NASA-LLIS-0228
Lessons Learned - Vacuum Brazing Furnace
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 21 June 1993 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 2 |
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Description of Driving Event:
A new vacuum furnace was being checked out when it was inadvertently pressurized to much higher than one atmosphere of argon gas. The furnace door was held closed by 3 clamps designed to seal the door "o" rings while pumping a vacuum. Under pressure the door clamps failed. The door swung open, striking a person who was standing next to it. He was thrown to the floor and sustained a head injury.
Document History
NASA-LLIS-0228
June 21, 1993
Lessons Learned - Vacuum Brazing Furnace
Description of Driving Event:
A new vacuum furnace was being checked out when it was inadvertently pressurized to much higher than one atmosphere of argon gas. The furnace door was held closed by 3...
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