Mechanical properties of structural steels remelted by different procedures

Soviet progress in thermomechanical treatment of metals

“…(1) Electroslag remel ting (ESR) techniques have resulted in improved notch toughness , fatigue strength , duc ti l i ty, anisotropy, surface finish, and service life due to increased purity and homogeneity (123,124). In add ition , larger ingots and plates are available by ESR than by other refining methods.…”