Investment Casting Meat Processing Machine Auger
In the field of food processing machinery, the auger is the core component of the meat processing machine, and its performance directly affects the production efficiency and product quality. Traditional processing methods are difficult to meet the precision processing requirements of food-grade stainless steel materials, and the application of investment casting technology has brought a revolutionary breakthrough in the manufacture of auger. This precision casting process can produce auger with complex geometric shapes, excellent mechanical properties and good hygienic properties, providing reliable protection for the meat processing industry.
1. Advantages of investment casting process
The investment casting process can accurately replicate complex geometric shapes, which is unmatched by traditional processing methods. The blade shape, chip groove structure and other key parts of the auger can be formed in one time by investment casting to ensure that the dimensional accuracy reaches ±0.1mm. After a meat processing company adopted investment casting auger, the processing efficiency increased by 25%, and the product qualification rate increased to 99.9%.
Material performance optimization is another major advantage of investment casting. By precisely controlling the composition and heat treatment process of 316L stainless steel, ideal mechanical properties and corrosion resistance can be obtained. After a certain model of auger was optimized, its service life was extended by 3 times, and the annual equipment replacement cost was saved by more than 500,000 yuan.
In terms of production efficiency, investment casting can achieve mass production and greatly reduce manufacturing costs. After a manufacturing company adopted an automated investment casting production line, its monthly production capacity increased to 3,000 pieces and its production cost decreased by 35%.
2. What is an investment casting meat auger?
The investment casting meat auger is manufactured using advanced investment casting technology and is specially used for the spiral conveying parts of meat processing equipment. This new type of auger not only improves processing efficiency, but also ensures food safety and hygiene, and is changing the production methods of the meat processing industry.
3. Innovation in auger design
Structural optimization is the focus of design innovation. Through fluid dynamics simulation and finite element analysis, the blade angle and chip removal groove shape were optimized to increase chip removal efficiency by 40%. After a processing company adopted a new design, the single-shift output increased by 30% and energy consumption decreased by 20%.
In terms of material selection, the application of food-grade stainless steel ensures product hygiene and safety. After using 316L stainless steel, the corrosion resistance of the auger was significantly improved, which fully met the food processing hygiene standards. After a large meat product company adopted a new material auger, the qualified rate of product microbial indicators increased to 100%.
Innovation in surface treatment technology further improved the performance of the auger. After electrolytic polishing, the surface roughness Ra value dropped to below 0.2μm, effectively preventing bacterial growth. A processing company uses a surface-treated spiral drill, which shortens the equipment cleaning time by 50% and saves more than 200,000 yuan in cleaning costs annually.
4. Industry application practice
In the field of meat processing, investment casting spiral drills show excellent performance. After a large meat processing company adopted a new type of spiral drill, its daily processing capacity reached 50 tons, setting a new industry record. The direct economic benefits brought by the improvement in production efficiency exceeded 5 million yuan.
In the field of pet food processing, investment casting spiral drills solve the problem of processing high-viscosity materials. After a pet food company adopted a new type of spiral drill, its production efficiency increased by 40% and its annual output increased by 30%. The cost savings brought by the extended service life of the equipment exceeded 1 million yuan.
In the field of pre-prepared food processing, the hygienic performance of investment casting spiral drills is fully reflected. During the processing process, the new type of spiral drill ensures that the food is not contaminated, and the product qualification rate reaches 99.9%. After a pre-prepared food company adopted a new type of spiral drill, its annual output value increased by 20 million yuan.
Why Should the Feed Screw Conveyor Be Made of Stainless Steel Investment Casting?
In industrial production, the performance of the feed screw conveyor directly affects production efficiency and product quality. The use of stainless steel investment casting technology to manufacture screw conveyors can not only meet the requirements of harsh industrial environments, but also provide excellent performance and economic benefits. This choice is based on many technical considerations and reflects the extreme pursuit of equipment performance in modern industry.
1. Performance advantages
Stainless steel materials have excellent corrosion resistance, which is the primary reason for choosing investment casting. In special industries such as food and chemicals, conveyors need to contact various corrosive substances. The corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel is more than 10 times that of ordinary carbon steel, ensuring long-term and stable operation of equipment in harsh environments. After a food processing company adopted stainless steel investment casting conveyors, the service life of the equipment was extended from 3 years to 15 years.
The investment casting process can achieve precision molding of complex structures, which is unmatched by traditional processing methods. The precise geometry of the spiral blades is crucial to the conveying efficiency, and investment casting can ensure dimensional accuracy of ±0.1mm. After a chemical enterprise adopted precision casting conveyor, the conveying efficiency increased by 30% and the energy consumption decreased by 20%.
Surface quality has an important influence on the performance and service life of the conveyor. Investment casting combined with electrolytic polishing can reduce the surface roughness Ra value to below 0.2μm, effectively reducing material residue and bacterial growth. After a pharmaceutical enterprise adopted a high surface quality conveyor, the product contamination rate was reduced to below 0.01%.
2. Economic benefits
Although the initial investment of stainless steel investment casting is high, its long-term use cost is significantly reduced. A comparative analysis of a beverage production enterprise shows that after adopting stainless steel investment casting conveyor, the total cost within 5 years is 40% lower than that of ordinary materials.
The extension of equipment service life brings significant economic benefits. In the chemical industry, the service life of stainless steel investment casting conveyor can reach more than 20 years, which is 3-5 times that of ordinary materials. After a petrochemical enterprise adopted a new conveyor, the annual maintenance cost was reduced by 60%, saving more than 1 million yuan.
The improvement of production efficiency is directly converted into economic benefits. After a feed processing company adopted a stainless steel investment casting conveyor, the daily output increased by 25%, and the annual output value increased by more than 5 million yuan.
3. Industry application
In the food processing industry, the hygiene standards are extremely high. Stainless steel investment casting conveyors fully comply with FDA standards to ensure food safety. After a dairy company adopted a new conveyor, the product qualification rate increased to 99.99%.
The chemical industry has strict requirements on the corrosion resistance of equipment. After a chemical plant adopted a stainless steel investment casting conveyor, the equipment failure rate decreased by 80%, saving 500,000 yuan in annual maintenance costs.
The pharmaceutical industry needs to ensure the purity of products. After adopting a stainless steel investment casting conveyor, the product microbiological index qualification rate of a pharmaceutical company reached 100%, and the annual export volume increased by 20 million yuan.
The feed screw conveyor adopts stainless steel investment casting, which is based on a comprehensive consideration of performance, economy and industry needs. This choice not only improves the performance of the equipment, but also brings significant economic and social benefits. With the advancement of manufacturing technology, the stainless steel investment casting process will continue to be optimized to provide better conveying solutions for various industries.
