ALB Melt Processing-82
Site - NETL-Albany
Date - April 15, 2025
Building - Thermo-Mechanical Processing Laboratory, B4
Individuals photographed - Paul Jablonski, James Willis, Chris McKraig, and Andrew Huffine
Alloy Development and Manufacture - Melt Processing
Unique materials designed for use in extreme environments are formulated in NETL’s Metals Melting Facility. Researchers define alloy specifications to technicians who developed the metal in the laboratory’s high temperature furnaces. Molds are used to cool the resulting alloy into ingots, which are then heat treated to homogenize the structure. Formulated metal alloys are machined using a band saw, lathe, and other equipment in preparation for hot working in the Fabrication Facility. The Metals Melting Facility can melt any metals needed for NETL research, resulting in batches ranging from a few grams to over 400 lbs. Ingots produced in the Facility typically go on to vacuum induction melting, vacuum arc remelting, electro-slag remelting, or button melting operations in the same facility.
ALB Melt Processing-82
Site - NETL-Albany
Date - April 15, 2025
Building - Thermo-Mechanical Processing Laboratory, B4
Individuals photographed - Paul Jablonski, James Willis, Chris McKraig, and Andrew Huffine
Alloy Development and Manufacture - Melt Processing
Unique materials designed for use in extreme environments are formulated in NETL’s Metals Melting Facility. Researchers define alloy specifications to technicians who developed the metal in the laboratory’s high temperature furnaces. Molds are used to cool the resulting alloy into ingots, which are then heat treated to homogenize the structure. Formulated metal alloys are machined using a band saw, lathe, and other equipment in preparation for hot working in the Fabrication Facility. The Metals Melting Facility can melt any metals needed for NETL research, resulting in batches ranging from a few grams to over 400 lbs. Ingots produced in the Facility typically go on to vacuum induction melting, vacuum arc remelting, electro-slag remelting, or button melting operations in the same facility.