parted corebox size is 1,100 x 600 x 500 mm. Te maximum
corebox weight is 2,500 kg.— IMF Group Coldbox Coremaking Laempe’s LHL-series automatic core shooters have
extremely fast cycle times, high performance hydraulics, mobile injection unit and completely automatic, fast tool change function. Te machine is designed to handle 24-hour continuous operation. Laempe also displayed its LFC machine designed for
vertical split tooling. Usually, the cores are placed onto a removal device by means of the tilting half of the tool and are conveyed out of the machine. Tis machine series is normally used for the production of crankcase cores in the automobile industry. Te shoot volume ranges from 40 to 80 liters.— Laempe & Mossner, represented by Laempe Reich in North America
Continuous 3-D Printers
Te VXC800HP continuous printer from voxeljet establishes a completely new generation of machines that allows the building and unpacking process steps to run simultaneously, without having to interrupt system opera- tions. With this technology, there are virtually no restrictions with respect to the length of the mold. Te width and height of build space are 850 x 500 mm. Te printed models offer a high degree of detail and excellent surface quality. Voxeljet also displayed its new VX1000 printer, which was rolled out in November 2014. It features a build enve-
lope measuring 1,060 x 600 x 500 mm.— Voxeljet HLM Series Matchplate Molding Machine Introduced for the first time to the international market,
the HLM series of matchplate molding machines from Hunter is a proprietary concept that combines and inte- grates magnetically coupled rodless cylinders and linear bearings for improved movement of multiple components. As of June 16, 15 HLMs have been ordered and seven are in
operation.— Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp. 3-D Printing Machine ExOne’s S-Max 3-D printing
machine has the world’s largest print- ing job box with a build envelope of 70.9 x 39.37 x 27.56 in. (1,800 x 1,000 x 700 mm). Te size allows for virtu- ally limitless casting dimensions and production volumes can be scalable. ExOne machines use foundry-grade materials and can be delivered in days.— ExOne
Robotic Permanent Mold Cell On display at GIFA was a robotic
cell from KUKA in which the mold for a cylinder head was mounted on a tile-casting machine. A KR 300 R2500 ultra F robot with a pouring ladle car- ried out ladling from a crucible furnace and then synchronized pouring with a tilting motion. In order to control both the casting machine and robot, KUKA used a combination of the
KRC ROBOTstar controller hardware with intuitive opera- tor control and programming via the reisPAD.— KUKA Industries
Monitoring System Te new Omega Connect for Tinker Omega sand casting
equipment is a web-based monitoring system that enables Omega equipment to be monitored and adjusted remotely. It features connection to the Omega Support Desk for remote fault finding, preventive maintenance information includ- ing run times for machines and components plus service reminders, access to machine settings, full reporting on usage and production, and machine breakdown information.—
Tinker Omega Vertical Molding Technology DISA unveiled its next generation of vertical molding
technology to the world at GIFA 2015. Te new DISA- MATIC D3 is equipped with a double index system and single pouring unit with X-ray visualization, automatic filter setting, automatic pattern plate changer, automatic mold conveyor, mold accuracy controller and automatic core setter. Te one on display was sold to Funderia Condals, Barce-
lona.— DISA Industries Vertical Molding Equipment Loramendi highlighted its new e-VMM electric
vertical molding machine that consumes 0.05 Kwh of energy per mold compared to 0.185 Kwh per mold in a traditional hydraulic molding machine. It also produces less noise and carbon dioxide emissions, and maintenance
costs are low.— Loramendi Lost Foam Casting Equipment Vulcan engineering showcased its lost foam casting
systems for aluminum, iron, copper-based metals and steel. Vulcan operates a separate facility for training in tooling, foam making, casting and all phases of the lost foam process, which, combined with technology packages, can include
A presenter at the HA International stand shows visiting students the colorful results of a chemical reaction.
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