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FUSE

Vacuum Pump Power Outlet

Vacuum Pump Fuse

Argon Gas Hose Inlet

Drain Filter

Power Cord

Vacuum Pump Hose Inlet

Compressed Air Inlet

Exhaust Air Filter

Back View Parts

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and Descriptions

Exhaust Air Filter A port to release pressure from chamber when you perform casting.

P18

Periodic cleaning is recommended.

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Drain Filter

Used to prevent rust, dust, moisture etc. out of compressor from entering the

P19

unit. Periodic cleaning is recommended.

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Compressed Air Inlet

Connect one end of the air hose provided and the other end to the nearby

compressed air source.

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Argon Gas Hose Inlet

Connect the hose provided to a low pressured argon gas tank with a gas

regulator for argon pressure and argon melting atmosphere.

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If argon pressure and argon melting atmosphere is not going to be used, then the

connection is not necessary.

Vacuum Pump Hose Inlet

Used to connect a hose to vacuum pump optional .

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Vacuum Pump Fuse

A fuse against over power flow to vacuum pump optional .

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Vacuum Pump Power

Power outlet for vacuum pump optional .

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Outlet

Power Cord

Main power cord for the unit. A dedicated power outlet with grounding is
recommended to use.

Summary of Contents for Neo Super Cascom

Page 1: ...the manual thoroughly and understand the capabilities and proper usage for this machine Technical hints and tips regarding casting are covered in the separate Casting Manual Please keep these manuals in an easily accessible location for future reference W1010700 B 1212J ...

Page 2: ...Carbon Washer P12 Melting with Ceramic Crucible P13 Melting with Carbon Crucible P14 Other functions while the unit is in melting mode P14 TEMP P14 Melt Check P14 Melting with Argon Flow P14 Casting Mode P14 Program Duplication Mode P15 Default Value Set Mode P15 Chime Volume P15 TEMP Heat Increase P16 TEMP Increased Heat Memory P16 Altitude Set P16 Temp Unit Measure Set P16 P16 Muffle Heat Correc...

Page 4: ...with them may cause fire or electric shock We recommend you to contact the dealer Do Not for repairs or machine checks Disassemble Plug to the power outlet of the designated voltage described in the main specifications Use of any other voltage may cause fire or shock Not Designated Volt Prohibited Place the machine so that there is adequate space from walls or other equipment Keep distance of more...

Page 5: ...ll the cord If the cord is damaged fire or shock may result Always remove by handling the plug Prohibited In case of a periodic machine maintenance unplug the power cord from the power outlet Do not handle the plug with wet hands This may cause electric shock Unplug Do not place heavy items or place machine on the power cord and make sure that the cord is not pulled too tightly and is not damaged ...

Page 6: ...le S CAS 3pcs Box Ceramic Crucible N S C 3pcs Box 1 3 4 diam 43mm 1pc Casting Rings φ 2 3 8 diam 60mm 1pc φ 3 diam 76mm 1pc φ 3 1 2 90mm 1pc diam φ 1 3 4 diam 43mm 1pc Sprue Formers φ 2 3 8 diam 60mm 1pc φ 3 diam 76mm 1pc φ 3 1 2 diam 90mm 1pc φ Used for ringless casting Crucible Former 2pcs Used for compressed air argon gas tank P8 Piping Tube 16feet 5 m 1pc A chimer to let you know casting timin...

Page 7: ...grams and casting operation and other controls are available P13 Casting Counter A device to count the numbers of castings done of a ceramic crucible Chamber Pressure Gauge Displays chamber pressure Vacuum and air pressure is displayed Argon Pressure Gauge Displays the pressure of argon gas tank connected Argon Flow Meter Displays the flow of argon gas from argon nozzle shown in the unit measure o...

Page 8: ... Connect one end of the air hose provided and the other end to the nearby P8 compressed air source Argon Gas Hose Inlet Connect the hose provided to a low pressured argon gas tank with a gas P8 regulator for argon pressure and argon melting atmosphere If argon pressure and argon melting atmosphere is not going to be used then the connection is not necessary P8 Vacuum Pump Hose Inlet Used to connec...

Page 9: ...10 Note This program mode enables you to store Start Temp Melt Temp Melt Time Cast Timing and Cooling Time PROGRAMMING Button Used to directly program modify or check the 5 program parameters And the simultaneous press of the Auto Program Button and the Program Button P15 allows you to duplicate program OK Button Press to save the stored program value or to shift to next program parameter while in...

Page 10: ...ou to set up your furnace 8 inches off the surrounding walls and 5 feet off lab ceiling and do not place any thing flammable near the furnace If the appropriate distance from each periphery can not be secured we recommend you to place the insulator on each wall and ceiling to prevent fire Connect air pressure hose provided to the Compressed Air Piping compressed air inlet Ref drawing on the right ...

Page 11: ...temperatures the unit may make a low buzzing sound during heat up This is the sound electricity flowing through muffle heater This is normal Note If is displayed on the 4 digit display open the chamber lid to prevent the chamber lid from overheating Stand by Mode The following modes are available to be switched from Standby Mode 1 Program Mode Casting parameters are programmable in both auto and m...

Page 12: ...e and press the OK button Investment Type Press the OK button repeatedly to scroll through each parameter quickly and to check program or to modify 6 Press the button to choose Carbon crucible and press the OK Crucible Type button 7 After storing the correct 4 parameters press the AUTO PROGRAMMING button to occur the 6 necessary casting parameters from the 4 parameters stored and the unit stores t...

Page 13: ...ing Time store the Cooling Time The selection lamps of crucible type are blinking 8 Press the button to choose the desired crucible type Choice of Crucible Type We recommend you to refer to the casting manual provided for advice which type of crucible to use with your alloy Note The maximum temperature programmable for carbon crucible is 2642 1450 9 Press the OK button to store the program and pro...

Page 14: ...The Start Temp lamp will blink and temperature is heating up toward Start Temp When the Start Temp is reached the lamp will stop blinking and is illuminated Considering the life of muffle heater when the muffle heat is below 212 100 the unit restricts speedy heat rise Note When you melt alloy make sure to use the crucible of which lamp is illuminated on the Process Indicator If wrong crucible is u...

Page 15: ...cycle numbers or check with a carbon crucible and you press the Melt button is displayed and the unit will not go into melting mode in the course where ceramic crucible should be used If the same crucible is used consecutively for melting there is no need to do the crucible check repeatedly The unit will automatically recognize it as the same previous one used for casting The unit keeps memory of ...

Page 16: ...o inject argon gas from the tip of the nozzle into the crucible with alloy Repress the ARGON FLOW button once to disengage the nozzle Argon flow is adjustable with the knob on the Argon Flow meter to set amount of flow The flow amount of 1 2 liter min is ideal Double click the LID button to draw out the argon nozzle but argon gas is not injected This function will come in useful for avoiding heat ...

Page 17: ... Press the OK button while you hold down the SELECTOR button and initial is displayed briefly to enter the default value set mode that includes the following value settings 1 Chime volume level of notification and warning when button is pressed 2 Temp increase set when the TEMP button is pressed 3 Choice of the increased melt temp to save in the program or not 4 Altitude of unit location setting 5...

Page 18: ...lay Default Value Referring to the followings press the button to set the altitude Press the OK button to shift to the next program parameter 0 1640feet 500m 1643feet 501m 3280feet 1000m 3284feet 1001m 4921feet 1500m 4925feet 1501m 6562feet 2000m Temp Unit Measure Set The option to display the unit of measure in Celsius or in Fahrenheit is available Display Default Value Fahrenheit Press the butto...

Page 19: ... exposed to air P14 Pocket Pager When melt time is finished this device will beep to inform ceramist away from the unit of casting timing finish of hold time 1 Plug the pocket pager into the slot on the front of unit and the lamp will blink Note Even if the pager is completely discharged it may take more or less 10 seconds for the charge lamp to begin blinking This is normal 2 When you press the m...

Page 20: ...mend you to replace it with a new retort Muffle Chamber When the chamber turns upside down for casting operation metal debris and etc in the muffle may result in miscasting or may attack muffle heater to cause heater breakdown We recommend you to use a vacuum cleaner or the dust collector provided referring to the following recommendations 1 Open up the chamber lid and install the dust collector w...

Page 21: ... of moisture collected If you use the unit with the moisture collected over the allowable level the moisture will come in contact inside the unit to cause machine malfunction when you apply pressure Lock Lever When it is hard to grip the lock lever we recommend you to lubricate into the gap between lock sleeve and lock rod to avoid broken of lock lever Lubrication gap Lock Sleeve Lock Rod expansio...

Page 22: ...alloy in it If ceramic crucible is stuck to retort when you remove it after casting operation glass like substances are gathered in the bottom of retort The continued use of the retort will diminish the crucible life and we recommend you to replace Ceramic Plate large A specific heat resistant ceramic plate in grey to maintain retort from high heat of muffle Fiber Sheet consumables An insulating f...

Page 23: ...d Refer to P17 and follow the not work data from the unit properly instruction for recheck The cycle counter will not Is the bar code on the crucible Use of a new ceramic crucible read ceramic crucible contaminated or chipped is recommendable data is displayed Abnormal vacuum level Is the vacuum pump fuse Vacuum pump is unable to blown While you press the reach a proper level vacuum pump fuse ligh...

Page 24: ...ol to muffle heater is malfunctioning Possibly muffle heater breakdown is anticipated Thermocouple is malfunctioning Thermocouple breakdown is anticipated Abnormal memory Data in memory is out of normal programmable range Abnormal heat rise The error code is displayed when the muffle heat is abnormally high Device malfunction of current flow to muffle heater Computer detects current flow signal de...

Page 25: ...2552 1400 0 5 cast Total 10 castings per crucible Casting Method Chamber inverting and vacuum pressure casting system Programmable Parameters Auto Program Liquidus temp Alloy quantity Investment type and Crucible type Manual Program Start temp Melt temp Melt time Cast timing Cool time and Crucible type Parameters and Liquidus Temp 32 2786 0 1530 in 1 1 unit Programmable Scopes Melting Quantity 0 1...

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