The Rototrode® is a patented, non-consumable melting system developed by Retech for the melting and recycling of reactive and specialty metals, used in both aerospace and commercial applications. In recent years this innovative technology has also been applied to casting VAR bar stock and powder, as well as near net shape products.
Rototrode® utilizes a rotating, water-cooled copper, non-consumable electrode technology that allows direct feeding of a wide variety of raw materials. Retech designed the Rototrode® system to melt previously thermal processed metals in a single operation.
Rototrode technology can be applied to tilt-pour crucibles or parts casting including static crucibles for producing metal ingots and bottom-pour crucibles for powder production. Our unique system enhances complete alloying and melting of materials by producing and holding hotter pool temperatures for precision controlled periods of time. This also allows most forms of scrap to be readily upgraded to ingot quality, increasing the customer’s bottom line.
