Dual Station Core Machines

Dual Station Core Machines for Foundry Applications
ATD Engineering manufactures dual station core machines that support flexible foundry core production. Each machine can operate with either station running independently or both stations running together. Operators can produce different cores at each station and use different sand/resin percentages to meet process requirements. Available configurations support Hot Box, Hot Shell, and Cold Box processes. For heated processes, a PLC-based PID control loop regulates core box heating to support a more consistent heating process.

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ATD Dual Station Core Machines

pRODUCT oVERVIEW

ATD’s two station core machine is available for Hot Box, Hot Shell, and Cold Box processes. It can run as a single station or dual station core shooter, and its configuration allows foundries to accommodate different core designs and material requirements within a single machine setup.

Types of Dual Station Core Machines

Hot Box Dual Station Core Machines:
Heated core box systems that cure resin-bonded sand to form cores.

Cold Box Dual Station Core Machines:
Core-making systems that cure chemically bonded sand through a gas-assisted reaction.

Hot Shell Dual Station Core Machines:
Heated tooling systems that form shell cores from resin-coated sand.

    Key Features

Single or Dual Operation: Either station can run independently, or both stations can run together.
Different Cores Across Stations: Each station can run a different core, supporting production involving more than one core design.
PLC-Based PID Temperature Control: The control system regulates core box heating to support a more consistent heating process in applicable heated operations.
Different Sand and Resin Percentages: Each station can be fed different sand and resin percentages to accommodate the requirements of separate core applications.

DUAL STATION
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The ATD Dual Station can run as an individual or dual, as well as having different cores run on either station. The Heat control on the ATD Dual Station machines is controlled via a PID loop in our PLC, giving the end user a more consistent corebox heating process. Compare to a Harrison® Dual Station.
Our machines also can be fed with different sand/resin percentages in each station. The ATD Dual Station Core Machine is available in Hot Box, Hot Shell, or Cold Box Processes.

Which Dual Station Core Machine Is Right for You?

For Foundries Producing Two Different Core Designs:

A dual station machine may suit production setups that require different cores on the same machine, provided both applications are compatible with the selected configuration.

For Foundries Using Different Sand/Resin Mixtures:

ATD’s system accommodates different sand and resin percentages at each station, making it worth considering when two core applications require different mixture proportions.

For Foundries Using Gas-Cured Core Processes:

Consider the Cold Box process when the core application uses a compatible gas-cured binder system.

For Foundries Producing Cores With Different Process Requirements:

Evaluate whether the required cores, materials, and process conditions can be accommodated by the available machine configuration before selecting a system.

For Foundries Making Heat-Cured Cores:

Consider the Hot Box or Hot Shell process based on the required core type, binder system, and tooling.

Engine Component Production:

Supporting core-making requirements for cast engine components with internal features defined by sand cores.

ATD Engineering & Machine’s dual station core machines can be considered for foundry programs that require multiple sand core designs for metal casting.

Applications

Multiple Part Number Production:

Accommodating different core designs for casting orders involving several component variants, subject to tooling compatibility.

Complex Casting Programs:

Supporting core production for castings with internal geometries that require separately formed sand cores.

Pump and Valve Casting:

Producing cores for cast components with internal cavities and flow paths, depending on the casting design.

LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

INSTALLATION
Factory-trained technicians assist with equipment installation, setup, and commissioning to prepare the machine for production.

MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance helps identify wear, address potential issues, and maintain equipment in serviceable condition.

SPARE PARTS
OEM replacement parts and technical assistance support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliable operation throughout its service life.

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        Note: Installation, maintenance, and support services are
        available at additional cost and can be included as separate
        line items in your quotation, if requested.
    

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A dual station core machine has two core-making stations on a shared control platform, allowing foundries to produce different cores based on the machine configuration.
ATD offers dual station core machines for Hot Box, Hot Shell, and Cold Box core-making processes.
Yes. ATD’s dual station core machine can accommodate different cores at each station, subject to tooling and process requirements.
Yes. ATD states that its dual station core machines can use different sand and resin percentages at each station.
ATD uses a programmable logic controller (PLC) with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop to regulate core box heating for a more consistent heating process.
Consider the core design, tooling requirements, sand and binder system, selected core-making process, and expected production needs.
Contact ATD Engineering & Machine with your core designs, process requirements, tooling details, and production needs to discuss a suitable machine configuration.