degassing process is controlled by SMARTT a soft- ware based on the recently developed Foseco Degassing Model. The operator defines a melt quality level and SMARTT predicts the best treatment practice based on ambient conditions, melt temperature, rotor design and
alloy composition.— Foseco Foundry Division Induction Furnaces
Ajax Tocco Magnethermic continues to refine the design of its Jet-Flow inductor, in which metal flows downward into the entrance of the center furnace channel and divides evenly into the bottom channel and flows in jet-like streams upward and out from both outer channels. Te technology has enabled Ajax to build 5,000 KW inductors—the highest
in the industry.— Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Safe-Pour Powered Bottom Pour Assembly Acetarc showcased its Safe-Pour unit that can be fitted
with its Workhorse ladles so the operator can stand at a safe location during pouring. Te powered bottom pour assem- bly comprises a self-contained hydraulic unit, using a flame retardant fluid, and a single acting ram with spring return that will automatically close the assembly in the event of a
power or hydraulic failure.—Acetarc Engineering Co. Ltd. Cokeless Cupola
On display at the Kuttner booth was its cokeless cupola with electric superheater for 3-5 tons/hour production. Te gas-fired design with water-cooled grid, one-layer bed of ceramic balls and electric superheater is suited to gray and
Henschel Andromat unveiled its new AMX 70 T2 Andromat Manipulator at is stand.
ductile iron production in small amounts.— Kuttner Induction Furnace Kitashiba’s new Elesave Furnace series was designed
Visitors could take in the various casting and casting technology displays at the Foseco booth. 40 | MODERN CASTING July 2015
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