In Saarschmiede´s new vacuum induction melting furnace (VIM), electrode ingots of between 1.5 t and 16 t can be manufactured in a vacuum. After that, these electrode ingots can be remelted according to a double melt process: VIM + VAR or ESU or a triple melt process: VIM + ESU + VAR Facilities • Vacuum induction melting furnace (VIM)   · 8 t-crucible   · 16 t-crucible • Vacuum arc remelting furnaces (VAR)   · up to 6 t   · up to 20 t