D. Tripp, TIMET, Morgantown, PA; J. Fanning, TIMET-R&D, Henderson, NV; Y. Kosaka, M. McCann, Timet, Henderson, NV; S. Nyakana, TIMET, Henderson, NV
Electron Beam Cold Hearth Melting has been successfully used for many years for the manufacture of commercially pure titanium materials. In the last 5 years, TIMET has developed electron single melted [EBSM] Ti-6Al-4V for land based military and aerospace applications. In addition to Ti-6Al-4V and CP, EBSM is appropriate for other alloys. In this paper, we will discuss developments in the production of TIMETAL 21S, TIMETAL 54M and examine the potential for melting other alloys using this technology.