of pour for pouring directly into the mold. Te furnaces are outfitted with finely tuned tilting control for accurate metal dosing and adaptive software tracks to correct the tilt angle to accommodate physical differences in the furnace lining. Using a dual furnace concept, the system provides melting
and holding temperature control.— Inductotherm Group Dosing Furnace
Te Dosutherm from Stotek has a holding capacity of 800-3,000 kg of aluminum. With it, operations can save 40% of CO2 while producing high metal quality without pressure in the furnace. It features a low height for furnace charging and automatic readjustment of metal quality. Cleaning of furnace and replacement of spare parts is pos-
sible during operation.— Stotek Crucible Dosing Furnace
Te Alu-Doso from Stotek has melting capacity of 100- 500 kg of aluminum per hour and a holding capacity of 900- 1,800 kg. It features flexible and accurate dosing, melts and doses at the same time, and allows for alloying. It is available in electric resistance or gas.— Stotek
Medium Frequency Coreless Induction Furnace
On display for ABP Induction was the IFM Type medium frequency coreless induction furnace for high power density melt rates. Te new furnace boasts reduced noise emission and vibrations and improved efficiency and user-friendliness. Its open design makes the furnace coil easily accessible for quick repair work, resulting in reduced
downtime and better productivity.— ABP Induction Kanthal Ladle Heater Te next generation of Kanthal electric ladle heaters were
featured at the Sandvik booth. Te heaters are designed to improve process control and reduce energy costs. Kanthal’s product range for heating applications is the widest on the market operating at temperatures up to 3,360F (1,850C).—
Sandvik Materials Technology Energy Recovery System IMF displayed its Energy Recovery System which trans-
forms the thermal power of hot water or fumes, produced as waste in the foundry, into electrical power. Te system is capable of heat utilization started at 40C and works with an efficiency of about 10% of what normally is lost as waste. It
is available in three compact sizes.— IMF Group Dosing Furnace
StrikoWestofen presented a completely redesigned series of dosing furnaces. Among other things, it profits from an innovative type of heating, improved insulations and more
functional design.—StrikoWestofen Group Automatic Pouring Unit Sinto Group displayed its latest iteration of its Econo-
Pour pouring furnaces, the FVNX. It provides accurate pouring using teaching control technology and can be added to existing casting operations with no loss in cycle time. Te synchronized pouring system moves with the molding line
for stable production of high quality castings.— Sinto Group Metal Treatment Te nonferrous metal treatment area of the Foseco booth
featured the latest generation of automated treatment equip- ment for aluminum. Te innovative rotary degassing process
Booths provided interactive displays that enriched the exhibition experi- ence. Many included special activities for youth invited to the shows.
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Beyond showcasing new developments in equipment and services, the fair organizers and exhibitors kept educa- tion as a prime focus at GIFA. A large portion of Hall 13 was dedicated to live, hands-on demonstrations for students and adults alike to discover the science and engineering that goes into metalcasting.
Many exhibitors also included areas within their booths specifically for students to promote the industry. MAGMA’s presence showcased opportunities for further training offered to foundry specialists at the MAGMAacademy and unveiled teaching technology that showed how the place- ment of risers would affect metal flow in real time. Within DISA and Wheelabrator’s student area of their booth, students and other interested visitors found both a casting exhibition and a virtual reality complete metalcasting facility. HA International set up real labs in its booth, where students could watch and participate in various chemical reactions, among other demonstrations.
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