samples & trials
what we offer
Sample manufacture at Rautomead Dundee continuous casting factory to allow customers to evaluate quality and test process material to finished product before committing to investment in new equipment.
Research and development capability to explore the feasibility of manufacture to near net shape by continuous casting.
Ability to design, manufacture and test new configurations of tooling and casting parameters.
Access to laboratories and equipment at the University of Dundee to enhance metallurgical studies and analysis of R&D casting.
Horizontal casting of small batches, strips, bars and wires.
Vertical casting of rods.
Production of coils up to 4 tonnes.
Batch casting or continuous 24hr/day production.
Secrecy and Non Disclosure Agreements are jointly signed with customers seeking unique and bespoke R&D work.
See list of alloys which may currently be cast on our continuous casting equipment.
features
Upward vertical single strand furnace
Rods up to 30 mm dia.
Interchangable furnace bodies
High temperature, 1600 deg.C capability
Graphite and ceramic crucibles
Horizontal casting machine
50 litre crucible
Billet & bar casting
Horizontal casting machine
5 litre crucible
rods, strips, bars and hollows
