Vacuum induction furnace for casting titanium alloys (2011-2012)
Abstract
The lightness and superior properties and corrosion resistance make titanium alloy unique and attractive to aerospace, military and transportation sectors. However, the high cost limits its wider applications. One effective solution to the problem is to develop new cast titanium alloys through novel casting technologies and design of microalloying elements. Due to the unavailability of proper equipment, this proposal therefore calls for a high efficiency, contamination -free vacuum induction skull melting furnace for research on titanium alloys. The proposed facility will support to Australian researchers to conduct innovative research and to achieve breakthrough results with technological, scientific and economic significance.
