The SP-MSM-VC-8 is an automated arc melting system equipped with vacuum casting stations designed for high-throughput and autonomous experiments. It features a water-cooled copper hearth with eight identical cavities for independent vacuum casting. The water-cooled tungsten electrode precisely melts each sample using pre-set current, time, and rasterizing speed under a programmable CNC stage. Moreover, the glovebox ensures a clean and oxygen-free environment for metallurgical research.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Features
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- Designed for high-throughput and autonomous experiments up to 8 samples, 30 grams each.
- Glove-box ensures arc melting in an ultra-clean gas environment with <1ppm H2O and O2 level
- Water-cooled copper hearth
- Ceramic grids and volatile vapor trap to prevent cross-contamination.
- CNC station
- Water-cooled 4 mm tungsten electrode
- Programmable melting time, current, and rasterizing speed.
- Vacuum casting for individual station.
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Copper Hearth
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CNC Positioning
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- Three-axis CNC station (XYZ) for precise melting with rasterizing function.
- Touchscreen CNC three linear axes (X-Y-Z) of motion enables precise arc melting
- Touchscreen control and monitoring.
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| Tungsten Electrode |
- 6 mm ceriated tungsten electrode
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| Handheld Melting Wand |
- 3.85 mm ceriated tungsten electrode
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| Vacuum Casting Manifold |
- 8-channel solenoid vacuum valve for individual vacuum casting control
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Gas-Controlled Glove Box
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- Glove Box: VGB-6 , 110 or 220 VAC 1.5 kW.
- Glove-box chamber dimension: 1200mm x 740mm x 900mm (LxWxH)
- HEPA filters remove particle size > 0.3μm during cycling.
- Hinged front window panel for easy equipment loading
- Handheld arc melting gun with KF40 feedthrough for alternative manual operation.
- All the feedthroughs are included.
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Arc Melting Power Supply
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- 480VAC, 3p, 50/60Hz, 25kW (400VAC is also available upon request)
- Up to 630 A power output
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| Water Chiller (optional)
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| Utility Requirements |
- 99.99% inert gas
- 5% hydrogen gas balended with inert gas
- Water inlet/outlet, compression tube fittings for Ø12×Ø8 PU tubing.
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| Shipping Weight & Dimensions |
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| Compliance |
- CE certified
- NRTL (UL 6101 ) or CSA Certification is available upon request at additional charges
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| Application Notes & Warnings |
- Regularly perform regeneration to maintain optimum purification efficiency.
- The O2 and moisture sensor is consumable and its expected lifespan is around one year.
- The use of corrosive gasses is prohibited as they will damage the water and oxygen sensors!
- During the arc melting operation, never allow the tungsten tip to touch the material or the copper crucible! Move the glove and hand away from the copper crucible while the sample is hot or the arc melting is in operation! Use tweezers to manipulate the sample only after the sample has been cooled down.
- Never do the arc melt outside of the copper crucible! It may damage the glove box and cause electrical injury to the user.
- The user must wear tinted goggles when operating the equipment
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