Cross-Over with the Aerospace Sector
In the aerospace industry, where component structural integrity and flawless metallurgy are critical, Aquaflame equipment supports downstream assembly and electrical infrastructure.
In foundry and casting departments, Aquaflame Systems oxyhydrogen water torches are primarily used in the investment casting wax room for precision gating and mould preparation.
Elimination of Carbon Inclusions: Traditional hot knives scorch the wax, embedding microscopic carbon fragments into the runner system. When the ceramic shell is fired, these fragments turn into structural voids or inclusions in the metal. The Aquaflame torch provides an exceptionally clean hydrogen flame, leaving zero carbon residue behind.
Flawless Defect Remediation: Rather than scraping the wax pattern, operators use interchangeable micro-nozzles to effortlessly smooth out mould lines. The precise flame liquefies sticky wax instantly, causing it to flow naturally into pinholes and undercuts for a flawless surface.
Non-Contact Thermal Control: Physical spatulas often apply uneven pressure, flexing or breaking delicate wax assemblies. The gas-generated micro-flame allows operators to seal cones onto runner bars and navigate tight spaces without ever making physical contact with the pattern.
There are currently three machines in the Aquaflame range. The Model 500 is used mainly by single users. The Model 800 is a two man machine whereas the Model 1200 is used in larger manufacturing setups and can support up to 4 users simultaneously. They are all high performance gas-generating units, producing a high temperature precision flame – in the range 1200-3300°C. Using a standard electrical supply, hydrogen and oxygen are produced by the electrolysis of distilled water such that the hydrogen can be burnt in the oxygen to produce a highly controllable and efficient high energy heat source.
In the aerospace industry, where component structural integrity and flawless metallurgy are critical, Aquaflame equipment supports downstream assembly and electrical infrastructure.
