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Induction Skull Melting (ISM)

Induction Skull Melting (ISM) – Cold Wall Induction Crucible Melting

Induction Skull Melting was developed to improve processing for the casting of titanium. Historically, titanium was purified via vacuum arc remelting, but there were many drawbacks due to its high reactivity creating impurities. The ISM process uses a segmented, water-cooled, copper crucible to avoid contamination of the reactive alloys. The segments allow the magnetic field from the induction coil to couple with the titanium, or other metal charged inside the crucible, melting the charge. A thin shell (skull) freezes along the crucible walls and base, containing the molten metal, which can be quickly removed to change alloys.

VIM Skull 4 skull melting furnace

 

VIM Skull furnace door

 

VIM Skull CANMET

 

VIM Skull CANMET

 

VIM Skull 8 Front view 50 lb high vacuum chamber

 

VIM Skull 9 50 lb chamber view ports temp sensors cameras

 

VIM Skull 10 50 lb chamber door mounted horizontal translation

 

VIM Skull 5 skull melting furnace hot

 

VIM Skull 4 skull melting furnace
VIM Skull furnace door
VIM Skull CANMET
VIM Skull CANMET
VIM Skull 8 Front view 50 lb high vacuum chamber
VIM Skull 9 50 lb chamber view ports temp sensors cameras
VIM Skull 10 50 lb chamber door mounted horizontal translation
VIM Skull 5 skull melting furnace hot

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