In the Low Frequency Electromagnetic Casting process the mold is surrounded by a coil powered by an alternating current to endue an electromagnetic field. One of the biggest advantages of using the LFEC process in comparison to conventional casting processes is a distinct improvement in the microstructure with LFEC ingots producing a very fine equiaxed grain structure. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2017
The Direct Metal Laser Sintering Process
The DMLS process is an additive melting technology which has been used in many years as a key method for prototyping in medical and aerospace applications. Because an extremely high level of flexibility DMLS also appears in several other unexpected industries such as automotive, energy, textile industry and many more. Continue reading
BOF Sublance Technology
Sublance technology was developed from the start of the 1980’s and was originally born to improve process control in the relatively complex BOF process. Because of improved control basic efficiencies can be improved as well as some quite dramatic increases in specific equipment life spans. Continue reading
Sandwich Steel Panels: Part Two
Sandwich panels are generally compiled by the presence of two thin but stiff and dense sheets separated by a material exhibiting lower density, strength and stiffness than the two external panels. For sandwich panels with metallic cores there are a number of successful welding techniques which can in the end produce excellent fatigue properties. Continue reading