U-FAST Compact for R&D Applications

Model Recommended Sintered Diameter [mm] Pressing force* [kN] Max Current** [A] Max Voltage [V] Ultimate vacuum [mbar]
U-FAST Compact  10 35 1 100 14 < 9×10-2
∅ 20 55 2 200 14 < 9×10-2
∅ 30 75 3 330 14 < 9×10-2
U-FAST Compact  – HV ∅ 10 35 1 100 14 < 5×10-5
∅ 20 55 2 200 14 < 5×10-5
∅ 30 75 3 330 14 < 5×10-5

* Pressing force – possible options of hydraulic system or servopress.

** Max Current – The final value of the current is related to the value of the on-site connection voltage , so it can vary accordingly. Max output current can be increased up to 5 000 A.

The GeniCore U-FAST Compact model is a great choice for R&D applications where the aim is to develop new materials which can be then scaled up to bigger diameters by using GeniCore U-FAST GC (SPS) Device.

Manufacturing process

Mold inside U-FAST chamber

Temperature measurement

Conventional Method

Indirect heating (radiation / convection)
  • Heating by radiation
  • Low heating factor
  • Temperature gradient in sintered materials
  • Time-consuming and energy-consuming processes

U-FAST technology

Direct heating (conduction)
  • Heating using Joule heating
  • Fast, economical processes (30 min)
  • Low energy consumption
  • Lower sintering temperature
  • Limited grain growth

Pulse duration below 1 ms

Pulse duration, which lasts even less than 1ms, gives the advantage of our U-FAST technology over SPS devices from competitors. Current pulses are shown using an oscilloscope