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Automatic Pouring Controls

The key to successful automatic pouring is using the best control system for your application. Inductotherm offers a variety of computerized control systems ranging from joy-stick based operator-run control to the industry’s most advanced and reliable vision-based system
bullet VISIPOUR ® Control

Visipour vision-based automatic pouring systems represent the most advanced, accurate and rugged technology for making pouring truly automatic. Visipour uses vision technology linked to a computer to accurately position the pouring nozzle and fill the mold.

The high contrast of metal to mold provides excellent control even in smoky environments as with some non-ferrous metals. It responds to the actual conditions present as each mold is filled, adapting to changes in the pouring nozzle. This makes it ideal for pouring treated ductile iron and non-ferrous metals.

Visipour’s patented self-adjusting, closed-loop control system with its servo motor-operated stopper rod delivers throughput to match the production rate of the newest generation of high-speed flask and flaskless molding machines either indexing or continuously moving. Its precisely controlled pour also improves casting quality.

Visipour’s LX Linux-based operating system provides an easy to use graphical interface and real-time multi-tasking. This allows multiple screens to be displayed, along with a live video image of the pour.

bullet Teach Control

Teach Control allows an operator to “teach” the system how to pour. The operator pours the initial mold and the system accurately repeats the pour pattern for any number of subsequent molds.

 
bullet Joystick Control

Operator-actuated joysticks to control positioning and pouring are standard for systems with pneumatic stopper rod pouring units. It is a good system to select when the presence of an operator is necessary or desirable and the precision of computerized vision control is not required. An optional upgrade includes a video camera and a monitor which allows the operator to monitor each pour from a remote location.

 

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