Copper ingot machine
Copper Ingot Machine: High-Efficiency Casting Equipment for Global Metal Industries

Copper is a critical metal used in electrical, industrial, and manufacturing applications worldwide. Whether from mined ore or recycled scrap, copper must be melted and formed into ingots before being processed into usable products. This makes the copper ingot machine an essential piece of equipment for foundries, smelters, and metal recycling operations.
As a global supplier of metal heat processing machinery, we offer customized copper ingot machines that help customers achieve high productivity, stable performance, and energy efficiency. This article explores the structure, advantages, and industrial applications of copper ingot machinery, as well as our global export capabilities.
What is a Copper Ingot Machine?
A copper ingot machine is a casting system designed to convert molten copper into solid ingots of standard size and weight. These ingots can later be rolled, extruded, or remelted for various industrial uses.
The machine typically consists of:
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A melting furnace (induction or gas-fired)
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A casting mold system (stationary or continuous)
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A water cooling system
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A mold conveyor or ingot mold tray
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Optional: Weighing, stacking, and robotic arm system
Copper ingot machines are used in:
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Copper recycling plants
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Wire and cable raw material production
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Electrolytic copper processing facilities
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Foundries and non-ferrous metal refineries
Types of Copper Ingot Machines We Provide
We offer turnkey copper casting lines based on customer needs and production capacity:
✅ 1. Batch-Type Copper Ingot Machine
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Suitable for small- to medium-scale foundries
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Manual or semi-automatic casting
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Individual cast iron or graphite molds
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Casting capacity: 300kg to 2 tons per batch
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Optional: tilting furnace, mold oiling system
✅ 2. Continuous Copper Ingot Casting Machine
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Ideal for large-scale, automated production
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Mold chain system with water-cooled paths
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Continuous feeding and casting process
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Production capacity: 3–10 tons per hour
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Features: auto mold release, stacking, belt conveyors
✅ 3. Customized Ingot Shape and Size
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Rectangle, round, or trapezoid ingot molds
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Mold material: cast iron, graphite, alloy steel
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Engraved logos or weight markings available
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Adjustable ingot weight: 5kg to 30kg per unit
🔥 Integration with Copper Melting Furnace
Our copper ingot machines are often paired with our high-performance medium frequency induction furnaces or resistance melting furnaces, which offer:
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Fast melting speed (30–60 mins per batch)
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Uniform temperature control
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Low oxidation loss
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CE/ISO certified safety standards
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Available in capacities from 100kg to 20 tons
🌍 Global Applications and GEO Markets
Our copper ingot machines are exported to more than 30 countries across multiple regions:
Region4720 | Typical Use Case |
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Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia) | Copper recycling and ingot resale |
South America (Chile, Peru) | Copper ore smelting and casting |
Middle East (Turkey, UAE) | Non-ferrous foundry automation |
Africa (Nigeria, Egypt) | Scrap copper recovery plants |
Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) | Industrial ingot production line |
Whether it’s a local recycling startup or a large industrial copper smelter, our team provides reliable solutions tailored to each region’s needs.