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VC480V

Vibration technology now also in the mid-size class: the highly economic vacuum pressure casting machine VC 480 V

Equipped with the INDUTHERM Vibration System for optimized form filling and castings with reduced porosity, finer grain and optimum post-processing properties. 8 kW induction generator, variable vacuum in the flask chamber. Crucible volume max. 170 ccm = 2,5 kg Au 18 ct Flask size Ø 130 mm x H 260 mm Temp. max 1.600° C.

New programm control system

Thanks to a new control panel with real text LCD display, all programs and parameters are very easy and comfortable to set. 100 casting programs guarantee fast operation and consistent casting results. For all major alloys, e.g. for AGS, Alpha Plus, Heraeus, Legor and Pandora alloys, the parameters are preprogrammed. That means for you in practice: from the first flask on, you can expect good casting results without making expensive pretests.

Turbulence reduction software

This is a new system for a faster and more laminar metal flow.

The Indutherm Vibration System

The vibration technology (pat. pending) is the most important of all technical features. Independent scientific studies show that:

  • Vibration improves material flow and hence the quality of the mould filling, particularly with complicated moulds.
  • Castings exhibit a higher and more consistent density for all tested alloys and shapes.
  • Porosity is substantially reduced.
  • Risk of hot cracks is reduced.
  • 50% smaller grains
  • Castings have greater stress and elasticity properties, making them easier to process further.

In practice this means:

higher and more consistent casting quality, less waste, less post-processing, more possibilities for further processing.

Data Overview of VC480V

■ standard equipment, ○ optional, - not available
VC400 VC450 VC500 VC460V VC480V VC650V VC680V VC1000V VC25000 VC3000V VC680VHTC VC1000VHTC VC12000HTC VC3000VHTC
Power
Power max. / electrical connection 3.5 kW (230 V)|4.5 kW (3x400 V) 4,5 kW (3x400 V) 10 kW (3x400 V)|10 kW(3x208 V) 4,5 kW (3x400 V) 8 kW (3x400 V) 12 kW (3x400v) 12 kW (3x400v) 20 kW (3x400 V) 60 kW (3x400 V) 30 kW (3x400 V) 12 kW (3x400v) 20 kW (3x400 V) 40-60 kW (3x400 V) 30 kW (3x400 V)
Temperature max. 1400° C 1600° C
Temperature max. indirect inductive heating HTC 1850° C 1850° C 1850° C 1850° C 2000° C 2000° C 1850° C 2000° C
Capacity
Crucible Volume ■ 170 ccm = 2,5 kg Au 18 ct / 1,5 kg Cu* 170 ccm = 2,5 kg Au 18 ct / 1,5 kg Cu* ■ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu*
○ 386 ccm = 5,8 kg Au 18 ct / 3,3 kg Cu*		 170 ccm = 2,5 kg Au 18 ct / 1,5 kg Cu* ■ 170 ccm = 2,5 kg Au 18 ct / 1,5 kg Cu*
○ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu*		 ■ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu*
○ 386 ccm = 5,8 kg Au 18 ct / 3,3 kg Cu*
○ 700 ccm =10,5 kg Au 18 ct / 6 kg Cu*		 ■ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu*
○ 386 ccm = 5,8 kg Au 18 ct / 3,3 kg Cu*
○ 700 ccm =10,5 kg Au 18 ct / 6 kg Cu*		 1,5 l (1,7) = 4 kg Al / 12 kg Cu / 12 kg steel* 25 l = 65 kg Al / 200 kg Cu* 3,4 l (3,9) = 8,5 kg Al / 25 kg Cu / 25 kg steel* ■ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu*
○ 386 ccm = 5,8 kg Au 18 ct / 3,3 kg Cu*
○ 700 ccm =10,5 kg Au 18 ct / 6 kg Cu*		 1,5 l (1,7) = 4 kg Al / 12 kg Cu / 12 kg steel* 12 l (14 ) = 30 kg Al / 90 kg Cu / 90 kg steel* 3,4 l (3,9) = 8,5 kg Al / 25 kg Cu / 25 kg steel*
For use of molds up to ø 130 mm / 240 mm h ■ ø 130 mm / 240 mm h
○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h		 ■ ø 130 mm / 240 mm h
○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h		 ■ ø 130 mm / 240 mm h
○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h		 ■ ø 130 mm / 240 mm h
○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h		 ø 250 mm / 500 mm h ø 600 mm / 800 mm h ø 450 mm / 600 mm h ■ ø 130 mm / 240 mm h
○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h		 ø 250 mm / 500 mm h ø 600 mm / 800 mm h ø 450 mm / 600 mm h
For use of molds up to ø 130 mm / 240 mm h ■ up to ø 130 mm / 240 mm h ○ bis ø 160 mm / 400 mm h
Operation and Control
Maximum pressure ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar 3 bar 3 bar 0,5 bar 0,3 bar 0,3 bar 3 bar 0,5 bar 0,3 bar 0,3 bar
Automatic mold and chamber lift ■ - ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■
Control system by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout by LCD-display, full text readout
Automatic bell lock ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Dual temperature control ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ ■ ■ ○ ■ ■ ■
Turbo Pressure Function ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Mold temperature measurement - - - ■ ■ ■
HSC (High Speed Casting) feature ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Turbo Pressure PLUS system - - ○ ■ ■ ■
Vibration technology - - ■ standard equipment Sweep Mode standard equipment Sweep Mode ■ ■ ■ standard equipment Sweep Mode ■ ■ ■
Automatic mold and chamber lift ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■
Automatic feeding system w/ autom. sealing rod - - - - ■ ■
Automatic closing system - - - ■ ■ ■
Programs 20 20 20 20 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Mold temperature measurement ■ ■
Temp. measurement by optical pyrometer 1400° C 1400° C 1600° C 1700° C 1700° C 1500° C 1300° C 1500° C 1700° C 1500° C 1300° C 1500° C
Turbulence reduction software ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Quality Assurance
RS 232, Ethernet, USB interface, diagnostic system ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Data printer - ○ - ○ ○ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
GSM-modem for remote service ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
DMS
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
InduthermCloud ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ ○ ○ ○ ■ ○ ○ ○
iThermControl ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ ■
Accesories
Sintering / diffusion bonding kit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Granulation tank ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Granulation tank with flake option ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Vacuum pump ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Water chiller ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Also available as granulating unit - GU 500

* Liquid metal up to top level of the crucible

** with additional gas tank for Turbo pressure PLUS

All machine descriptions and technical data published on this site make no claim to be complete. They are subject to change and therefore they are not basis of contract.

Other Advantages of VC480V

Longer consumable life can be achieved by reducing frequent temperature changes and exposure to oxygen as much as possible. For this reason, we offer filling devices for numerous system models that enable recharging without loss of temperature and without contact with oxygen.

Our self-developed generators and induction heating systems tailored to the intended use ensure maximum energy efficiency. They not only reduce power consumption, but also increase the heating speed and the maximum temperature. They also reduce electromagnetic emissions with regard to the EMC directive. Efficient encapsulation ensures that the induction generated is used with as little loss as possible for rapid melting of the metal. The thermal insulation around the inductor and crucible protects against heat radiation. This high use of energy also reduces the energy consumption for water recooling in the machine and for any air conditioning that may be necessary in the foundry.

Program control system for fast and certified casting processes. Thanks to the control panel with full text LCD display, all programs and parameters are very easy and convenient to set. The semi-automatic machines offer temperature programs. The fully automatic machines have a program control system involving all parameters. Up to 100 casting programs guarantee fast operation and consistent casting results. Parameters are pre-programmed for all major alloys, e.g. for AGS, Alpha Plus, Heraeus, Legor and Pandora alloys. In practice this means: from the first mold, you can expect good casting results without carrying out expensive pre-tests. The program control and the integrated data printer ensure a high level of safety and the possibility of precise process documentation (important for certified casting processes).

All Indutherm VC machines have separate lock systems for the melting chamber and mold chamber. This allows time to be saved by “overlapping” casting: while the mold remains in the vaccuum chamber for several minutes after the casting, you may fill in and heat up the next charge.

The filling device means there is no need to open the melting chamber for refilling. This way, the melting chamber temperature remains high and unnecessary loss of energy is avoided. Most importantly: No oxygen enters the melting chamber so the chamber does not need to be evacuated again and refilled with inert gas. The advantages: lower personnel costs, more consistent casting quality, better process stability, less waste, optimised overlapping casting, up to 20 casting cycles per hour, high energy efficiency, longer service lives for consumables, minimised metal loss, replenishment without loss of pressure.

Numerous measures in our casting systems reduce metal losses during the casting process to an absolute minimum. These include, among other things, the sophisticated overpressure and vacuum controls, the anti-oxidation system, the vibration system and, last but not least, the high-quality materials of the crucibles and sealing rods.

Up to 20 casting cycles per hour thanks to programmable overlapping casting and optional automatic feeding devices.

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