Irrespective of foundry size, geography and market, they remain factors that all foundries can relate to and continuously try to optimize.
With the global introduction of the DISAMATIC C3, DISA now offers a compact vertical moulding machine with the power and precision to increase competitive edge for foundries seeking to produce higher quality of casting at lower costs per kg.
The DISAMATIC C3 is a vertical, greensand moulding system for production of a wide range of grey, ductile and other metal castings in multiple sizes and both cored and un-cored. It has been specifically designed as a means to reinforce and consolidate the competitive edge of today’s small and midsized foundries, and, thus, DISA has chosen to meet the following key critical pains and challenges in particular:
- Lack of labour
Even for foundries situated in so-called growth areas, sufficient labour is a scarce resource, and it can prove consequential not just for the areas in question, but also for the world market for industrial goods in general
- Lack of resources to invest
Where the investment scenario for larger foundries is a question of continuous innovation, the lack of monetary funding can be a question of mere survival for many small and midsized foundries.
- Lack of consistency in casting quality
Due to the existing jolt squeeze or manual process used in many small and midsized foundries, the casting quality tend to be inconsistent and the mismatch to be high.
Being renowned for its world-class engineering, DISA has always sought to optimize both efficiency and productivity in its moulding technology and moulding lines, and it is no secret that DISA is traditionally known for making solutions available to foundries requiring both very high capacity and very high speed. The introduction of the DISAMATIC C3 changes that.
Although DISA’s very intensive trend spotting has shown that high efficiency and productivity remain paramount for the foundry business in general, DISA was faced with some specific needs and requirements of small and midsized foundries. In consequence, DISA made a fundamental shift in its way of thinking and entered into new territory in order to innovate and launch a product specifically targeted and designed for this market segment.
The result is the DISAMATIC C3 – also known as ‘The DISAMATIC® for everyone”
Now, every foundry can be a DISA foundry
The DISAMATIC C3 has proved a turning point for a number of small floor moulding foundries in China and India, where it was first launched and sold, as the affordable and accessible vertical moulding machine has allowed them to convert from existing jolt squeeze or manual process to an automated vertical moulding process, thereby enabling a relatively fast production of high-integrity moulds with low mismatch and minimal finishing costs.
The DISAMATIC C3 incorporates many of the leading technologies developed by DISA in a determined attempt to make the DISAMATIC® innovations available to foundries of every size, everywhere in the world. It is a machine that builds on 50+ years of experience, and the vertical moulding technology is a proven technology with more than 1,600 lines sold till date.
In consequence, the DISAMATIC C3 is DISA’s way of going head-to-head in its way of addressing the challenges of the small and midsized foundries:
In terms of struggling to obtain sufficient and qualified labour, DISA has based its new moulding machine on straightforward principles that allow generally skilled labour to handle all operation and maintenance in a safe working environment. Additionally, the DISAMATIC C3 accentuates eight ways to sustainable growth and a safe working environment, including aspects such as reducing physical exertion and risk of accidents, enhancing employee safety and allowing for quieter operation of the machine and, thus, a more comfortable all-round working environment.
As regards the limited resources to invest in new moulding technology, the DISAMATIC C3 is designed to offer maximum capacity at minimum investment, delivering a high return on investment (ROI) over a long service life – even in cases where capacity is not fully utilized. Additionally, the simplified operation with innovative mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems inherited from other DISA solutions result in higher uptime and lower maintenance requirements.
The fight of small and midsized foundries to offer a consistent casting quality is met through the introduction of an automated vertical moulding process that enhances surface quality and overall mould accuracy. Ultimately, it will also add competitive edge and bring less cost per casting.
