Indutherm MC100V Casting Machine with Vibration Technology

From model to casting within 1 hour!

The compact MC series was developed to provide jewellery designers, goldsmiths, development departments and dental laboratories with a cheap yet highly professional casting machine. Our most important aims were: extremely short processing time from mould manufacturing to completed casting; simple, safe operation; high quality and, above all, reproducible casting results; and low operating costs. The overwhelming global success of the MC series in numerous industries – including some not originally envisaged – emphatically confirms the MC concept

For even more than just for lost wax casting

The MC series machines are also used

• for analytic purposes where material samples needs to be molten down, homogenized and cast into a defined shape (also possible for powder)
• for the production of small quantities of cast semifinished material like rods or sheet

Ingeniously simple = simply ingenious

With the MC machines, you can easily cast by hand from the crucible to your mould and feel what you are doing – just as it has been done for thousands of years. So that this works consistently and safely, the entire melting/ casting unit is tilted together through a 90° angle. For perfect balance and to make do with as few moving parts as possible, almost the whole machine moves during tilting: being cylindrical in design, the whole moving section rotates as if in a halfpipe – ingeniously simple and stylishly designed on high-quality rollers. However, unlike manual casting, the process takes place in an enclosed chamber under a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere, to prevent air pockets and oxidation. You can check the melting and pouring-off process through the sight glass.

Suitable for All Metals!

The 3.5 kW induction heating system ensures rapid melting of materials in an oxidation-free atmosphere. This allows for the casting of all metals, including platinum and steel, without difficulty. The crucibles are spacious enough to handle any standard casting task typically found in a studio or atelier, and the flasks can accommodate larger or heavier jewelry pieces. It is also possible to melt and cast minimal amounts of metal.

The entire process is incredibly fast, especially when using speed investment compounds, enabling rapid response to new models, express orders, and last-minute ideas, such as those before a trade fair.

Rapid and Simple Casting

The casting process can be performed quickly, safely, and easily without extensive technical knowledge. The investment machine mixes the gypsum under vacuum, ensuring correct dosage and air bubble-free consistency. The flask containing the wax model is also filled under vacuum, and vibration during filling eliminates air inclusions.

The wax is melted off in the furnace, and the mold is burnt out.

After pouring, the MC series automatically switches to overpressure to optimize mold filling, even for delicate parts. Alternatively, it can maintain the vacuum if needed.

Full text LCD display for fine adjustment and serial programming

The new operating system features individual setting of parameters to achieve maximum performance from every pattern mould and every alloy. Thanks to the transparent layout of the menu structure and full text display, all settings are quick and easy to program. Of course all process parameters can be saved for repeated castings.

Vibration technology for excellen casting quality

The MC machines with the “V” suffix are equipped with the Indutherm vibration system (see page 20). Vibration switched on directly after casting is a decisive factor in enhancing mould filling with very filigree parts. It prevents porosity, ensures a finer grain structure and allows greater and more constant density. Parts have measurably higher elasticity and this increases the scope for further processing significantly. Vibration technology is a compelling alternative to the frequently used and relatively delicate centrifugal systems, especially when casting platinum or palladium.

Handling the mini casting system is extremely simple:

1. Fill in the material and heat up
2. Define your considered process parameters e.g. atmosphere: vacuum, inert gas atmosphere, overpressure
3. Take the mold from oven and insert into the machine. The device itself looks after all additional functions – until we get to the stroke of genius:
4. Pouring off takes place using a 90° rotation of the casting unit. After pouring, the MC machine automatically switches to overpressure in order to optimise the mould filling even for delicate parts