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The Christian Koch KC ingot mold, also known internationally as the KC Ingot Mold, is a modular system for producing sheet and wire semi-finished products. Developed directly from workshop practice, it combines the proven principle of chill casting with significantly simplified handling for a clean, fast, and reproducible casting process.

At the center of the system are two precisely machined cylindrical halves that are inserted into a precisely fitting special sleeve. Two O-rings press the mold halves together and align them exactly, so that no screws or clamps are required. This allows the mold to be opened and closed quickly and noticeably reduces the number of handling steps in day-to-day work.

The large pouring funnel, with a diameter of approx. 40 mm, ensures a rapid flow of metal and facilitates controlled pouring. The solid construction supports rapid solidification of the melt and thereby promotes high casting quality.

The KC mould is suitable both for traditional melting in a melting pan followed by manual pouring, and for use in standard casting machines.

All components are made of solid stainless steel and are designed for durability, precision, and long-term use in the workshop.

Product advantages at a glance:

• Modular system for sheet and wire semi-finished products
• Tool-free fixation by means of two O-rings
• No screws or clamps required
• Large pouring funnel for controlled metal flow
• Quick opening and closing of the mold
• Suitable for use in common casting machines
• Purchase the special sleeve once, then add inserts flexibly
• Manufactured from solid stainless steel by a family-run business in the Stubai Valley in Austria

Application notes:

• For clean demolding, the insert should be treated with a suitable release agent before casting.
• The Bornitrid-Spray (Ref.no. 24596) is particularly suitable, especially at high temperatures and with demanding alloys.
• Alternatively, traditional sooting can also be used.
• The mold halves should only be preheated moderately.
• An additional casting head or extra material allowance is recommended in order to compensate for shrinkage during solidification.
• The O-rings should be lightly oiled from time to time so that inserting and removing the mold halves remains smooth.

Technical data:

• System design: two-part mould insert in a sleeve (sold separately)
• Fixation / alignment: via 2 O-rings
• Filling spout: Ø approx. 40 mm
• Applications: Sheet metal and wire castings
• Compatibility: suitable for many, or virtually all, standard casting systems, including modern casting lines and centrifugal casting machines
• Available inserts in the standard range:
  
  • Insert for sheet 30 x 5 x 55 mm
  • Insert for sheet 20 x 5 x 55 mm
  • Insert for sheet 10 x 5 x 55 mm
  • Insert for wire Ø 8 x 55 mm
  • Insert for wire Ø 6 x 55 mm

The following accessories are available:

	24591	KC ingot mold - insert for wire, round Ø 6 x 55 mm
	24592	KC ingot mold - insert for wire, round Ø 8 x 55 mm
	24593	KC ingot mold - insert for sheet 10 x 5 x 55 mm
	24594	KC ingot mold - insert for sheet 20 x 5 x 55 mm
	24595	KC ingot mold - insert for sheet 30 x 5 x 55 mm
	24596	Boron Nitride Spray, 500 ml