Vacuum for Diecasting Buhler introduced SmartVac, a vacuum system com-
pletely integrated into the diecasting machine. Te cast- ing process is no longer controlled by the vacuum system. Instead, the vacuum supports the diecasting process. Te use of a vacuum enables the casting of high quality structural
parts now in high demand from automotive.— Buhler Robotic Diecasting Cell At GIFA, a diecasting cell combining a spraying robot
(KR 30-4 KS F with KRC ROBOTstar controller) and an unloading robot (KR 60-3 F with KR C4 controller) demonstrated the ease of integrating the two controllers in a
shared process.— KUKA Industries Gating System Te patented Frech Gating System (FGS) for diecasting
was demonstrated live on a four-cavity mold at GIFA. FGS is a temperature-controlled melt distribution system built into the casting die. It is linked to intelligent production process and sequence controls in the diecasting machine. With it, diecasters are able to reduce returns by 40%, reduce
energy costs, cycle time and process-related costs, and
improve quality.— Frech Die Ovens
Castool’s SuperOvens heat diecasting dies uniformly to within +/- 10F (5C) of billet temperatrure in the minimum amount of time, helping to minimize breakthrough pressure, reduce die breakage and eliminate start up billets.—Castool Tooling Systems
MATERIAL HANDLING Fluid Bed Coolers Vibrating fluid bed coolers from Carrier Vibrating
Equipment are designed to cool a variety of products at a wide variation of feed rates. Tey function by passing process air directly through a bed of solids via a perforated plate or another type of fluidizing media. Vibration is added to aid in fluidization of more difficult to fluidize materials.— Carrier Vibrating Equipment
Steel Belts for Conveyors Sandvik used this year’s GIFA fair to highlight the
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