The project “New Ni grade capabilities” is awarded the newly established Alleima Innovation Prize 2023 for its outstanding development work related to the production of high nickel-based alloys. The project has made possible a major leap in the Alleima production capabilities for remelted high nickel-based alloys through dedicated efforts, teamwork, and metallurgical expertise.
During the project, innovative concepts, such as a special measuring technique and new mold dimensions for electrode ingots, were developed and implemented to expand its vacuum arc remelting (VAR) capabilities, enable cost-efficient production, and meet stringent requirements for chemistry control and high purity.
Following the project, several alloys have been introduced, examples are Sanicro 625, Sanicro 925 and Sanicro 718.
