Inclusion Control Technology

Achieve high performance products based on observation and control of inclusions in metals

The fatigue life and the anti-corrosion characteristics of metallic materials are influenced not only by metallographic structures and surface treatments of the materials, but also by micro-particles, called non-metallic inclusions, that are distributed in the materials. Kobe Steel possesses high-level inclusion control technology to maintain the high performance of the KOBELCO brand products.

Applications

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Features

High-temperature in-situ observation

By using a confocal scanning laser microscope combined with an infrared image furnace with unique modifications, has made it possible to directly monitor agglomeration and dispersion of inclusions.