Grate rod applications:1. Electrodes for EDM; 2. Molds for glass industry; 3. Tools for melting precious metals or alloys; 4. Molds in continuous casting systems for making shaped steel, cast iron, copper; 5. Sintering molds for cemented carbides, diamond tools and electronic components;6. Anodes for production of manganese dioxide, metallic magnesium and rare metals; 7. Heating ields, crucibles, boats in furnaces for pulling monocrystalcon ;