VTC-W100 High Vacuum Wire Melt Spinning System for Amorphous Metallic Wire Production up to 20 Micron Diameter
The VTC-W100 is engineered to produce ultra-fine amorphous metallic wires by combining high vacuum conditions with rapid melt spinning technology. This system addresses the challenge of fabricating metallic wires with diameters typically below 20 microns, suitable for advanced materials research and development. It achieves this by melting metal samples under vacuum and rapidly quenching the molten metal on a high-speed spinning copper drum.
Key Features
- High vacuum chamber (400 mm diameter x 350 mm length) with quartz observation window and hinged door.
- Vacuum pumping system combining mechanical and turbopump achieving 5 x 10-5 torr in 30 minutes; baking option for 10-7 torr.
- Oxygen-free copper spinning wheel (φ220×30 mm) adjustable from 0 to 70 m/s spinning speed.
- Wire diameter dependent on material; Fe-based alloys typically produce wires under 100 microns, with FeSiBNbCu amorphous wires around 50 microns.
- Optional water chiller with flow rate over 58 L/min for system cooling.
- CE certified with NRTL certification available upon request.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vacuum Chamber Dimensions | 400 mm diameter × 350 mm length |
| Vacuum Level | 5 × 10-5 torr in 30 min; up to 10-7 torr with baking |
| Induction Heater Power | Dual station 35 kW |
| Crucible Size | 15 × 50 mm |
| Sample Load Capacity | 10 – 100 g per batch (Fe base alloys 10 – 50 g) |
| Maximum Temperature | Up to 2000°C |
| Spinning Wheel Material & Size | Oxygen free copper, φ220 × 30 mm |
| Spinning Speed | 0 – 70 meters per second, adjustable |
| Wire Diameter | Material dependent; typically < 100 microns for Fe alloys, ~50 microns for FeSiBNbCu amorphous wire |
| Power Supply | 208 – 240 V AC, Three Phase, 20 kW (70 A breaker required) |
Typical Applications
The VTC-W100 is suited for research and development of amorphous metallic wires used in magnetic materials, sensors, and advanced functional materials. It enables precise control of wire diameter and composition for experimental studies in materials science and engineering.
Configuration & Operating Notes
The system includes the vacuum chamber with integrated turbopump and mechanical pump, induction heating unit, and spinning wheel assembly. An optional water chiller is recommended to maintain stable cooling during extended operation. Operators should ensure proper vacuum sealing and follow safety protocols for high-temperature induction heating and high-speed rotating components.
