Experts from the National Research University of BelSU have created and patented a new device that helps improve the quality of aluminum alloys. According to the university, this device, called a trapping ring, significantly reduces the amount of oxides, slag and other impurities in the melt, which has a positive effect on the final product. It retains waste materials generated during casting and prevents them from mixing into the finished ingots.
As scientists note, the requirements for the quality of foundry products are now very high. The properties of metal products directly depend on the composition of the original ingots, and aluminum plays an important role here. Due to its lightness and resistance to corrosion, it is widely used in various industries, from the food industry to the automotive and aviation industries.
According to Damir Tagirov, director of the Center for Mass Use “Technologies and Materials” of the BelSU National Research University, the main advantage of the new device lies in its design. The capture ring is made of one piece and is equipped with a centering system that helps to retain light impurities on the surface of the melt. This not only improves the quality of the ingots, but also allows them to be given a more accurate shape, which is important for further use in production.
Source: Ferra
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