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TITANIUM Vacuum Precision Casting VAR Skull Melting – Cold Crucible Induction Melting Benefits of Titanium n Excellent mechanical properties n Low density n High corrosion resistance n High bio-compatibility Health: Implants Requirements in Melting and Casting of Titanium: Cold Crucible Induction Melting & VAR Skull Melting from ALD OO Ceramic free melting: No contamination, no reaction with Oxygen OO Vacuum-purifying of the melt OO Are suitable for a wide range of alloys especially reactive metals OO Render a high homogeneity of alloying elements OO Work with highest security standards OO...
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LeicomeLT – Standard design (rectangular chamber with big service door and centrifuge) Cold Crucible Induction Melting Benefits of LEICOMELT n Excellent chemical and thermal homogenization n Melting of revert up to 100 % n Recharging and alloying possible n Better control of superheat n Melting of reactive metals (e.g. Ti, Zr, Nb) as well as Ni or Co base alloys 1 Leicomelt 12 – Melt unit General Furnace Design Melting Process OO Single-chamber furnace with centrifugal casting unit OO Easy access to cold crucible and induction coil as well as to mold table by multi door design The cold...
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VAR SKULL MELTER From Laboratory to Production Benefits of VAR Skull Melter n Compact, space-saving and service-friendly furnace concept n Reliable, easy to control process n High productivity n Melting of revert possible (up to 50 %) n Suitable for high pouring weights General Furnace Design Melting Process OO Single-chamber design with a centrifugal casting unit OO Large charging door to provide easy accessibility for cleaning and maintenance A consumable Titanium electrode melted by an arc into a water-cooled tiltable crucible. When the desired melt level is reached the electrode is...
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TiAl Benefits of Titanium Aluminides n Excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures n Additional weight savings as compared to Titanium Intermetallic TiAl alloys are gaining importance in high-tech applications, e.g. aviation and automotive engine technologies 1 TiAl Furnace Design for TiAl automotive valves 2 Double-chamber Leicomelt 5 for TiAl turbine blades Environment: Automotive valves Energy Savings: Turbine blades For industrial use either doublechamber or single-chamber furnaces with mold heater are available Better Performance: Turbowheels
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Comparison VAR Skull Melter n Easy process control n High reliability/reproducibility n Electrode needn‘t be recharged prior each melt n Excellent thermal and chemical homogenization n Better control of superheat n Recharging and alloying possible n Feedstock: Electrodes and limited revert n Energy consumption for melting: ~ 1 kWh/kg n High melt rates and pouring capacities n Feedstock: Ingots and up to 100 % revert n Energy consumption for melting: ~ 3 - 5 kWh/kg n Medium melt rates and capacities Technical Data Leicomelt TiAI Furnace Typical Floor Space (LxWxH) Crucible Volume Max. Melt...
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