Dr. Markus Holz
Dr.-Ing. Ekkehard D. Schulz at ThyssenKrupp Titanium on October 24, 2007
On October 24, 2007, Dr.-Ing. Ekkehard Schulz visited Group subsidiary ThyssenKrupp Titanium in Essen for an update on the construction of the new EB furnace and the ongoing TK best projects.
In the new melt shop, Dr. Markus Holz explains the main features of the electron beam cold hearth remelting furnace.
Dr. Klaus Wagner points out the importance of precision when forming the solid electrode from titanium sponge compacts. This is essential for the production of high-quality titanium ingots in the VAR furnace.
Dr.-Ing Ekkehard Schulz uses a welding visor to protect his eyes from the dazzling light of the electron beam during welding of the electrode in the vacuum welding chamber.
Production engineer Rolf Didschuneit answers questions on the complex technology of a vacuum arc remelting (VAR) furnace.
Billets for the aerospace industry must display defect-free surfaces and pas stringent ultrasonic tests before being used to make drop forgings.
