METHOD FOR SEMICONTINUOUS PRESSING OF CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE FROM BURDEN MATERIALS OF TITANIUM ALLOYS

摘要

FIELD: powder metallurgy, in particular, manufacture of consumable electrodes from high-reaction metals and alloys used for vacuum arc remelting. SUBSTANCE: method involves controlling pressed series-produced electrode for defects; in case defects are detected on electrode surface, performing pressing of low-weight electrode and introducing 25-50% of cast lump wastes into burden. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation.