Comparison Gravity Casting vs. Low-Pressure Casting
Gravity Casting | Low-Pressure Casting | Savings | |
Casting weight (gross) | 21,3 kg | 12,2 kg | 9,1 kg |
Scrap rate | 12 % | 4 % | 8 % |
Casting cycle | 7 parts / h | 8 parts / h | 17 % |
Cleaning requirements | 120 s / part | 20 s / part | 83 % |
Melting costs (gross) | 10,65 € / part | 6,10 € / part | 27 % |
In direct process comparison of a compressor housing cast in gravity casting and low-pressure casting, significant advantages of the Kurtz low pressure technology become obvious. Benefit from our experience - we will be happy to discuss your project!
Advantages of Kurtz low-pressure technology:
- Extremely reduced cycle material
- Considerably lower costs for cleaning, rework,
and re-melting of returns - Increase in output (more reproducible process,
more independent of external influences) - Enormous flexibility in casting and feeding of parts