The fully-automatic VC Versions
The machines are designed for:
- for casting of jewellery and other filigree parts
- for permanent use
- for certified production process
- VC650 V for metals and alloys with a high melting temperature
- VC650 V for highest demands in quality and continuity
VC450
Constructed on base of the VC400, the VC450 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 20 different casting cycles allow reproductible and consistent casting results.
VC650 V
The absolute "State of the Art" machine: the VC650 V guarantuees highest efficiency by a maximum of rapidness and quality.
New program 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 pre-programmed. That means for you in practice: from the first flask on, you can expect good casting results without making expensive pre-tests.
Turbulance reduction software
New system for a faster and more laminar metal flow.
Turbo pressure PLUS
The filling of the flask using fast overpressure allows the casting of very filigree parts and casting with stones. Now with reduced gas consumption and with an even faster pressure degree.
Sweep Mode Vibration System (pat. pending)
- Vibration during casting is generally improving material flow and mould filling. The new sweep mode vibration system can even more: it considers that each casting tree and even each item of a tree has a different resonance frequence, depending on its shape and size. The sweep mode vibration generating variable frequencies covers all natural resonances.
- Castings exhibit a higher and more consistant density
- Porosity is substantially reduced
- Risk of hot cracks is reduced
- 50% smaller grain size
- Castings have a greater stress and elasticity properties, making them easier to process further
In practice this means: higher and more consistant quality, less waste, less post-processing, more possibilities for further processing.
A customer in USA has discovered that by using Indutherm vibration technology the total production time including post-processing has been reduced by 25% (compared with the older VC 600).
| VC450 | VC650 V | |
| performance | ||
| power max. / electrical connection | 4.5kW, 3 x 400V | 12kW, 3 x 400V |
| maximum temperature | 1400 degree C | 1700 degree C |
| capacity | ||
| crucible volume | ♦ 170 ccm = 2.5 kg Au 18 ct* | ♦ 245 ccm = 3.6 kg Au 18 ct* |
| ο 386 ccm = 5.8 kg Au 18 ct* | ||
| for use of flasks up to | Ø 130 mm / 260 mm h | Ø 130 mm / 260 mm h |
| optional up to | Ø 160 mm / 400 mm h | |
| handling & control | ||
| vibration technology | - | ♦ in sweep mode |
| pneumatic bell lock | - | ♦ |
| maximum pressure | 1.5 bar | 3.0 bar |
| programs | 20 | 100 |
| program control | by LCD display, full text readout | by LCD display, full text readout |
| dual temperature control | ο | ♦ |
| flask temperature measurement | - | ♦ |
| automatic flask and chamber lift | ♦ | ♦ |
| variable vacuum in flask chamber | - | ♦ |
| turbo pressure PLUS system | - | ♦ |
| turbulence reduction software | ♦ | ♦ |
| quality management | ||
| RS 232, diagnostic system, remote service | ♦ | ♦ |
| data printer | ο | ♦ |
| GSM modem | ο | ♦ |
| accessories | ||
| sintering kit (for diffusion bonding) | ο | ο |
| granulation tank | ο | ο |
| dimensions & weight | ||
| dimensions w x d x h | 500 x 760 x 1450 mm | 600 x 820 x 1450 mm |
| weight | 120 kg |
185 kg |
| * Liquid metal up to top level of the crucible ♦ Standard equipment ο optional |
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