The system is further enhanced by a weigh-out system and cooling system including air/water cooler as well as the Prodapt^® Advanced melting processor; it calculates the energy requirements based on the furnace contents and automatically controls the energy supply for melting and holding operations. Eickhoff will put this configuration to use for melting various iron and steel alloys (GJL, GJS, cast steel, ADI, wear-resistant cast iron Ni-HARD, GX and austenitic cast iron Ni-Resist).
The challenge was to accommodate a larger furnace with higher output within a very limited installation space. "We managed to do this by means of a compact design of all units and consistent use of water cooling; this also applies to the converter transformer," the expert goes on to say.
The customer was clearly convinced by ABP’s project work. The meticulous safety concept, including an automatic test bath grounding and a new concept for earth fault monitoring on crucible furnaces, was another decisive factor. The ABP experts also incorporated the capability for efficient waste heat utilisation. "On top of this is our open concept for new digitalisation solutions for the foundry industry – an enormous potential for the future".
A key reason for the customer’s decision was also the realisation of the fastest possible delivery time. "We are very well positioned in this respect: The contract was awarded at the end of November 2019. Engineering took place in December. Assembly was planned for right after Easter, so that the system can now be commissioned," explains Lutz Walther.
_{(Source: ABP Induction Systems GmbH)}