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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.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Researchers:

  • Professor Mingxing Zhang

    Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Matthew Dargusch

    Professor and Assoc Dean Research
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council