Vacuum Induction Melting
Vacuum Induction Melting
MSAM’s VIM technology platform includes VIM200, VIM500 and VIM1000 systems for producing nickel-based master alloys, aluminium-based master alloys, cobalt alloys, cast superalloys and atomizationfeedstock.
Vacuum processing supports controlled alloy chemistry, lower gas contamination and improvedhandling of reactive alloying elements such as yttrium, boron, calcium, magnesium, zirconium, niobiumand other strategic additions.
Relevant Materials
- Nickel-calcium master alloys
- Nickel-magnesium master alloys
- Nickel-boron master alloys
- Nickel-yttrium master alloys
- Nickel-niobium master alloys
- Nickel-molybdenum master alloys
- Aluminium-vanadium master alloys
- Aluminium-niobium master alloys
Vacuum Casting, VAR and Superalloy Processing
Vacuum Casting, VAR and Superalloy Processing
Vacuum casting and Vacuum Arc Remelting capability support the production and refinement of superalloy ingots and feedstock for investment casting, forging and turbine-component manufacturing.
The MSAM technology roadmap includes VIM and VAR-based processing for nickel and cobalt superalloys requiring controlled chemistry, reduced inclusion risk and uniform metallurgical properties.
Relevant Materials
- IN625
- IN713LC
- IN718
- IN738LC
- MAR-M-247
- MAR-M-509
- René-series alloys
- Custom nickel and cobalt superalloys
VIGA Atomized Aerospace Powders
VIGA Atomized Aerospace Powders
Vacuum Induction Melting combined with Inert Gas Atomization enables the production of nickel- and cobalt-based alloy powders for additive manufacturing, thermal spray, repair and surface-engineering applications.
The process is designed to provide controlled composition, particle-size distribution and powder consistency for demanding aerospace applications.
Representative Powder Families
- Ni-5Al
- Ni-20Cr
- NiCrAlY
- MCrAlY
- Stellite-type powders
- IN625 powder
- IN718 powder
- IN713LC powder
Aerospace Material Testing and Qualification
Aerospace Material Testing and Qualification
MSAM’s analytical platform is designed to verify alloy composition, interstitial gases, microstructure and powder characteristics.
Testing Capabilities
- ICP-OES chemical analysis
- Optical Emission Spectroscopy
- Carbon and sulphur analysis
- Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen analysis
- Metallurgical microscopy
- Particle-size analysis
- Hall flow testing
- Apparent-density testing
- Sieve analysis
- SEM analysis through qualified laboratory support
- Batch-level documentation and traceability
