Indutherm VC 680V - Fully Automatic Vacuum Gold Casting Machine
| Vacuum Gold Casting Machine | |
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| Brand | Indutherm |
| Model | VC 680V |
| Power | 12 kW 3x400V |
| Temp Max | 1700°C |
| Thermocouple Max Temperature |
K Type Side Wall 1200°C/ N Type Side Wall Pink 1300°C/ N Type Pink 1300°C Center |
| Training |
Technical Training & After Sales Support Available |
| Casting Volume | 3.6 kg Au 18 ct* optional: 5.8 kg Au 18 ct* |
| Max Flasks Size: |
130 mm / 240 mm h optional: 160 mm / 400 mm h |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) |
23.6" x 34.65 x 57" (600 x 880 x 1450mm) |
| Crated Weight | 185 kg ( 407.8 lbs.) |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
Ready for the future!
The right machine for every application
Our casting plants are already prepared for the requirements of the future such as Industry 4.0. The program control unit, the interfaces, and the GSM modem enable communication with other systems. For instance, remote control, online software updating, and robot integration in the casting process are all possible.
Novel filling system
Thanks to its novel filling system, the new VC 680V vacuum pressure casting machine ensures maximum efficiency. With this innovative filling technique, it is no longer necessary to open the melting chamber for the next batch of metal. An automatic metal sensor signals when the material is missing in the feeder and needs replenishing.
Pneumatic bell lock and automatic locking system
The melting chambers of all VC systems are closed with a pneumatic system. VC 650 V and VC 680 V are also equipped with an automatic locking system.
Advantages
- lower personnel costs
- more consistent casting quality
- better process stability, less waste
- optimized overlapping casting
- up to 20 casting cycles per hour
- high energy efficiency
- longer service lives for consumables
- minimized metal loss
- replenishment without loss of pressure
Refilling without loss of temperature and pressure
The refill system with programmable dosing makes it possible to introduce the next batch of metal without the need to open the melting chamber. This ensures that 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. This makes for faster casting cycles; the crucible and sealing rod benefit from the largely constant atmosphere and temperature and have significantly longer service lives.
Ready for future standards
An additional pressure tank integrated into the plant provides for even faster overpressure build-up for activation of the TurboPressure PLUS function.
Controlling the pressure conditions – important for the perfect casting result
Automatic vacuum and overpressure in the melting and cuvette chambers
The vacuum in the melting chamber ensures that the metal is degassed and prevents unwanted oxidation during melting (an oxygen-poor atmosphere is particularly important when melting copper-containing alloys). The vacuum in the cuvette chamber improves mold filling, especially when casting delicate parts, and prevents annoying air pockets. In addition, the system switches to overpressure in the melting chamber, thus increasing the pressure difference.
Oxidation reduction after casting
This special system eliminates the risk of oxidation while the cuvette cools.
Turbo Pressure / Turbo Pressure PLUS
An additional pressure tank integrated into the plant provides for even faster overpressure build-up for activation of the TurboPressure PLUS function.
Minimize Metal Loss
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.
Precise temperature control
Dual temperature control
The temperature measurement in both the crucible wall and in the crucible center (integrated in the closure rod) ensures strict adherence to the preselected temperature range.
Cuvette temperature measurement
Up until now, cuvettes with incorrect or different temperatures were a safety risk. When casting very small or delicate parts, the correct cuvette temperature is crucial. Measuring the cuvette temperature (standard for VC 650 V and VC 680 V) now provides the decisive plus in safety: the temperature of the cuvette can be checked with an accuracy of one degree.
Vibration technology for better casting results
The Indutherm vibration system
- Vibration during casting improves material flow and thus mold filling.
- The density of the castings is higher and more uniform.
- The porosity is significantly reduced.
- 50% smaller grain sizes
- reduced risk of breakages (hot cracks)
- Cast parts have better tension and elastic properties, which makes them easier to process
In practice this means: higher and more consistent quality, less scrap, less post-processing, better formability. A customer in the USA found that the Indutherm vibration technology reduced overall production time, including post-processing, by 25%.
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| Specification | VC450 | VC480V | VC650V | VC680V |
| Temp max. | 1400° C | 1600º C | 1700º C | |
| Power max. / electrical connection | 4.5kW 3x220V | 8 kW 3x220V | 12 kW 3x400V | |
| Crucible Volume | 170 ccm = 2.5kg Au 18 ct* | 170 ccm = 2.5kg Au 18 ct* Optional: 245 CCM = 3.6 kg Au 18 | 245 ccm = 3.6 kg Au 18 ct* optional: 386 ccm = 5.8 kg Au 18 ct* |
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| Flask Size |
130 mm / 240 mm h | 130 mm / 240 mm h optional: 160 mm / 400 mm h |
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| Vibration Technology | - | Standard | ||
| Pneumatic Bell Lock | Standard | |||
| Maximum Pressure | 1.5 bar | 3 bar | ||
| Programs | 20 | 100 | ||
| Program Control | by LCD-display, full text readout | |||
| Dual Temp. Control |
Optional | Standard | ||
| Flask Temp. Measurement | ---- | Standard | ||
| Automatic Flask & Chamber Lift |
Standard | |||
| Variable Vacuum in Flask Chamber | ---- | Standard | ||
| Turbo Pressure Plus System |
---- | Standard | ||
| Turbulence Reduction Software |
Standard | |||
| RS 232, Diagnostic System | Standard | |||
| Data Printer | Optional | Standard | ||
| GSM Modem for Remote Service | Optional | Standard | ||
| Sintering Kit (for diffusion bonding) |
Optional | |||
| Granulation Tank | Optional | |||
| Packing Qty | Priced individually |
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| OEM Parts | Yes |
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