LPF Fast Cycle Machine

The next generation LPF Fast Cycle Machine (MCM.V.280) has been developed by the CMT Group and is the result of detailed studies carried out in conjunction with various component manufacturers. This new series of metal composite machines is available in a wide range of sizes from small laboratory machines for research and development purposes to large scale plant for mass production.

The design of the MCM.V.280 is based upon a 280 tonne vertical clamping machine, which has been appropriately modified for the economical casting of MMC components by using the CMT Group’s innovative melt injection system. The machine operates on a vacuum-pressure cycle and consists essentially of a split die located vertically above a furnace pressure vessel containing molten metal, and connected via a riser tube. In operation the system can experience pressure excursions in the range of 1 mbar to 22 bar, with a minimum casting cycle time of approximately 2 minutes, plus between 1 to 10 minutes for cooling depending upon component size. Obviously, productivity can be considerably increased by the use of multi-cavity shuttled dies.

If required, the MCM Series 2 machine can be linked to various optional automation equipment, such as die sprayers, dosing furnaces and robotic arms for preform loading and casting removal, which provide fully automated production for optimum efficiency.

MCM Series 2 machine