Vacuum Melt Spinning Integrated Furnace for Ribbon and Wire

Product Overview

This vacuum melt spinning integrated furnace merges induction melting, ribbon casting, and wire drawing in a single vacuum enclosure, offering researchers a complete platform for rapid solidification of metastable materials. Designed specifically for synthesizing amorphous, nanocrystalline, and bulk metallic glass alloys, the system enables precise control over quenching rates and atmospheric purity—critical for reproducible material properties.

Frequently employed in advanced magnetics research, the unit facilitates the production of thin ribbons for low-loss transformer cores, flakes for high-performance permanent magnets, and fine wires for magnetic sensors. Beyond magnetics, it supports development of high-entropy alloys, shape memory materials, and catalytic bulk metallic glasses. Its versatility makes it an indispensable tool in both academic laboratories and industrial R&D centers.

Engineered with a fully stainless steel body and equipped with comprehensive safety interlocks, this furnace is built for continuous operation. The modular design simplifies maintenance and allows future upgrades, while the reliable IGBT power supply and high-precision vacuum system ensure that process parameters remain stable over thousands of cycles, giving researchers the confidence to push the boundaries of materials science.

Key Features

• Integrated Melt Spinning Functions: This system streamlines the entire process from alloy melting to thin ribbon or wire fabrication, all within one vacuum chamber. The ribbon spinning roller (Φ300×100 mm) handles charges up to 500 g, producing foils 20–100 µm thick, while the wire spinning roller (Φ200×10 mm) processes 50–150 g into continuous wires as fine as 60 µm. Quick-change tooling enables rapid transition between modes.
• All Stainless Steel Construction: The vacuum chamber, door, and frame are manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel, providing exceptional corrosion resistance and enabling straightforward cleaning. This ensures no rust or contamination, even when processing reactive alloys or after repeated harsh solvent cleaning.
• Ultra-High-Temperature Capability with IGBT Power: A high-frequency IGBT induction heater delivers clean, controllable power, allowing melt temperatures surpassing 1700°C. The precise energy control facilitates melting of refractory metals and complex alloys without overheating, thereby preserving material composition.
• Selectable Vacuum Performance: The two-stage vacuum system, consisting of a rotary vane pump and either a diffusion or turbomolecular pump (based on configuration), offers a choice of base pressures: 10 Pa, 5×10⁻³ Pa, or 6.7×10⁻⁴ Pa. This flexibility lets users balance cost and purification needs, from inert gas partial pressure to high-vacuum outgassing.
• Intuitive Touchscreen Automation: The PLC-based control panel with a 7-inch color touchscreen displays real-time temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed. Password-protected access levels (operator, engineer, administrator) secure critical parameters and facilitate compliance with data integrity requirements in regulated R&D settings.
• Ergonomic Side-Opening Chamber: Unlike top-loading designs, the side-hinged door offers full, unimpeded access to both the crucible and the spinning rollers, simplifying loading of irregularly shaped feedstock and routine cleaning. This design reduces physical strain and speeds up turnaround.
• Large Observation Window for Process Monitoring: A robust viewport, positioned for an optimum angle, allows continuous visual monitoring of the melt pool surface and ejection stream. This real-time feedback is invaluable for assessing melt viscosity, jet stability, and optimal quenching distance.
• Extreme Quenching Rates: The water-cooled copper rollers spin at high circumferential speeds, generating cooling rates on the order of 10⁵–10⁶ K/s. This rapid solidification is essential for freezing the amorphous structure and achieving the desired physical properties in melt-spun products.
• Comprehensive Safety System: Integrated hardware trips for vacuum loss, overtemperature, cooling water failure, and door interlock guarantee safe operation. The PLC software further enforces a startup sequence that cannot be bypassed, protecting both personnel and the equipment.
• Versatile Crucible Configurations: A range of crucible materials (alumina, magnesia, zirconia, graphite) and sizes accommodate diverse alloy types—from reactive titanium to noble metal-based glasses—ensuring compatibility with your entire research portfolio.

Applications

Technical Specifications

Additional customizations, including different roller diameters, specialized crucible materials, and advanced vacuum capabilities, are available upon request.

Why Choose This Product

• Decades of Domain Expertise: We bring a deep understanding of rapid solidification technology, evolving our designs based on feedback from leading materials science institutes. This furnace embodies robust vacuum engineering, precision motion control, and reliable electrical systems that deliver consistent amorphous yield run after run.
• Custom-Engineered Solutions: Off-the-shelf rarely fits cutting-edge research. We work alongside your team to modify roller dimensions, add gas quenching nozzles, integrate a sample transfer interlock, or adapt the control software to match your experimental matrix—turning a standard platform into a unique instrument.
• Operational Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Designed to meet international safety standards, the system features redundant safety interlocks for vacuum, power, and cooling. The touchscreen’s permission-based access prevents unintended process changes, an essential feature for multi-user labs and ISO-certified facilities.
• Built for a Lifetime of Service: From the stainless steel chamber to the heavy-duty vacuum pumps and solid-state electronics, every component is chosen for durability. Customers report over a decade of reliable operation with minimal downtime, a testament to our manufacturing quality.
• Global Support and Peace of Mind: Our service doesn’t end at shipment. We offer installation, on-site training, application support, and a comprehensive warranty. A worldwide network of service engineers ensures that help is never far away, keeping your research on track.

Contact us now to discuss your specific requirements, and let us provide a competitive quotation for a personalized vacuum melt spinning solution.