The semi-automatic VC Version
For larger production quantities with continuous casting operation, greater performance (shorter casting times) with even larger crucibles and flask capacities (flasks up to 160 mmm ø/400 mm H) is important. The high maximum temperature of 1600°C extends the possible range of alloys. Temperature measurements in both the crucible and the flask mean the temperature limits are strictly adhered to. If alloys are changed frequently, 16 different temperature programs simplify working procedures. The optional data printer records all the parameters of each casting (ISO 9001).
Data Overview of VC 500
■ standard equipment, ○ optional, - not availableVC 450 V | VC 480 V | VC 500 | VC 650 V | VC 650 V HTC | VC 680 V | VC 680 V HTC | VC 1000 V | VC 1000 V HTC | VC 3000 V | VC 3000 V HTC | VC 12000 HTC | VC 25000 | VC 400 | VC 450 | |
Power
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Power max. / electrical connection | 4,5 kW (3x400 V) | 8 kW (3x400 V) | 10 kW (3x400 V)|10 kW(3x208 V) | 12 kW (3x400v) | 12 kW (3x400v) | 12 kW (3x400v) | 12 kW (3x400v) | 20 kW (3x400 V) | 20 kW (3x400 V) | 30 kW (3x400 V) | 30 kW (3x400 V) | 40-60 kW (3x400 V) | 60 kW (3x400 V) | 3.5 kW (230 V)|4.5 kW (3x400 V) | 4,5 kW (3x400 V) |
Temperature max. | 1600° C | 1400° C | |||||||||||||
Temperature max. indirect inductive heating HTC | 1850° C | 2000° C | 1850° C | 2000° C | 1850° C | 2000° C | 1850° C | 2000° C | 1850° C | ||||||
Capacity
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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* |
■ 245 ccm = 3,6 kg Au 18 ct / 2 kg Cu* ○ 386 ccm = 5,8 kg Au 18 ct / 3,3 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* |
■ 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* | 1,5 l (1,7) = 4 kg Al / 12 kg Cu / 12 kg steel* | 3,4 l (3,9) = 8,5 kg Al / 25 kg Cu / 25 kg steel* | 3,4 l (3,9) = 8,5 kg Al / 25 kg Cu / 25 kg steel* | 12 l (14 ) = 30 kg Al / 90 kg Cu / 90 kg steel* | 25 l = 65 kg Al / 200 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* |
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 130 mm / 240 mm h ○ ø 160 mm / 400 mm h |
ø 250 mm / 500 mm h | ø 250 mm / 500 mm h | ø 450 mm / 600 mm h | ø 450 mm / 600 mm h | ø 600 mm / 800 mm h | ø 600 mm / 800 mm h | ø 130 mm / 240 mm h | ||
For use of molds | ■ up to ø 130 mm / 240 mm h ○ bis ø 160 mm / 400 mm h | up to ø 130 mm / 240 mm h | |||||||||||||
Operation and Control
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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 | 3 bar | 3 bar | 3 bar | 3 bar | 0,5 bar | 0,5 bar | 0,3 bar | 0,3 bar | 0,3 bar | 0,3 bar | ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar | ■ up to 1,5 bar ○ up to 3,0 bar |
Automatic bell lock | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
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 | by LCD-display, full text readout |
Mold temperature measurement | - | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | - | ||||||||
Turbo Pressure Function | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
HSC (High Speed Casting) feature | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||||||||
Turbo Pressure PLUS system | - | ○ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | - | ||||||||
Dual temperature control | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ○ | ○ |
Automatic mold and chamber lift | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | - | ||||||
Vibration technology | ■ | ■ | standard equipment Sweep Mode | 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 | 100 | 20 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 20 | 20 |
Temp. measurement by optical pyrometer | 1400° C | 1600° C | 1700° C | 1700° C | 1700° C | 1700° C | 1500° C | 1500° C | 1500° C | 1500° C | 1300° C | 1300° C | 1400° C | ||
Mold temperature measurement | ■ | ■ | |||||||||||||
Turbulence reduction software | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Quality Assurance
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RS 232, Ethernet, USB interface, diagnostic system | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Data printer | ○ | ○ | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | - | ○ |
GSM-modem for remote service | ○ | ○ | ○ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ○ | ○ |
DMS
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InduthermCloud | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ■ | ■ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
iThermControl | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ■ | ■ | ○ | ○ | ||||||
Accesories
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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 VC 500
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Capacity and power for large scale projects
Our large vacuum pressure casting machines are mostly used for precise castings in aluminium alloys or for art and crafts objects in brass or bronze. They are always the first choice for parts with complicated geometry or when the number of pieces is not large enough for die-cast production.
DOur large VC machines offer the best pre-conditions for high quality castings in aluminium: the hydrogen content of aluminium alloys may be adjusted by regulating the vacuum during melting. This way, foaming of molten metal can
be avoided without any melt additives. Overpressure in the melting chamber during and after casting and simultaneous vacuum in the mold chamber optimise form filling especially in filigree or thin-walled areas.
The new standard
All VC machines are equipped with a program control system with 100 programs. The control panel with full text LCD display enables the user to set all programs and parameters very easy and convenient. VC 1000 V - VC 12000 V use the vibration technology for improved casting results especially concerning form filling and further processing properties.
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VC 400
The ideal machine for smaller companies
The ideal machine which produce moderate quantities but require considerably more capacity than that offered by the MC machines. Often, experienced casters are not particularly interested in automated functions or program control, and they can achieve the same quality with the VC 400 machine as with more advanced ones. Its induction generator guarantees a fast heat-up and a thorough mixing of the molten metal by inductive bath movement. See specification sheet below:
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VC 450
This machine is designed for:
- casting of jewellery and other filigree parts
- for permanent use
- for certified production processes
Constructed on base of the VC 400, the VC 450 is equipped with a completely new generator and a program control system with LCD display. With help of the step-by-step display information and many automatic functions the handling of the machine is very easy even for less experienced users. The program control for 25 different casting cycles allows reproducible and consistent casting results.
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VC 480 V
Vibration technology now also in the mid-size class: the highly economic vacuum pressure casting machine VC 480
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
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VC 500
For larger production quantities
Productions with continuous casting operation, greater performance (shorter casting times) with even larger crucibles and flask capacities (flasks up to 160 mmm ø/400 mm H) is important. The high maximum temperature of 1600°C extends the possible range of alloys. Temperature measurements in both the crucible and the flask mean the temperature limits are strictly adhered to. If alloys are changed frequently, 16 different temperature programs simplify working procedures.
The optional data printer records all the parameters of each casting (ISO 9001).
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VC 650 V (HTC)
Vacuum pressure casting machine with vibration technology
The absolute „State of the art“-machine: the new VC 650 V garantuees highest efficiency – due to a maximum of rapidness and quality.
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VC 680 V (HTC)
Vacuum pressure casting machine with Sweep Mode Vibration Technology and innovative feeding system
The absolute „State of the art“-machine: the VC 680 V garantuees highest efficiency – due to a maximum of rapidness and quality.
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VC 1000 V (HTC), VC 3000 V (HTC), VC 12000 V
The new standard
All VC machines are equipped with a program control system with 100 programs. The control panel with full text LCD display enables the user to set all programs and parameters very easy and convenient. VC 1000 V - VC 12000 V use the vibration technology for improved casting results especially concerning form filling and further processing properties.