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Casting Machines - Product Highlights, March 2003

Centrifugal Casting Machines FDJ On Time offers the Cast Master II Centrifugal Casting Machine. With its strong spring and durable construction, it can handle a flask up to 3-1/2 x 5. It comes with balance weights, a crucible, two flasks with sprue bases, two flask cradles, and tongs. Call (800) 323-6091, e-mail info@fdjtool.com, or visit www.fdjtool.com/casting.html. Neycraft has a centrifugal casting machine that can accommodate standard size investment flasks up to 4 X 4. It features a heavy-duty drive shaft, bearing, power spring, insta-balance mechanism, rotating shell, and a wind-lock mechanism. Included are a silica crucible, universal flask tongs, 2 and 3 stainless steel flasks, and flexible sprue bases. For more information, call (800) 487-0408 or visit www.casker.com.

J-zP Autocast Neutec/USA® has engineered a casting machine with an autocast feature. When metal reaches casting temperature, the machine automatically initiates the pour and signals when the flask is ready for removal. It can be set up and running in about 15 minutes and can manage large or unusual pieces. Call (505) 839-3550, fax (505) 839-3525, email neutecusa@neutec.com, or visit www.neutec.com. Vacuum Machine Pro-Craft® Pro-Cast Vacuum Machine pulls molten metal into very small crevices and removes bubbles from investment mixtures. Investing is performed on a 10-1/2" X 10-1/2" platform that can be vibrated. Perforated flasks up to 5" X 7" can be accommodated, and solid-wall flasks can be cast by vacuum-assist. To order, call (800) 545-6540, fax (888) 722-4172, or visit www.ijsinc.com.   Product Highlights is compiled by Eric van Osten, Assistant Editor. Submissions can be sent directly to us c/o Lapidary Journal, 300 Chesterfield Parkway, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355, by faxing (610) 232-5756, or by e-mailing Eric VanOsten.

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