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5/01 ULC vacuum casting machine

Create high quality parts in a range of polyurethane resins.

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About 5/01 ULC vacuum casting machine

5/01 ULC vacuum casting machineThe Renishaw 5/01 ULC is designed as an entry level vacuum casting solution and is particularly well suited to small businesses and educational establishments. This is achieved by keeping the control system simple and employing manual control for the resin pouring within the chamber. Certain functions such as Vario Vac (used for casting high viscosity materials) and nylon casting capability are not available on the 5/01ULC.

VC moduleFor plastic prototyes and low volume production in vacuum casting PU resins 
Heated cupFor creating wax master models for the investment casting process and low melting point alloys

5/01 ULC features and benefits

  • small footprint bench top machine - ideal for small workshops
  • manual pouring - minimal maintenance
  • push button operation - simple interface

5/01 ULC technical data

Dimension housing
(H x W x D)

 1175 x 1200 x 594 mm
(includes ovens) 

Max. mould size
(H x W x D)

 530 x 450 x 425 mm

Casting capacity

 0.8 l

Power supply*

 230 V/50 Hz

Pump capacity

 25 m³/h

Ultimate vacuum

 0.5 mbar

Gross machine weight

 250 kgs

* Other power supply configurations are available

Next steps

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