Today’s competitive environment requires that you do more with less – to make equipment last longer and run more efficiently. With the industry becoming more demanding, there has never been a better time to ask the question: “Where, and in what, do I invest my money with aging equipment?" This paper offers a close-up look at what is possible when weighing different options for upgrading an aging vacuum furnace, focusing on the many factors that go into choosing the right upgrades and repairs for both your equipment and process requirements.