Automated Solutions for Shell-making
The advent of automation in manufacturing processes has drastically transformed industries worldwide. Shell-making, a critical component of investment casting, is no exception. Automated shell-making solutions take processes to the next level, enhancing precision, reducing human error, and streamlining production. Along with this, the demand for high-quality shells with ever larger, complex geometries for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy has driven the need for automation to meet stringent standards and tight deadlines.
Key technologies in automated shell-making
- IC-Series Robot Systems Robots equipped with precision tooling systems are employed to handle complex shell-building tasks. This equipment ensures consistency and accuracy, even for the most intricate designs.
- Integrated Sensors Advanced sensors enhance automated systems by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and adaptive control for optimal performance.
- Process Management Software to monitor critical parameters in real-time, ensuring consistent shell quality, shape, and structural integrity with minimal defects. Allowing data-driven decisions by collecting and analysing data, the software enables manufacturers to identify inefficiencies, optimise processes, and implement improvements. Alongside improved traceability to keep a record of every stage in the shell-making process, making it easier to trace issues and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collision Avoidance Detections System for the safe handling of shells during the shell-making process, minimising breakage, and impacting overall productivity.
Our customers have confidence in achieving a high-quality shell. This is because we can manufacture equipment to bespoke dimensions to suit their production requirements and individual floorplans. Our product range includes IC-series robots, rapid drying systems, slurry preparation systems, dust collection systems, environmental control systems, slurry pumping systems, integrated shell management systems, and more.
– More than 400 shellroom systems are installed across the world
– Team of 100+ engineers, fitters & technicians
– Global service & support team
Why Choose VA Technology?
Our systems have enabled our customers to increase throughput, reduce shell defects, reduce waste materials, and improve shell reproducibility. This is why many of our customers have now transitioned from manual to automated shellroom systems for investment casting processes. Our engineers and field service technicians have supported these customers throughout the journey with project management support and bespoke training programs.
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Our expertise spans industries such as Aerospace, Medical Devices, Automotive, Turbocharger, and Commercial Castings, among many others.