Ultramet occupies more than two acres of commercial property in the San Fernando Valley of northwestern Los Angeles that encompasses 5,400 square feet of office space and 77,000 square feet of industrial plant and laboratory space.
Chemical Vapor Deposition and Heat Treatment
Twenty-one low frequency induction heaters, 15–125 kW
Two high frequency induction heaters, 5 and 15 kW
Three resistance heaters, 15 kW
Four ultraviolet-assisted chemical vapor deposition stations
Two electric furnaces: 1700°C and 1200°C
Two mechanical convection ovens: 565°C and 343°C
Analysis
Scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive spectrometer
X-ray diffractometer with stress analysis system
Automatic mechanical test system
Sebastian adherence tester
Microhardness measurement system
Stereomicroscope and optical microscope, both with digital camera
BET and chemisorption equipment
Thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry system
Gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer
Inspection
Coordinate measuring machine
Two optical comparators
Four stereomicroscopes
Toolmaker’s microscope with micrometer stage
Proof pressure and helium leak capabilities
Dye penetrant inspection facility
Machine Shop
CNC lathe and grinder with Mastercam three-dimensional design software
OD, ID, and centerless grinders
Conventional mills and lathes
Automated lapping machines and surface grinders
Reticulated Vitreous Carbon Foam and Rhenium Manufacturing