1. Overview of Equipment and Application Fields

The modular vacuum melting furnace (customizable model) is a highly adaptable melting equipment specifically designed to meet diverse experimental environments and small-batch production needs. Its core innovation lies in the modular structure layout, physically separating the high-temperature melting chamber (furnace body) from the electrical control system and vacuum acquisition system (pump assembly). This design not only effectively reduces thermal radiation and noise on the operating surface, enhancing laboratory comfort and safety, but also allows flexible arrangement of components according to site constraints. It is particularly suitable for spaces with limited area or environments requiring extremely high standards.

This device transcends conventional mold limitations, enabling users to customize solutions based on specific metal types, sample capacity, process requirements, and budget constraints. Its core technology employs induction heating under high vacuum conditions to melt metals, with optional modules including physical stirring, electromagnetic stirring, and vacuum secondary feeding. Designed to deliver precise alloy preparation solutions, it effectively addresses traditional smelting issues such as oxidation inclusions, compositional segregation, and porous structures.

Whether for precious metal experiments weighing a few grams or industrial alloy prototyping requiring several kilograms, this equipment can be customized to meet specific needs. Through high-vacuum melting processes that effectively remove gaseous impurities from the molten material, combined with optional stirring technologies, it ensures uniform distribution of alloy elements, resulting in products with exceptional density and superior mechanical properties. The system features an advanced PLC control system for intuitive operation, along with comprehensive safety protection mechanisms to guarantee stable performance under various complex manufacturing conditions.

Widespread application areas:

· Research institutes and university laboratories: R&D of novel alloy formulations, research on trace precious materials, and validation of special processes (e.g., rapid solidification, directional crystallization), particularly suitable for space-constrained laboratories.

· Jewelry and Accessories Industry: Precision smelting and recycling of K gold, platinum, and silver jewelry, with customizable molds for diverse designs to accelerate new product development.

· New energy and semiconductor: the preparation of battery electrode materials, hydrogen storage alloys, high purity target alloy, the requirements of purity and uniformity are extremely high.

· Aerospace and military industry: prototype manufacturing and performance testing of high temperature alloys, titanium alloys, and lightweight aluminum alloys.

· Nonferrous metal smelting: homogenization smelting and pilot production of complex composition alloys such as copper alloy and nickel-based alloy.

· Quality testing institution: Prepare standard samples for chemical composition analysis and mechanical property testing.

2. Highlights of Core Customization Features

Unique split-type structural design

o Flexible layout: The compact and lightweight furnace body can be placed in a fume hood or specific workbench; the control cabinet and vacuum pump unit can be positioned in a heat-shielded area, saving valuable laboratory surface space.

o Environmental optimization: Effectively isolates high-temperature radiation and pump noise, improves the working environment for operators, and reduces thermal interference with surrounding precision instruments.

o Maintenance convenience: Each module operates independently, allowing for electrical system repairs or vacuum pump replacements without affecting the furnace, ensuring efficient and hassle-free maintenance.

o Customized connections: Tailor cable lengths and vacuum tubing to match your lab layout, accommodating even the most complex setups.

Full capacity and customized specifications

o Flexible capacity customization: Supports a wide range of capacity options from a few grams to dozens of kilograms, meeting the needs of experiments and production at various scales.

o Customized furnace structure: The furnace can be designed in vertical, horizontal, or inclined configurations to suit site constraints or operational requirements.

o Power matching: The system precisely adjusts the inductive heating power based on the melting point and capacity of the molten metal, ensuring optimal heating rate and energy efficiency.

Modular features optional

o Mixing system options:

§ Mechanical stirring: Ideal for high-viscosity alloys or applications requiring thorough mixing, effectively preventing gravity-induced segregation.

§ Electromagnetic stirring: A non-contact stirring method, ideal for high-purity applications to prevent contamination from stirring rods.

§ No-stir mode: Suitable for simple metal or specific static solidification processes.

o Additive system options:

§ Vacuum secondary feeding hopper: designed for adding oxygen-sensitive elements to ensure complete oxygen-free operation.

§ Continuous feeding device: Suitable for specific continuous production processes.

o Cast method:

§ Single-mode, dual-mode, or multi-mode casting: Supports independent or synchronized casting for improved efficiency.

§ Customized molds: including water-cooled copper molds, graphite molds, ceramic molds, etc., with shapes and sizes designed to meet specific requirements.

high vacuum environment guarantee

o Custom vacuum systems: Customizable with vacuum pump configurations (e.g., mechanical, Roots, diffusion, or molecular pump combinations) to meet specific vacuum requirements, achieving ultimate vacuum levels up to 10⁻³ Pa or beyond.

o Pure smelting: The high-vacuum environment effectively removes hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, preventing oxidation and enhancing the density and compactness of the final product.

Intelligent PLC Control and Man-machine Interaction

o Customizable interface: The PLC control system allows users to tailor the operation interface and process logic according to their workflow preferences.

o Precision parameter control: Real-time monitoring and adjustment of key parameters such as temperature, vacuum level, stirring speed, and pouring angle.

o Data recording and traceability: Automatically records smelting curves, supports data export, and facilitates process optimization and quality traceability.

multiple security protection system

o Comprehensive protection: Featuring standard safety features including hydraulic pressure monitoring, overheat protection, overcurrent protection, vacuum interlock, access control, and emergency stop buttons, ensuring worry-free operation.

o Customized safety policies: Additional inert gas protection or explosion-proof measures can be customized for special metals (such as reactive metals).

3. Technical Parameters and Specifications

4. Detailed Explanation of Typical Application Scenarios

Space-constrained laboratory:

o Operation in fume hood: The compact furnace body is directly placed into the fume hood for melting, with toxic fumes being discharged directly. The large vacuum pump and control cabinet are positioned in the corridor or adjacent room to maximize the utilization of the limited laboratory workbench.

o Application in cleanroom: The vibration and oil-contaminated pump assembly is isolated outside the cleanroom, with only the clean furnace section introduced into the cleanroom, meeting the stringent environmental requirements for semiconductor material fabrication.

Scientific Research Experiments and New Material Development:

o Research on Micro Precious Materials: Customized Small Capacity Furnace Bodies (e.g., 50g) specifically designed for smelting precious and rare metals such as gold and platinum, reducing raw material waste.

o Complex process validation: Customized high-end configuration with "electromagnetic stirring + secondary feeding" for the development of novel high-strength aluminum alloys containing rare earth, magnesium, and other reactive elements, ensuring precise and controllable composition.

Jewelry Design and Production

o Multi-pattern rapid prototyping: Our custom 'dual copper mold' system enables simultaneous casting of ring and pendant prototypes in a single smelting process, dramatically shortening time-to-market for new products.

o Specialized recycling and purification line: Custom-designed large-capacity furnace with high-vacuum diffusion pump system, specifically for processing old jewelry recycling and smelting to produce high-purity, pore-free gold and silver ingots.

New Energy and High-end Manufacturing:

o Special target fabrication: Custom ultra-high vacuum (molecular pump system) and non-stirred mode are employed to produce ultra-high purity copper and silver target master alloys, meeting the stringent requirements for semiconductor coating.

o The system of physical stirring and water-cooled copper mold is customized to prepare the high temperature alloy samples with fine grains quickly and verify the material properties.

5. Why choose a split-type customizable high-vacuum induction melting furnace?

The modular vacuum melting furnace (customizable model) combines exceptional spatial flexibility with highly targeted functional configurations. Its modular design effectively addresses laboratory space constraints, thermal radiation interference, and noise issues, ensuring safer and more comfortable melting operations. Unlike conventional products that merely accommodate standard processes, this equipment is fully tailored to meet your unique requirements. Whether you need to melt microgram-level rare metals or kilogram-scale industrial alloys, whether you require simple melting or complex stirring and feeding processes, we provide perfect customized solutions. Through a high-vacuum environment and optional advanced functional modules, every melting process ensures high-density, oxidation-free, and uniformly composed premium products. PLC intelligent control and multiple safety protections guarantee stable and reliable operation for this flexible platform. Choosing the modular customizable model means selecting your dedicated, efficient, professional, safe, and environmentally friendly melting partner – helping you stay ahead in material research and product innovation to achieve excellence.