INDUCTOTHERM Automatic Pouring TechnologiesInductotherm Offers Automatic Pouring Systems Designed to Meet Your Specifc Needs Foundries worldwide are choosing Inductotherm auto- Advantages of Automatic Pouring ‘matic pouring systems. These advanced systems pro- z thaette pouting performance they need 10 Keep pace ADlltyto Keep pace with today’s fastest molding machines with automated fask and faskless molding machines * Accurate control of the amount of metal poured helps elim- and the precise control required to meet the highest inate quality robbing underpours and wasteful overpours standards of quality * Enhanced safety and increased worker productivity With three decades of technological leadership in au- Higher quality castings due both to the precision of the tomatic pouring, Inductotherm is helping foundries pouring action and its repeatability increase productivity, reduce operating costs and im- prove worker safety Increased yield because automatic pouring allows gating practices to be optimized for a consistent pouring profle rect Pour stoms jp When your automatic pouring applica- tion requires large amounts of gray iron, ductile iron or nonferrous metal as well as exact temperatures and highly precise pouring control, inductively heated, direct pour systems are ideal. S intermediate Pour Systems _, Intermediate ladle automatic pouring sys- tems provide fexibility in meeting special requirements for adding alloys or for in-a~ dle inoculation. They also are useful where mold access is restricted or where pouring time exceeds molding line cycle time. Tundish System: p> Unheated tundish systems are designed for automatic pouring of gray, malleable and ductile iron when extended holding is not requited. > All. of Inductotherm’s automatic pour- ing systems can be equipped with one or more integrated inoculation devices.Direct Pouring Inductotherm pressure vessels capable of handling fer- rous and copper based metals, including aluminum, equipped with automatic pouring systems, combine the precision of a stopper rod mechanism with the metal capacity and accurate temperature control of a channel- type induction heated vessel, The pressure in the holding vessel is used to maintain a constant metal level in the stopper pouring box, Stopper control able ing from 3 1. Float 2. Air or Inert G Inlet Valve 3. Pressurized Space 4. Recharge Spout 5, Water-cocled Inductor pressure vessel systems are Pouring is accomplished by raising and lowering the stop- per rod which can be controlled with great accuracy be- ‘cause ofits quick response time and precise movement. Pressurized stopper units include a pneumatic stopper rod system and operator actuated joystick control. Also avai: able are a variety of other control systems, including Teach Control and advanced VISIPOUR® vsion-based computer control with a highly precise, servo motor-operated stop- per rod iron or coppeIntermediate Pouring Inductotherm automatic pouring systems using interme ate ladles are typically used: If in-ladle inoculation or alloying is desired I the poured weight tolerance must meet special requirements as with centrifugally cast parts + If access is restricted by mold weights or sizes + If mold pouring time exceeds the lines cycle time With an intermediate ladle system, molten metal is Poured into the ladle from the heated pressure vessel via the stopper mechanism. Load cells, linked to the Pouring control system, register the weight of the metal in the ladle along with any in-ladle or in-stream addi- tives or inoculants and stop the pour when the desired weight is reached During the pour, turbulence in the ladle helps dissolve al- loying elements and disperse inoculants throughout the molten metal. This effcient mixing is a major advantage cf pouring into an intermediate ladle, When the time re- quired to pour a mold exceeds the molding line cycle time, the pouring system can be equipped with two intermedi- ate ladles, Jnheated Tundish Stopper Rod Pouring Inductotherm’s automatic pouring systems using un- heated tundishes and stopper rod pouring mechanisms are ideal for applications needing quick alloy changes of gray, malleable and treated ductile iron. These sys- tems feature a thermally effcient and easy-to-maintain tundish design and the industry's most reliable and re- ‘ponsive stopper rod mechanisms. Tundish systems are available with a pneumatic stopper rod system and an operator actuated joystick control. Advanced VISIPOUR® video-based computer control is also available. Inductotherm offers heavy structural steel tundishes for Production rates of 1 to 3MT. They can be equipped with optional load cells that indicate when metal recharg- ing is required. For ease of maintenance and alloy changes, the tundish box is designed for rapid change-out and can be ‘Quickly removed from its cradle. Optional hydraulic ting simplifed alloy and nozzle changes. The tundish and the stopper rod mechanism are mounted (on a frame which moves in on both x and y axes and is able to adjust for varying positioning of the pouring noz- ale over the sprue. The entire package is fully assembled and tested prior to shipping and is designed for quick as- sembly to keep installation costs at a minimum,Automatic Pouring Controls The key to successful automatic pouring is using the best control sys- ‘tem for your application. Inductotherm. offers variety of computerized control systems ranging from joy-stick based operator-run control to the industry's most advanced and reliable vision-based system, ISIPOUR® Co Visipour vision-based automatic pouring systems represent the most ad- vanced, accurate and rugged technology for making pouring truly auto- matic. Visipour uses vision technology linked to a computer to accurately position the pouring nozzle and fll the mold, The high contrast of metal to mold provides excellent control even in smoky environments as with some non-ferrous metals. It responds to the actual conditions present as each mold is flled and adapting to changes in the pouring nozzle. This makes it ideal for pouring treated ductile iron and non-ferrous metas. Visipour's patented self-adjusting, closed-loop control system with its servo motor-operated stopper rod delivers throughput to match the pro- duction rate of the newest generation of high-speed fask and faskless ‘molding machines either indexing or continuously moving. Its precisely controlled pour also improves casting quality. Visipour's LX Linux-based operating system provides an easy to use graphical interface and real-time multi-tasking. This allows multiple screens to be displayed, along witha lve video image of the pour, ESeal = Saas Visipour LX Main Screen Real-time Graph of a Typical Pour Teach Control Teach Control allows an operator to “teach” the system how to pour. The operator pours the initial mold and the system accurately repeats the pour pattem for any number of subsequent molds Joystick Control Operator-actuated joysticks to control positioning and pouring are standard for systems with pneumatic stopper rod Pouring units. It is @ good system to select when the presence of an operator is necessary or desirable and the precision ‘of computerized vision control is not required. An optional upgrade includes a video camera and a monitor which al- ows the operator to monitor each pour from a remote location,Technical Data SO RULE CUO RT elas ize 3T 5T 10T 3T 16T Total Capacity 5200 kg 7600 kg 13800 kg 17600 kg 22700 kg Useful Capacity 3000 kg 5000 kg 10000 kg 13000 kg 16000 kg : Power (kW) 200 200/320 320 320 320/500/800 Visipour Stopper Rod Floating stopper rod mechanism for proper rod-to-nozze alignment Quick clamp allows rapid stopper rod 8 changes without tools Stopper rod twisting mechanism for lapping the rod tothe nozzle Stopper Rod Optional nozzle cleaning system operates through stopper rod ‘Actuator Support High speed, precise servo motor for optimal stopper motion Stopper rod twisting mechanism Pneumatic actuator (0. Pheumatic operating cylinder 11. Manual adjustment for stopper rod alignment Pneumatic Stopper Rod Standard Tundish Sizes* ize 1T 15T aT 3T al Total Capacity 1000 kg 1500 kg 2000 kg 3000 kg Useful Capacity 600-750 kg 900-1100 kg 1200-1500 kg 2200-2500 kg Le RO TRE NDUCTOTHERM sn them Grou Comoory Bopal, Ahmedabad 380 058. Phone: 02717 231961 Web: www.inductothermindia,com