace) - PFTH Furnace
- [Eco](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/eco) - Eco Vacuum Furnace
- [Available Equipment](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/used) - Used & Available Equipment Based on availability, ECM offers new & refurbished furnaces for purchase from ECM Technologies (France) and ECM USA (Wisconsin, USA). More refurbished furnace systems can be found at www.ecm-furnaces.com. Contact us for more information if you are looking sell your used vacuum furnace system. No used equipment available in
- [Vacuum Furnace Systems](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces) - Vacuum furnace systems from industrial and commercial to lab heat treat applications, there is an ECM vacuum furnace that fits your heat treatment needs.
- [Nuclear](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/nuclear) - Nuclear Applications
- [Chemical Vapor Deposition (VPA/VOC/FIC)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/deposition) - Deposition - Vapor Phase Aluminization (VPA/VOC/FIC)
- [Vacuum Heat Treatment](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/vacuum-heat-treat) - Vacuum Heat Treatment
- [Oil Quenching](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/quenching/oil) - Oil Quenching
- [Gas Quenching](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/quenching/gas) - Gas Quenching
- [Fulgura](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/fulgura) - Fulgura
- [Nitriding](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/nitriding) - Nitriding
- [MIM Processing](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/mim-processing) - MIM Processing (Metal Injection Molding)
- [Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/ferritic-nitrocarburizing-fnc) - Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC)
- [Crystal Growth](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/crystal-growth) - ECM Technologies: Cyberstar Crystal Growth Furnaces
- [Synergy Center](https://www.ecm-usa.com/service/synergy-center)
- [Vacuum Furnace & Heat Treat Applications](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications) - Which ECM vacuum furnace is right for your heat treatment application: brazing, carbonitriding/LPCN, carburizing/LPC, FNC, nitriding, sintering, tempering,...
- [3D Additive Manufacturing](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/3d-additive) - Post 3D Additive Manufacturing
- [Transitioning to LPC - 3](https://www.ecm-usa.com/resources/lpc-transition3) - How it’s Done and Why: Transitioning Parts from Atmosphere Carburizing to Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing AuthorsVincent Lelong | Synergy Center Supervisor & Metallurgist, ECM-USAAmberlee Welch | Assistant Plant Metallurgist, Nexteer Automotive (page 3 of 3) One rather noticeable difference between the samples was the amount of intergranular oxidation (IGO) at the surface of the parts.
- [Rapid Thermal Processing/Annealing (RTP/RTA)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ecm-lab-solutions/rtp-rta) - Rapid Thermal Processing & Annealing (RTP/RTA) - Annealsys & Jipelec brands
- [Kemstream ALD & CVD Direct Liquid Injection (DLI) Vaporizers](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ecm-lab-solutions/kemstream) - Kemstream ALD & CVD Direct Liquid Injection (DLI) Vaporizers and atomizers for CVD, MOCVD, MOVPE, ALD, spray pyrolysis and all gas phase processes/precursors.
- [Brazing](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/brazing) - BRAZING
- [Tempering](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/tempering) - Vacuum Tempering
- [Sintering](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/sintering) - Sintering
- [Carbonitriding (LPCN)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/carbonitriding) - Low Pressure Carbonitriding
- [Carburizing (LPC)](https://www.ecm-usa.com/applications/carburizing) - Low Pressure Carburizing (LPC)
- [The Heat Treat Robotic Paradigm Shift](https://www.ecm-usa.com/service/robotics/robotics-article) - Below is an excerpt from ECM USA's article "The Heat Treat Robotic Paradigm Shift" in Heat Treat Today's January 2025 issue. The full article can be read here: https://www.heattreattoday.com/the-heat-treat-robotic-paradigm-shift/ To learn more about robotics/automation with ECM Robotics, visit: https://www.ecm-robotics.com/ The Heat Treat Robotic Paradigm Shift by Dennis Beauchesne, ECM USA General Manager Heat Treatment &
- [Flex](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/flex) - Flex Vacuum Furnace
- [Jumbo](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/jumbo) - Jumbo Vacuum Furnace
- [Vesuve](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/vesuve) - Vesuve Vacuum Furnace
- [Turquoise](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/turquoise) - Turquoise
- [Lilliput](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/lilliput) - Lilliput
- [Cristal](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/cristal) - Cristal
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.ecm-usa.com/terms-and-conditions) - Terms and Conditions All Product Lines:
- [Tubestar](https://www.ecm-usa.com/vacuum-furnaces/tubestar) - Tubestar: Batch-Type Horizontal Furnace

## News Tickers

- [Homepage News Ticker](https://www.ecm-usa.com/ticker/news-ticker) - Heat treat industry news & articles showcasing ECM vacuum furnace technology and robotics