Indutherm VC 450 - Fully Automatic Vacuum Gold Casting Machine

A thoroughly thought-through concept with the finest detail

Forms the basis of the technological advances made in our VC machines guaranteeing optimal casting results whatever class of machine you opt for. Automatic inert gas or vacuum in the melting chamber to avoid undesired oxidization or the formation of inclusions during melting, particularly important when casting silver or red gold. The special œoxidation-reduced castingœ system eliminates the danger of oxidation while the flask is cooling down.

Turbo Pressure function

Optimizes the casting of very small and filigree objects. For the production of jewelry, it guarantees perfect results when casting with stones. Turbo Pressure allows a precisely defined pressure to be achieved rapidly. For all program-controlled VC models, depending on the selected program the Turbo Pressure will start automatically exactly at the required time.

More user control

The integrated data printer (optional for VC 500) records the parameters of every casting (ISO 9001). All machines with an induction generator can be remotely serviced via a GSM modem. The GSM modem enables Indutherm to remotely monitor and, if necessary, modify important parameters. This allows many potential operational disturbances to be detected in advance and hence avoided. If the machine isn™t working properly or a difficult casting procedure is being carried out, we can remotely provide quick and straightforward assistance.

Highest levels of safety for certified production

The digital or program control of our machines means we can ensure a high level of safety i.e. we can guarantee an ISO certified casting process. Until recently flasks with incorrect or different temperatures were a safety risk. During the casting of very small or delicate parts, the temperature of the flask is of utmost importance. The measurement of the flask temperature (standard for machines from VC 500D onwards) is an important feature with regard to safety. The temperature of the flask can be monitored within one degree of accuracy.

	VC450 (78-3300)	VC480V (78-3400)	VC650V (78-4000)	VC680V (78-4100)
Power max. / electrical connection (max. temp.)	4.5kW 3x220V (1400º C)	8 kW 3x220V (1600º C)	12 kW 3x400V (1700º C)	12 kW 3x400V (1700º C)
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*	245 ccm = 3.6 kg Au 18 ct* optional: 386 ccm = 5.8 kg Au 18 ct*
Flasks	130 mm / 240 mm h	130 mm / 240 mm h	130 mm / 240 mm h optional: 160 mm / 400 mm h	130 mm / 240 mm h optional: 160 mm / 400 mm h
Vibration Technology	-	Standard	Standard	Standard
Pneumatic Bell Lock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Maximum Pressure	1.5 bar	1.5 bar	3 bar	3 bar
Programs	20	100	100	100
Program Control	by LCD-display, full text readout	by LCD-display, full text readout	by LCD-display, full text readout	by LCD-display, full text readout
Dual Temp. Control	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Flask Temp. Measurement	-	-	Standard	Standard
Automatic Flask & Chamber Lift	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Variable Vacuum in Flask Chamber	-	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turbo Pressure Plus System	-	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turbulence Reduction Software	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
RS 232, Diagnostic System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Data Printer	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
GSM Modem for Remote Service	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Sintering Kit (for diffusion bonding)	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Granulation Tank	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional