The inserts in the rotor die that are contacted by the liquid copper need to be fabricated from Hayes Alloy 230 and pre-heated and operated above 600°C. The supporting die holder can be fabricated from conventional die steels such as H-13 or 4140.
The chemical composition of the Hayes Alloy 230 is shown in Table 7.2.1.
| Ni | Cr | Al | W | Co | Mo | C | Fe | Si | Mn | La |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 | 22 | 0.3 | 14 | 5 max | 2 | 0.1 | 3 max | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.02 |
Contact information for Hayes International, the producer of Hayes Alloy 230, is shown in Table 7.2.2.
| Company Name | Contact Person | Location | Phone Number | Web Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes International | Dr. V. Ishwar | North America, Europe & Asia | +1-765-456-6253 | www.haynesintl.com |