| Output | up to 10 t/month (120 t/year) |
|---|---|
| Process | lost foam casting (LFC) |
| Metals | iron, steel, non-ferrous alloys |
| Melting | resistance furnace; induction furnace optional |
| Molding | monoblock flask unit, expanded polystyrene patterns |
| Pattern shop | MT-400 semi-automatic machine, CNC foam milling and hot-wire cutting machines |
| Pattern coating | dissolver for preparing and applying refractory coating |
| Quality control | VZ-246 flow cup viscometer (three versions) |
| Floor area | 200-300 m2 |
| Lead time | 2-3 months |
What this configuration gives you
The whole cycle in one system. The package covers everything from bead expansion and foam pattern making to pouring the metal and finishing the castings, with no intermediate subcontractors.
Two foam machines. The CNC milling machine produces complex, accurate shapes; the hot-wire machine cuts large blocks quickly. Together they widen the range of parts you can make without expensive tooling.
Reliable pattern coating. The dissolver applies the refractory coating evenly - the key condition for consistent casting quality.
A compact footprint. All equipment fits into 200-300 m2, so the plant can go into rented premises with no capital construction.
Low tooling cost. Lost foam casting itself removes the need for complex split dies, and the two furnace types let you manage energy use flexibly.
Who it suits
- Newcomers entering the casting business on a minimal start-up budget.
- Existing shops that need their own small lost foam cell for short runs.
- Companies planning to grow step by step to 20-30 tonnes a month.
What is included
- Monoblock flask unit with one flask
- Resistance furnace
- MT-400 semi-automatic foam pattern machine
- Bead blowing unit
- Drying cabinet
- Dissolver for refractory coating
- Foam milling machine
- Hot-wire foam cutting machine
- VZ-246 flow cup viscometer (three versions)
- Foundry hand tools
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
How the plant works
- Make foam patterns on the semi-automatic machine or the CNC machines
- Apply the refractory coating and dry the patterns
- Set the pattern in the flask, fill with dry sand and pour the melt
- Shake out, clean and, where required, machine and paint the parts
What the delivery includes
- Process training: from raw material preparation and molding through to finishing, in theory and in practice.
- Machine training: settings, operating modes and maintenance of the CNC and auxiliary equipment.
- Staff training for process engineers, CNC operators, quality inspectors and foundry workers.
- 12-month equipment warranty, including free repair of any faults.
- Process support at start-up: inspection of every unit and set-up of the production flow.
- Ramp-up to the rated output, with checks on casting and machining quality.
- Handover to full autonomy: process instructions and contacts of vetted material suppliers.
- Supervised installation: assembly, commissioning and a test run on your site.
- Ongoing technical support after production starts.
Delivery is quoted separately depending on the destination.
Frequently asked questions
How does the base package differ from the $130,000 plant at the same 10 t/month?
By its content. The base package has 11 items and melts in a resistance furnace. The $130,000 configuration adds an 80 kg induction furnace, a casting ladle, a tumbling barrel and a filter unit, which is what makes two to three heats a day and a shorter cycle possible.
Can the plant be built up to 20 or 30 tonnes a month?
Yes. You add pattern machines, a larger induction furnace and more flasks; the cleaning area is extended with a shot blasting machine and a heat treatment furnace.
What premises does the base package need?
200-300 m2, enough for the white shop (foam patterns) and the black shop (molding, melting, pouring and cleaning).
Request a quote
Send us a drawing or a photo of the part. We will work out the process, the plant configuration and the price.