Automated Pouring Systems

We understand the need to eliminate quality-robbing underpours and wasteful overpours with accurate control of the metal, and work to help you produce higher-quality castings with precision pouring action and repeatability.

Pressure Pour Systems:
Inductotherm direct (pressure) pour systems are capable of handling ferrous and copper-based metals, and combine the precision of a stopper rod mechanism with the metal capacity and accurate temperature control of a channel-type induction heated vessel.

The pressure in the holding vessel is used to maintain a constant metal level in the stopper pouring box, but not to regulate pouring.

The furnace moves on both x and y axes, and is able to adjust for varying sprue locations. Pouring is accomplished by raising and lowering the stopper rod, which can be controlled manually or automatically with great accuracy because of its quick response time and precise movement.

Tundish Pouring Systems:
Inductotherm’s unheated tundish automated pouring systems also use the industry’s most reliable and responsive stopper rod pouring mechanisms, and are ideal for applications with quick alloy changes of gray, malleable and treated ductile iron.

These systems feature a thermally efficient and easy-to-maintain tundish design which also moves on both x and y axes to adjust for varying mold thickness and sprue locations.

Control Systems for Automated Pouring:
The key to successful automated pouring is using the best control system for your application.

Inductotherm offers a variety of computerized control systems — ranging from joystick-based operator-run systems to the industry’s most advanced and reliable vision-based system, Visipour®, — to provide the best way to keep pace with today’s fastest molding machines.

P³™ Control Technology for Automated Pouring:
Inductotherm’s new advancement in automated pouring is our breakthrough P³™ (Predictive Pour Performance) Control Technology which provides perfect pour precision.

This style of pouring utilizes process information to maintain optimum accuracy and pouring speed. Mold filling is more accurate than ever before, eliminating quality-robbing under pours and wasteful over pours.

The enhanced nature of P³™ enables the smallest acceptable sprue cups, which increases mold yield. Consistent pouring minimizes casting defects and optimizes pouring time to provide higher production rates for todays most advanced and fast molding lines.

Because of the extensive range, please contact us to find out what system will best suit your needs.