Industrial Vacuum Melting Furnace by Lakshmi Vacuum
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Advanced Vacuum Melting Furnaces

Lakshmi Vacuum Technologies manufactures high-purity vacuum melting furnaces engineered for the processing of reactive and refractory alloys. Our systems are available in two primary configurations: Vacuum Induction Melting (VIMF) and Vacuum Arc Melting (VAMF), catering to the stringent demands of the aerospace, medical, and advanced metallurgical industries.

By performing the melting process under a high vacuum or inert gas atmosphere, our furnaces prevent oxidation and contamination, ensuring exceptional material purity and mechanical properties. These systems are indispensable for melting superalloys, titanium, zirconium, and other advanced materials.

Equipped with advanced PLC/SCADA control systems, our furnaces offer precise control over temperature, melting rates, and vacuum stability, delivering repeatable, high-integrity ingots or castings for mission-critical applications.

Vacuum Melting Furnace Interior

1. Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace (VIMF)

Definition

High-purity melting using electromagnetic induction under vacuum.

Working Principle

Metal charge in crucible heated by induction coil; vacuum removes gases and prevents contamination.

# Parameter Technical Details
1Melting Capacity1 kg – 500 kg
2Crucible MaterialGraphite / Alumina / Zirconia
3Induction Frequency1–10 kHz (adjustable)
4Vacuum Level1 × 10⁻⁴ mbar
5Max TemperatureUp to 1700°C
6Cooling SystemWater-cooled induction coil and chamber walls
7Alloy CapabilityFerrous / Non-ferrous / Reactive metals
8Degassing FeatureOptional inert gas purging
9Control SystemPLC, IPC with SCADA

2. Vacuum Arc Melting Furnace (VAMF)

Definition

For reactive or refractory metal processing using electric arc under vacuum.

Working Principle

Under high vacuum or inert gas, an arc melts high-melting-point metals for button or ingot formation.

# Parameter Technical Details
1Melting Capacity100 g – 2 kg
2Electrode Diameter10 – 100 mm
3Crucible MaterialGraphite / Alumina / Zirconia
4AtmosphereArgon / High Vacuum
5Vacuum Level1 × 10⁻⁶ mbar
6Max TemperatureUp to 3500°C
7Cooling SystemWater-cooled copper hearth
8Arc IgnitionManual / Automatic Arc Starter
9Power SupplyDC power supply
10ApplicationsTitanium, Zirconium, Tantalum alloys
11No. of ButtonsSingle or Multi-button capability
12Control SystemPLC, IPC with SCADA
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Our engineers can customize melting capacity, crucible types, and vacuum levels to your exact alloy requirements.

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