Go to homepage

VC 680 V

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.

The Vacuum Pressure Casting Machine VC 680 V is based on the VC 650 V. However, the filling device provided as standard 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

The VC 680 V ist also available als HTC version with a max. temperature of 2,000° C.

Data Overview of VC 680 V

■ standard equipment, ○ optional, - not available
VC 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
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
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
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
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 VC 680 V

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.

Find more about VC 680 V

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.

  • 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:

    More about VC 400

  • 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.

    More about VC 450

  • 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

    More about VC 480 V

  • 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).

    More about VC 500

  • 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.

    More about VC 650 V

  • 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.

  • 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.

More Informations about VC 680 V

Download catalogue (pdf)

VC 680 V inquiry
or view request for further informations

This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. More information...