S.No. |
Activity |
Technology |
Cost
(in lakh) |
Advantages |
| 1. |
Melting Section |
Divided blast cupola |
3.0 - 5.0 |
15% coke saving, Better melt quality, Higher tapping
temperature, Lower emissions, Reduced air pollution. |
| Gas fired cupola |
12.0 - 15.0 |
Eco friendly, Higher tapping temperature, Better
melt quality |
| Gas fired Pit furnace |
0.75 - 1.5 |
Eco friendly, Higher tapping temperature, Better
melt quality |
| Oil fired rotary furnace |
37.0 (imported),3.0 (indigenous) |
Pollution control, Better quality product, cost
effective |
| Induction Furnace with cooling tower & water
treatment plant |
10.0 to 25.0 |
Flexibility to produce ferrous castings of all
grades, Flexibility for charge mix selection, Best
melt quality, Eco friendly. |
| Induction ladle refining furnace |
30.0-40.0 |
Value added casting, eco friendly |
| D.C. Arc Furnace |
30.0-40.0 |
Special grade castings, eco friendly |
| Oil fired rotary furnace |
37.4 (imported)30.0 indegineous |
It is proven technology, reduced air pollution,
better quality product, cost effective . |
| Metal Refining Converter |
40.0 |
Value added castings, eco friendly |
| Skip charger for cupola |
Upto 1.5 |
Ease of charging, reduced labour cost, better
control |
| Pouring/treatment ladles as per Indian standard
4475, 4476 |
Upto 1.0 |
Quality assurance, increased safety for workmen. |
| 2. |
Utility Section |
Gas based Generating set |
Upto 30.0 |
Reduced air pollution, energy saving. |
| 3. |
Quality Control Lab |
Metallurgical Testing: Metallurgical Microscope
with image analyzer, photographic attachment, sample
preparation machines |
1.5 - 10.0 |
Quality assurance, Defect analysis, Diversification
e.g. SG Iron Production equipment essential to meet
process control requirements. |
Laboratory Testing / Quality Control
equipment
Stroholien Apparatus, Muffle furnace, Hot Plate,
Glass ware etc.
U.T.S.
Spectrometer / Mass Spectrometer
Hardness tester
Izod & Charpy Impact testing machine
Ultrasonic testing m/c
Magnaflux testing m/c |
1.0
Upto 3.0
15.0-25.0
Upto 1.0
Upto 0.75
Upto 3.0
Upto 1.5 |
Quality control, defect investigation, Quality
assurance, Consistency in quality, Reduced defective
casting, Cost control. |
| Sand Testing equipment Moisture Teller, Universal
Sand Strength testing machine, Sieve shaking device,
Compatability scale, Rapid Moisture Teller, Permeability
Meter, Mold Hardness Tester, Muffle furnace, Wash
bottles, stirrer/Shaker, Hotplate, Vortex shaker,
Centrifuge etc., Shatter index machine, Scratch
Hardness Tester, Stick point, hot tensile, peel
back |
2.0 to 8.0 |
Reduced defective casting, consistency in quality,
Reduction in additives cost, Better as cast surface
finish. |
| Dimensional Inspection instruments:Surface plate
for making, Height gauge, Micrometer, Vernier, Profile
projector with Digital Reading system, Dial &
Micro snap gauges, Floating careage dia measuring
machine, 3-Co-ordinate measuring machines |
Upto 10.0 |
Quality assurance, Defect analysis. |
Process Control Equipment:Carbon equivalent meter.
b) Pyrometer (dip type immersion) |
0.75-1.75
0.2 |
Consistency in quality, Reduced defective casting,
Cost saving. |
| 4. |
Design & Development Section |
Computers & CAD Software’s, simulation
software with Printers/Plotter |
1.5 - 15.0 |
Computerization of design & development to
gain efficient & fast working. |
| 5. |
Molding/Core Section |
Intensive mixers |
2.5 - 5.0 |
Reduced defective casting, Better as cast surface
finish, Reduction in additive cost, Reduced air
pollution |
| Simultaneous Jolt/Squeeze moulding machine |
3.0-10.0 |
Higher productivity, dimensional accuracy, less
skill requirement |
| Shell Moulding Machine |
3.0-5.0 |
Higher productivity, dimensional accuracy, less
skill requirement |
| Centrifugal casting machine |
1.5 - 3.5 |
Liner castings exclusive process, eco-friendly |
| Spun pipe casting machine |
Upto 40.0 |
Export potential, higher productivity, eco friendly |
| Wax Injection Machines |
Upto 10.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Sand Raining Machine |
Upto 4.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Slurry Mixtures |
Upto 2.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Dewaxing Oven |
Upto 2.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Burt out furnace |
Upto 2.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Belt Polishless |
Upto 1.0 |
Requirement for modern investment casting process |
| Sand reclamation system |
Upto 20.0 |
Cost saving, pollution control, reduced binders
composition. |
| Continuous mixer for no bake sand |
Upto 15.0 |
Reduced additive cost, Quality improvement, Pollution
control, Improved quality. |
| Shot blasting machine |
Upto 8.0 |
Better surface finish & Quality improvement |
| CO2 Gassing machine |
Upto 0.5 |
Cost saving, pollution control, Quality improvement. |
| Moulding boxes as per Indian Standard 1280 &
10518 |
Upto 3.0 |
Better dimensional accuracy, higher productivity |
| Core shooter-shell or no bake sand |
2.0 - 5.0 |
Higher Productivity, Consistency in quality, Narrower
as cast dimensions, Excellent finish |
| 6. |
Heat Treatment Section |
Induction Hardening Equipment 100 KW, 500Hz to
3KHz |
10.0- 15.0 |
Higher Productivity, Consistency in Quality, eco
friendly |
| Removable Hearth type chamber F/C upto 1200 C
moving with computer compatible temp. controller |
3.0 - 5.0 |
Cost saving, Consistency in Quality, Better productivity |
| Handling equipment-overhead crane- 2 ton capacity |
1.0 - 3.0 |
Reduced labour cost, Higher Productivity, Consistency
in quality |
Quenching-
Water quenching tank-with Heat exchanger unit
ii. Oil Quenching tank-fitted with oil heating &
heat exchanger to obtain desire & cooling rates
for hardening
iii. Air quenching fans
|
0.75
1.50
0.30 |
Process requirement to achieve quality
Process requirement to achieve quality
Process requirement to achieve quality |
| 7. |
Machine Shop |
CNC Milling machine
CNC Lathe Machine
Capstan lathe/Turret lathe
Radial Drill
Planner
Shaper
Jig Boring Machine
Hydraulically Honing machine |
25.0 - 30.0
10.0 - 15.0
Upto 3.0
Upto 5.0
Upto 3.0
Upto 3.0
Upto 5.0
Upto 3.0 |
Higher productivity, dimensional accuracy, less
skill requirement, Consistency in quality |
| 8. |
Pattern Shop |
CNC Milling
Pantograph
Drilling
Disc and bobino sand grinder |
30.0-50.0
Upto 2.0
Upto 1.0
Upto 3.0 |
Higher Productivity, Consistency in quality, Narrower
as cast dimensions, Excellent finish, Better productivity |
| 9. |
Fettling Section |
Shot Blasting MachinePedestal GrinderSwing Frame
GrinderPainting Booth |
Upto 5.0
Upto 0.5
Upto 0.25
Upto 0.5 |
Higher Productivity, Process requirement to achieve
quality |
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Appendix
1 - List of approved technologies for up-gradation of
Steel and Cast Iron Foundries approved for CLCSS 