In the field of modern casting technology, vacuum pressure casting machines are highly favored for their ability to effectively improve the quality of castings. Among them, creating a vacuum environment is a key working step, which involves a series of sophisticated designs and technological collaborative operations.
The first step in creating a vacuum environment with a vacuum pressure casting machine is the construction of a sealing system. The entire cavity of the casting equipment, including the crucible containing the molten metal, the mold cavity where the mold is located, and the connecting pipes, must ensure a high degree of sealing. High quality sealing materials, such as special rubber sealing rings, are usually used and installed at the joints of various connecting parts and moving components to prevent air from infiltrating during the vacuum pumping process. For example, at the junction of the furnace door and the cavity, a carefully designed sealing groove combined with a sealing ring of appropriate size and material can form a reliable sealing interface after closing the furnace door, laying the foundation for subsequent vacuum extraction operations.
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Next, the vacuum pumping system plays a central role. The vacuum pumping system mainly consists of a vacuum pump, related pipelines, and valves. A vacuum pump is a power source for generating vacuum, and common ones include rotary vane vacuum pumps, Roots vacuum pumps, etc. After the vacuum pump is started, it is connected to the chamber of the casting machine through a pipeline and begins to extract air from the chamber. In the initial stage of air extraction, the air inside the chamber is relatively dense, and the vacuum pump extracts a large amount of air at a high extraction rate. As the air inside the chamber gradually becomes thinner, the working state of the vacuum pump will be adjusted according to the preset vacuum degree requirements to maintain a stable pumping speed and final vacuum degree. For example, a rotary vane vacuum pump uses internally rotating blades to draw in and compress air from the intake port, and then discharge it from the exhaust port, continuously circulating and reducing the air pressure inside the chamber.
The measurement and monitoring of vacuum degree are crucial in the process of vacuuming. The casting machine is equipped with a high-precision vacuum gauge, which measures the vacuum degree inside the chamber in real time and feeds back the data to the control system. The control system precisely regulates the operation of the vacuum pump based on the set vacuum target value. For example, if the measured vacuum degree has not yet reached the predetermined standard, the control system will increase the power of the vacuum pump or extend the pumping time; Once the target vacuum level is reached, the vacuum pump will enter a maintenance working state to ensure the stability of the vacuum environment. Generally speaking, the vacuum degree that a vacuum pressure casting machine can achieve can be as low as tens of pascals or even lower. Such a high vacuum environment can effectively remove gas impurities in the mold cavity, reduce the involvement of gas in the metal liquid during the pouring process, and significantly improve the quality of castings, avoiding the occurrence of defects such as porosity and looseness.
In addition, in order to further optimize the vacuum environment and ensure its reliability, the vacuum pressure casting machine is also equipped with some auxiliary devices and safety protection mechanisms. For example, filters are installed on the exhaust pipeline to prevent dust, impurities, etc. from being sucked into the vacuum pump and affecting its performance and service life; At the same time, it is equipped with a vacuum leak detection device, which can promptly detect whether there is a small leak in the sealing part and issue an alarm for timely repair. Also, check valves are usually installed at the inlet and outlet of vacuum pumps to prevent gas backflow and ensure the normal operation of the vacuum system.
The vacuum pressure casting machine has successfully created a vacuum environment that meets the requirements of the casting process through a comprehensive sealing system, a powerful vacuum pumping system, precise vacuum measurement and monitoring, as well as a series of auxiliary devices and safety protection mechanisms. This vacuum environment provides extremely favorable conditions for the pouring and forming of molten metal in the mold cavity, resulting in significant improvements in density, mechanical properties, and surface quality of the cast products. It effectively promotes the development of the casting industry towards higher quality and precision, and plays an indispensable role in many fields such as aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and jewelry.
Post time: Nov-22-2024
