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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 Prevent...

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 crucible...

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 automatically...

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

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 Weight...