VECTOR-FLO™ Standard Lost Foam Compaction System

Horizontal and/or vertical vibration forces to compact dry, unbonded sand by varying energy inputs.
Greater system flexibility because vibration amplitude is programmable from near zero to the maximum of the system’s capacity in vertical and/or horizontal direction.
Vertical and horizontal motions can be phased with respect to each other through electronic feedback that controls timing of eccentric weights.
“On-the-fly” changes in vibration direction, amplitude and relative phasing during compaction cycles.
Greater flexibility in program recipes due to capability of rapidly changing flask vibration forces at all levels including instantaneous “vibration on” to “vibration off”.
Shorter compaction cycles due to directed energy effectiveness.
Reduced downtime because design incorporates fewer mechanical parts, easier replacement of drive parts, electrical control vs. mechanical linkages and longer fatigue life of components.
Consistent vibration amplitude, direction and phase in all parts of the flask is enhanced by symmetrically designed features of the compaction unit.
Components manufactured from a heavy fabricated steel and machined for proper system integration.
Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques utilized in designing for prolonged component life and predictable system performance.

Vibration frequency, amplitudes, and direction are all adjustable.
All vibration parameters can be adjusted “on the fly” during a compaction cycle.
Vibration pararmeters can be changed very quickly (less than 0.3 seconds)
This “quick change” ability eliminates prolonged “ramp-down”
System mass is symmetric about the flask centerline-process parameters are uniform across the flask
Sand can be made to flow in multiple directions to preferentially fill pattern cavities
A “comprehensive” method of flask clamping pre-loads the flask and frame, and creates a stiffer dynamic system
An automatic leveling system maintains flask height and isolates vibration energy from the base
Foundry-duty vibration motors require less maintenance and improve system serviceability
The four motor system produces significantly less noise than mechanically timed systems.
The four motor system permits higher speeds without expensive and sensitive circulating oil lubrication systems.
All these technologies work together in a uniform, complimentary design to promote operational synergy and to improve the process capabilities and repeatability of the Lost Foam process