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REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20
D - 49152 Bad Essen
Tel.: +49(0)5472 / 9432-0
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Operating Instructions

INDURET COMPACT

With the purchase of the INDURET-COMPACT you have made your decision for a REITEL-

quality product.

After having unpacked the device, please check carefully whether transportation damages of

any kind have occurred. If that is the case, the carrier or manufacturer must be notified within

3 days. The company will not be responsible for any damages found after that.

Summary of Contents for INDURET COMPACT

Page 1: ...e purchase of the INDURET COMPACT you have made your decision for a REITEL quality product After having unpacked the device please check carefully whether transportation damages of any kind have occurred If that is the case the carrier or manufacturer must be notified within 3 days The company will not be responsible for any damages found after that ...

Page 2: ...MANUFACTURER S RECOMMENDATION 12 4 4 THE DISPLAY PANEL OF YOUR INDURET COMPACT 12 4 5 PROGRAMMING MEMORY CELLS 13 4 6 POSSIBLE OPERATOR S INTERVENTION INTO CASTING PROCESS 13 5 CASTING PROCESS 14 5 1 START HERE 14 5 2 CASTING WITHOUT METAL PREMELTING 18 5 3 CASTING WITH PREMELTING 20 5 4 CASTING WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT WITHOUT PREMELTING 22 5 5 CASTING WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT WITH ...

Page 3: ...3 APPENDIX A1 MUFFLE OVERVIEW CHART 34 APPENDIX A2 INDURET METAL CHART FOR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT 35 ...

Page 4: ... 23802 Pestle graphite Order No 23803 Ceramic melting crucibles for non precious metal Order No 23804 Pestle S ceramic Order No 23805 Graphite crucible holder Order No 23806 Crucible holder Order No 23807 Re circulation cooling unit Order No 23809 Maintenance unit Order No 23811 Starting kit including 21601 23801 23802 23803 23812 23805 23809 23812 23815 23816 23818 23819 23823 Order No 23812 Long...

Page 5: ...er or manufacturer for help This device should not be left running while unattended Turn all power sources off after having finished work Repairs may be carried out only by experts Persons doing repairs take over responsibility for proper work and adherence to accident prevention regulations UVV Use original spare parts only Modifications may only be made after consultation with and by permission ...

Page 6: ...or chamber have to be open for cooling reasons during this time Entering the casting temperature for non precious metals generally corresponds to recommendation of the metal suppliers These recommendations are without engagement Tip several approx 5 castings should be performed visually possibly with different temperatures and in case of a good casting result the casting temperature should be adop...

Page 7: ... of differences of power requirements in your location we recommend the usage of the following devices Connecting Medium Remedial action Order No Compressed air Maintenance unit 23809 Compressed air Pressure equalization tank 26806 Cooling water Refrigeration by circulation 23807 3 1 Protective gas connection Left side of the machine 25 Connecting medium Input port device max distance Laboratory i...

Page 8: ...ting don t throw don t heat and pls control metal press pressure at the device s gauge 3 bar at delivery Alternatively air can be used instead of argon Pls follow the manufacturer s instructions regarding connection of the pressure unit to the bottle ...

Page 9: ...ssure 6 bar admissible pressure drop of the device max 0 5 bar d Minimum tank volume 80 l or free compressor performance permanent compressed air supply 50 l min e Don t bend the supply hoses f Keep compressed air supply free from water dust and oil normally a water separator is installed that has to be looked after regularly see chapter Maintenance 3 3 Water connection Left side of the device 28 ...

Page 10: ...device s plug and connect to the supply network 230V 50 60 Hz Check voltage Protection blowout fuse 16 A slow action line relay K16A or C16A minimum tension 215V max 240V Attention When using the water cooling unit pls control the water inlet temperature Max 30 0 C temperature of draining water max 35 0 C Using the water cooling unit outflowing water has to be redirected to the storing basin The h...

Page 11: ...ys containing copper Cu parts since aluminium already melts at low temperature there will be much slag deposits 4 Beryllium containing Be alloys When melting these alloys set free toxic steam In case such alloys are used Messrs REITEL assume no liability for health affections of any kind or for damages to the machine 5 Generally we don t recommend any alloys not certified and of low quality 6 For ...

Page 12: ... investment compounds Caution Don t use any wax softening agents Wall thickness non precious metal precious metal crowns and dental bridges Minimum 0 3 0 5 mm model casting Minimum 0 5 mm generally for precious metals Minimum 0 3 mm possible 4 4 The display panel of your INDURET COMPACT A Key Function 01 Key P Entry confirmation and changing the temperature when programming 02 Key down Reduce valu...

Page 13: ...nge value with arrow key Store modified values Press P key Calling every single programs memory cells Press U key resp 2 sec for scaling until set value C is shown 4 6 Possible operator s intervention into casting process Target Action Interrupt melting procedure Turn heat control to the left to 0 Reduce meltingperformance Turn heat control to the left to 5 or press Argon key Entry of the casting ...

Page 14: ...rmation A wrong temperature or a too short preheating time lead to false castings 2 Turn on water cooling min 3 4 bar pressure recirculating cooling optionally possible 3 control compressed air set compressor pressure minimizer to 5 6 bar Vacuum only possible with compressed air connection 4 Turn on Argon bottle set pressure to 5 6 bar output pressure 5 Turn on the main power switch 10 Switch shin...

Page 15: ...le b Graphite crucible Graphite crucible plus in the ceramics crucible holder and graphite crucible precious metal with 6 mm bottom hole Positioning Insert crucible and lock pay attention to marking The locking pestle the thermo couple as well as the crucible are sensitive to fracture Therefore they have to be handled with care e g when they re hot pls work with long nose pliers and use crucible a...

Page 16: ...placed as near as 10 Clamp lock pestles into holding clip Swivel holding clip over the bottom hole and clamp pestle in backward direction in holding clip leg distance of the clip approx 4mm check correct position of the pestle s peak in the crucible s hole if necessary slightly repress pestles For this purpose the muffle chamber 7 has to be opened There may be no chink of light between bottom hole...

Page 17: ...o the crucible At least 15 g metal has to be laid out on the crucible s bottom so that the induction field develops an optimal structure Caution Never turn on the heating without availability of alloy Caution The temperature measuring element is suited for a maximum temperature of 1600 C This value may not be exceeded otherwise the temperature element tends to be destroyed ...

Page 18: ...rtical and press on in direction to the machine 18 Melting Turn multiple contact switch to 1 turn rotary switch from 0 to max 10 LED yellow and green are ON and vacuum starts automatically Argon rinsing 450 C before casting performance is automatically reduced and Argon is added So a more precise temperature measurement is granted and the casting result is positively influenced Oxide reduction mor...

Page 19: ...ing the set temperature acoustic signal the heating is automatically switched off therefore casting has to be performed immediately If you wish to continue heating pls press the key P and increase temperature with the arrow key 3 and confirm with P 21 Metal forming pressure automatically The lock pestle releases the bottom hole for casting After 0 5 sec pressurization is activated Argon or compres...

Page 20: ...d lamp shines 2 swivel open muffle chamber 7 heat output is reduced Take muffle off the preheating furnace and place it in the center of the muffle chamber 7 Support plate must be clean Insert insulating and centering tool before chap 5 1 18 Close muffle chamber 7 Muffle may not shift close chamber as far as it will go swivel locking lever upwards vertical and press on in direction to the machine ...

Page 21: ...ress key P and increase temperature with the arrow key 3 and confirm with P 21 Metal forming pressure is performed automatically The locking pestle releases the bottom hole for casting After 0 5 sec pressurization is activated Argon or compressed air Vacuum stops automatically Red LED 18 is blinking 22 Ventilating chambers Set speed control to 0 After 20sec set step switch to 0 23 Opening chambers...

Page 22: ... vacuum automatically starts During melting process a performance reduction with Argon rinsing can at any time be initiated with the Argon key however at the time of casting there must be a full vacuum in the chamber 19 Temperature sensor and casting If the metal surface is ripped and the oxyde layer has travelled in direction to the crucible s wall the step switch is set to step 2 If you wish to ...

Page 23: ...ting Set step switch to 1 and turn rotary switch from 0 to max 10 LED s yellow and green are ON Watch the procedure through the casting window 17 Take muffle off the preheating furnace and place it in the middle of the muffle chamber If the single metal objects flow together open muffle chamber 7 and take muffle off the furnace Support plate must be clean Insert insulating and centering tool first...

Page 24: ...bonding pressure The lock pestle releases the bottom hole for casting After 0 5 sec pressurization is activated Argon or compressed air Vacuum stops automatically Red LED 18 is blinking 22 Ventilating chambers Set performance control to 0 After 20 sec set step switch to 0 23 Opening chambers Pull locking lever towards oneself and wait until the gauge declined to 0 bar Swivelling the lever to the l...

Page 25: ... list see appendix A4 In case of possible deviations from alloy suppliers see correction chart in appendix A2 7 Maintenance Maintenance Interval Checkup Remedy permanent or after 20 castings Crucibles and pestles Change filters timely check for tightness roundness keep dry 1 a week muffle 5 and Inductor chamber 7 Cleaning Vacuum cleaner Are the gaskets for muffle and inductor chamber alright Clean...

Page 26: ...t side of the device Unscrew and clean change Air filter 30 Check for contamination Open filter chamber and change filter After 12 months Thermocouple function mechanic control change Recommendation Availability of one thermocouple as spare part 2 years at least after1500 castings Check up Complete checkup of the machine incl loan system Exchange of the worn parts at a fixed price from REITEL Note...

Page 27: ...d party If the machine shows any failure regarding function or use it has to be put out of operation If the machine is continued to be used warranty expires Loan Equipment Should you need to borrow a device while your device is being repaired please contact REITEL or your distributor These loans are a service for which availability cannot necessarily be guaranteed After the warranty period a fee m...

Page 28: ...lations for proper disposal Pls contact your local dealer for additional information Note Despite our high quality ambition human beings are in the middle of this working process Therefore only use the machine after a professional training Additionally you should be prepared to judge melting and casting time also without any machine as tools ...

Page 29: ...of operation Manually with step switch Number of memory cells 1 max 4 Chamber pressure max 3 bar Housing stainless steel Protective gas consumption approx 6 to 7 l casting Air connection 5 6 bar Protective gas connection Argon bottle pressure 5 6 bar Water connection a in circulation with pump accessories b Water supply min 3 4 bar Power supply 16 AC 230 V 50 60 Hz functional disorder if tension i...

Page 30: ...ady for operation 13 Input field 14 Lamp level 2 lift pestle casting 15 Lamp level 3 pressurization automatic 16 Step switch 17 LED Heating on 18 LED End of casting Disturbance 19 Performance control heating 20 Device fuse 4A 21 Device fuse 1A 22 Power supply line for water recirculation cooling 23 Type plate 24 Power supply line 25 Argon connection 26 Connection for compressed air 27 Water outlet...

Page 31: ...31 Control panel 9 4 3 1 2 8 9 10 6 13 14 15 16 17 19 12 11 18 5 7 ...

Page 32: ...Fixed plug with clap 1 piece et4 E70914 Plug in grommet for quick coupling 1 piece fg0 E60370 Rubber feet 4 pcs pack 1 set Fi7 E70157 Filter in machine 1 piece Fi9 E66119 Folded filter 1 piece fn9 E62904 Line filter 1 piece Fr6 E62116 Lock ring 1 piece gb8 E62008 Long anti friction bush 1 piece ge4 1 E62094 1 Left side part of the housing 1 piece ge4 2 E62094 2 Lateral housing part on the right 1 ...

Page 33: ...iece Ma1 4 E62091 Crucibles holding plate 2 set Ma8 E62138 Pressure gauge 1 to 3 incl fixing element 1 piece mf8 E62028 Mould s isolating and positioning block size 1 3 6 1 set Mg1 E62011 Muffle housing 1 piece or0 1 E60600 1 Black O ring for cable feedthrough 1 piece or2 E62192 Thin black O ring 1 piece po1 E61731 Pressure gauge power controller 1 piece re6 3 E62146 3 Relay with socket 1 piece rs...

Page 34: ...et joint for thermocouple 1 set vt6 E71546 Valve for pistle lever 1 piece zp5 E71545 Cylinder pneumatics 1 piece zu0 E70850 Grey feed 1 piece 12 Appendix Appendix A1 Muffle Overview Chart The Induction Casting Machine is suited for the following muffles Nr Diameter mm Steel cylinder Length mm Weight 10 g 1 3 6 9 12 30 48 65 80 95 yes yes yes yes no 55 55 55 55 75 75 200 400 600 950 Other muffle sy...

Page 35: ...ramed 150 125 1560 Combilium BSM 3 4 Feguramed 150 Dent GM 800 Dentaurum 100 80 reduce vacuum alloy is boiling Dent GM 800 Dentaurum 100 Dent GM 900 Dentaurum 100 80 reduce vacuum alloy is boiling Dent GM 900 Dentaurum 100 Dent Rem 2000 Dentaurum 180 150 reduced pestle life Dent Rem 2000 Dentaurum 180 ECO Gold Wegold 0 0 reduce performance if casting is done in the ceramic crucible ECO Gold Wegold...

Page 36: ...150 130 1450 Wirobond LFC Bego 150 Wironit Bego 50 40 1520 Wironit Bego 50 Wironit hard extra Bego 50 80 35 66 1420 Wironit hard extraBego 50 80 Wironium Bego 50 40 1470 Wironium Bego 50 Wiroplus NF Bego 50 40 1470 Wiroplus NF Bego 50 Wisil M Austenal 200 170 1530 Wisil M Austenal 200 Trendgold VT 305 EM Trendgold 0 0 1150 at 850 Vacuum In Trendgold VT 305 Trendgold 0 palladium alloys casting if p...

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