Hello From Austin Texas

Yes, CMC in Sequin uses EAF-again impressive in size.

Im still working on it. Hoping to put some more research into it this weekend

Sal

 

Thanks Kelley, I ma not opposed top foreign at all. I will look into this over the weekend.

Thanks
Sal

 

I am getting a price on the following.........A 25 KW, 10k HZ Inductotherm power supply. Once I determine whether or not it is viable. I will get a price on a small matching furnace. As for Jack Rice at Texaloy. I did the complete appraisal of the foundry for him about 5 years ago. I would call up the foundry and say I am interested in their surplus equipment. Be creative.

 

Pillar AB4664-1011/MK6 Induction Melting Furnace, 10 Kw, 10,000 Hz, with Transformer

 

Eugene that looks fun.

Can I melt Iron and or Steel?

Thanks
Sal
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512-619-6696

 

Sal, I was told yes and I wouldn't doubt that for a second BUT, I will figure it out! Pillar phone number (800) 558-7733

We have the information as follows off the plate.

Model AB4664-1011/MK6
Serial S.O.36786 ZV

The question isn't about the power supply, it is about the furnace.

 

Kelly, I will get those answers. I would think the transformer is a step up. The plate says input 230v. Pillar is a world class mfg. For many years they made the small Induction melt systems for Inductotherm. I went to their website and they only give an overview of their equipment. I would call them up (800) 558-7733 give them the mdl and s/n and let them tell me what info they have on the scope when originally sold.
I would also get a quote on new.......send an email requesting a quote

 

There isn't any problem melting iron or steel with this power supply. The frequency is the maximum and not the minimum. The differences would be in the crucible type. Different crucibles for higher temperature for iron and steel.

 

I can't think why but my gut suggests two coils running off two supplies may have issues. I know the frequency range isn't massively high but I would expect the two coils to interact. I haven't had enough tea to get my physics head on.

 

Not easily. Numerous types of three-phase converters are available. One of these, a static converter, takes advantage of the fact that while a three-phase motor cannot start on single-phase power, it can stay running on single-phase power once it is started. A static converter does this with the help of capacitors (devices that can store charge), which lets the static converter stand in for one of the phases, albeit in an inefficient way that is assured of decreasing the motor's effective life span. A rotary phase converter, on the other hand, acts as a sort of combination of a substitute three-phase motor and an independent generator. This device includes an idler motor, which, once it is set in motion, does not turn any moving parts in the parent machines but instead generates power so that the entire set-up can mimic a three-phase power system reasonably well. Finally, a variable frequency drive (VFD) makes use of components called inverters, which can be used to create alternating current at almost any desired frequency and replicate most of the conditions inside a standard three-phase motor.

Video of a single to 3 phase conversion I found on youtube

 

I know it's time consuming, but used is a cheaper solution. Getting to it before resellers requires going through auction item details.