Influence of process parameters on quality of copper in electron-beam melting

Abstract

Abstract Results are presented and discussed obtained by experimental and theoretical investigation concerning the influence of process parameters (melting power and refining time) on the quality of copper metal ingots in electron-beam melting. The thermodynamic and kinetic conditions are analyzed. Possible refining process mechanisms under different technological conditions are investigated. Appropriate processing regimes are proposed for efficient refining of copper and for obtaining high-quality metal after e-beam melting.