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Application of The Channel Induction Furnace For Melting Aluminum

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Based on present and future energy and metal prices, the channel induction furnace constitutes the most economic melting unit in Europe. This may vary from country to country, depending on type and availability of energy. The channel induction furnace is particularly suited for scrap melting operations, and preferably for melting light-gauge scrap with very low melting losses. This paper discusses one example to illustrate the application of channel induction furnaces.

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  1. Mannesmann Demag AG, 4100 Duisburg 1, Wolfgang-Reuter-Platz, West Germany

    Fritz G. Hentschel (Product Manager) & Franz Feldmann (Product Manager)

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Mr. Hentschel is product manager of induction furnaces and metal casting machines with Mannesmann Demag. He has 12 years of experience in the area, three of which were with Brown Boveri and three with Mannesmann Demag.

Mr. Feldmann is project manager for melting plants with Mannesmann Demag. He has 10 years of experience in production plants, and also 10 years of experience in sales and melting and casting with the company.

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Hentschel, F.G., Feldmann, F. Application of The Channel Induction Furnace For Melting Aluminum. JOM 34, 59–63 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03338053

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