KANTHAL APMTM TUBES & TUBOTHAL ® ELEMENTS CASE STORY STG, Svensk Tryckgjutning AB, located in southern Sweden, specializes in die-casting products in alu- minum and zinc for customers in the automotive, electronics, engineering, transport and construction industries. THE CHALLENGE Melting was previously done in crucible and induction furnaces, but before moving to a new factory, it was decided to invest in modern melting furnaces. The objective was to improve product quality, yield and economy. New gas/electric multi-chamber furnaces SMUAB, a furnace builder specializing in installations for aluminum, re commended a combined gas-electric, tiltable melting furnace type and two such furnaces were ordered. The melting process takes place in a separate chamber with an open gas

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