Steel Melting Induction Furnace
The factors which affects the consumption of electrical energy in the furnace fig 2 include i dirt going in the furnace with scrap ii rusty charge material iii low bulk density of the scrap iv recarburizing of steel when the steel is almost ready v not using full power for melting vi excessive formation of slag vii.
Steel melting induction furnace. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tonnes and are used to melt iron and steel copper aluminum and precious metals. Every induction metal melting furnace has the following features which make it possible for them to perform a good melting process the furnace mouth. This induction melting furnace can be constructed for one man or two man pouring action. Let s look at benefits of induction furnaces in steel melting furnace.
Coreless holding furnaces. An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal. This comprises of the main part of the machine where the aluminum or metal to be melted will be deposited. Small capacity steel shell furnaces.
About induction melting furnaces. Heavy steel shell furnaces. For one man pouring the compact box furnace is mounted onto a steel frame and is tilted by attaching a handheld tilt bar. The most important device in the furnace mouth is the crucible.
The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean energy efficient and well controllable melting process compared to most. The induction furnace gets the job done quicker efficiently and it is also cost effective. Fig 1 major thermal losses in induction furnace. Moreover it can be used for melting any type of steel regardless of density size and purity.