Arc Melter (Edmund Buehler)

The Arc Melter (Edmund Buehler) is a tool for melting and alloying in pure inert gas atmosphere. It si designed for melting samples at temperatures up to 3500°C.

Description

  • Designed for melting samples of up to approx. 200 g at temperatures up to 3500°C
  • Water-cooled copper crucible plate with multi-purpose moulds (for button and rod samples)
  • Water-cooled, double-walled high vacuum chamber
  • Electric drive for easy lifting of the chamger
  • Motor-driven, water-cooled tungsten electrode which can be moved freely above the crucibles
  • Excellent observation of the melting process through viewing port(s)
  • Control panel with all major operating functions at the top of the electrode for safe and convenient operation
  • Crucible plates with customized moulds on request
  • Contactless ignition of the arc
  • Different melting programs to prevent overheating of
  • Powerful arc melting generators for up to approx. 3500°C
  • High-vacuum pumping and measuring system, built into the rack system ready for operation

Detailed specification

  • Quantity: max. 20-30 g per charge
  • Temperature: 3500° C
  • Generators: max. 600 A
  • Crucible plate: standard crucible copper plate or customized crucible plates
  • Additional features: Sample manipulator, Tilt casting, Suction casting