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- Page 1 Heracast ® Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Original equipment ............................10 Structure and function ..........................10 Control and display elements ..........................10 5.1.1 Description “Total view Heracast iQ” ......................... 10 5.1.2 Description “Interface” ............................ 11 5.1.3 Description “Supply connections” ........................11 5.1.4 Description “Front panel with control keys and display” ..................12 5.1.5 Description “Partial view open chamber”... - Page 4 Compressed air ..............................37 16.2 Water circulation ............................. 37 16.3 Terminal assignment ............................38 Alloys ................................. 39 Control information Heracast iQ ........................40 Service ............................... 41 19.1 Service agents / Contact in the countries ......................41 Document history ............................42...
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Page 5: Scope Of Applicability
Author 42415SCH These working instructions apply to: Order No. Type Features Date 66004331 Heracast iQ integrated water cooling and vacuum pump 2015-08 / 66036086/02 Designation and type of machine Designation of the machine: Type of machine: Serial number.: Induction casting machine Heracast iQ... -
Page 6: Instructions On Using The Unit Safely
Instructions on using the unit safely 1.4.1 Explanation of Symbols Symbol Accompanying word(s) Explanation CAUTION! Safety-relevant chapters and sections in these working instructions have been marked with this symbol. NOTE! Information within the working instructions on the optimum use of the unit. HOT SURFACE! Hot surface risk of getting burned. -
Page 7: Unit Book
Heraeus Kulzer service agents or by personnel adequately trained by the manufacturer. Heraeus Kulzer GmbH will not accept any liability for damage to the unit resulting from inexpert repair which has not been performed by Heraeus Kulzer service agents or if no original spare parts/accessory parts have been used during the exchange of... -
Page 8: Use In Accordance With Specifications
Don‘t place any objects under the chamber! Use in accordance with specifications The induction casting machine Heracast iQ is a laboratory unit for casting all precious metal and almost all non-precious and CoCr alloys for dental applications with a liquidus temperature of 500 °C up to > 1600 °C. -
Page 9: Working Rules
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Working rules CAUTION! Personal protective equipment such as hand, face and body protection must be worn; jewellery must be taken off prior to working. CAUTION! Do not use the unit for the following activities: The unit must not be used for melting and casting beryllium-containing alloys (hazardous to health!). -
Page 10: Original Equipment
6 pcs ceramic crucibles for CL-IG / IM / I95 / Heracast iQ / EC pack 6 pcs ceramic crucibles NPM-crucibles for CL-IG / IM / I95 / Heracast iQ / EC 1 x Crucible box CL-IG / IM / I95 / Heracast iQ / EC... -
Page 11: Description "Interface
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® 5.1.2 Description “Front panel with control keys and display” Display Adjustment knob Keyboard Main switch 5.1.3 Description “Interface” Port (RS 232 is used only for servicing) -
Page 12: Description "Supply Connections
5.1.4 Description “Supply connections“ Mains connection Compressed air connection Graduated viewing glass for cooling water level 16 Connection to fill/empty the cooling water tank Fans Rear limit switch... -
Page 13: Description "Partial View Open Chamber
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® 5.1.5 Description “Partial view open chamber” Viewing glass casting chamber Ceramic crucible Graphite insert Shielding plate Mould support Chamber gasket Mould Adjustable screw for size of mould 27 Clamping device, guide and snap-in locking device for fixation of the mould Location and installation Transport Carefully transport the unit horizontally to prevent the pump oil from leaking and damaging the unit. Packings and units must not be stacked! Shocks must be avoided! If there is a risk of frost during the transportation of the unit, all of the cooling water must be removed from the unit. -
Page 14: Set-Up
Operating instructions Casting Machine - Heracast iQ Set-up Please screw one of the handle on the casting chamber. Location: Table with load bearing capacity of at least 80 kg. Table area: (w x h x d) 100 x 50 x 60 cm. -
Page 15: Compressed Air Supply
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Compressed air supply NOTE! The compressed air must be clean and dry! Line pressure min. 4 bar, max. 7 bar! Higher line pressure (even short-term) can result in damage to the inner valves! To avoid this, an optional pressure reducer filter combination must be used. Order No. 66005499. The pressure reducer includes accessories for unit mounting or wall mounting. -
Page 16: Operations
Operations The following pages are to provide basic information and hints which are essential for successful and error-free working. Please observe the order of the working steps. Mostly, casting errors can not be attributed to the machine. Normal production mode The staple is monitored for safety during closing, the closing lever must thereby be closed over dead centre. -
Page 17: Errors And Causes
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Errors and causes If a malfunction occurs during the test run or during operation, the error is shown in the display: Error resp. warning message Warning Error Time delay UDC too high > 210 V >... - Page 18 Error resp. warning message Warning Error Time delay Monitoring (control) of energy Automatic deactivation after Calculated by formula 300000 Ws = 300 kWs (e.g. 2 KW 2:30 min) Check pressure sensor If during self test or in auto- matic test mode, an ambient pressure of <...
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Page 19: Working With The Heracast Iq
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Working with the Heracast iQ Working with the Heracast iQ After switching on and successful completion of the Auto-Test, the user is automatically directed to the main menu. In this After switching on and successful completion of the Auto-Test, the user is automatically directed to the main menu. -
Page 20: Setup Menu (Diagram)
The main melt can always be carried out automatically or manually. – Automatic main melt / automatic turning chamber is motor-driven turned (after a given or calculated delay time). – Manual main melt / manual turning chamber is turned motor-driven (decision of the operator). The decision for automatic or manual operation mode depends on various factors and is finally made by the operator depending on the alloy that is used. -
Page 21: Service Menu (Diagram)
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Setup menu (diagram) Service menu (diagram) SERVICE Serial number Manufac. date Software version Check number Password input (not editable) (not editable) (not editable) (not editable) Password Password Password Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 User 00000 Service XXXXX Manufac. -
Page 22: Description Table 2. "Service
Table 2. Service Parameter Manual test Autom. Test Survey of Adjust Putting into Update mode mode errors operation Operating hours P-scheduled Auto-Test Survey of errors Basic position Serial number Update Counter total V-scheduled Casting position Manufact. date Counter since Pressure PDC:W Software version Min. -
Page 23: Melting And Casting
The technical procedure is described in the following. For alloy-specific application information, see paragraph 10 “Alloys”. General NOTE! Please request information brochures on casting according to the Heraeus system. Heraeus spruing system NOTE! Information can be found in paragraph 11 “Spruing system” of these working instructions. Suitable investment materials NOTE! No graphite-containing investment materials must be used. -
Page 24: Casting
Casting After premelting, the mould is rapidly placed in the casting chamber and locked in place (ideally approx. 20 – 40 seconds); the chamber is closed and the melting process is started by pressing the key “HS auto.” or “HS man.” NOTE! The interruption between pre- and main melt should not exceed one minute to prevent the melt and the mould from cooling down too much. -
Page 25: Alloys
Melt without melting powder pellet! In the Heracast iQ the melting powder pellets are used in exactly the reverse order as in the CL-G, CL-G 77, G 94, G 97 and Heracast RC S/L, since the alloys are melted under vacuum which leads to reduced formation of protective gas. -
Page 26: Titanium And Aluminium-Containing Alloys
10.4 Titanium and aluminium-containing alloys Generally, it is possible to cast such alloys in the Heracast iQ. The alloy components titanium and aluminium exhibit a strong tendency towards oxidation on the surface during the melting process which is intensified through the oxygen supply when inserting the muffle. The oxide layer may impede or even prevent the alloy from filling. The following measures (working steps) are suitable to reduce the formation of oxide and to support the filling behaviour: Increase the preheating temperature of the muffle by 50 °C. Minimum quantity of alloy: 15 – 20 g. -
Page 27: Enter New Alloys
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® 10.5.1 Enter new alloys For this purpose turn the adjusting knob to the left or the right until the marking “ ” marks the desired dataset. To enter a new dataset press the “Edit” key. For this purpose turn the adjusting knob to the left or the right until the marking “... - Page 28 “Confirm” Confirm the entered alloy name; entry finalised “< – –” Back a space “– – >” Forward a space “I –>” Insert a space Once an entry is finalised the program automatically jumps to the next option. Enter alloy type The alloy type can be changed by turning the adjustment knob to the left or right. Press the adjustment knob to confirm the selected value. Depending on the alloy type selected the dependent options also change.
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Page 29: Casting Of Alloys
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® 10.5.2 Casting of alloys For this purpose turn the adjusting knob to the left or the right until the marking “ ” marks the desired alloy. Pressing the adjustment knob confirms your selection and guides you to the “Casting menu”. 10.5.3 Deleting datasets For this purpose turn the adjusting knob to the left or the right until the marking “ ”... -
Page 30: Spruing System
Delete all alloys? Are you sure? Back Edit Spruing system Spruing system d = diameter of the sprue in mm d = for ceramic bonding alloys 4.5 - 5.0 mm d = for gold casting alloys 3.5 mm I = length of the spruing Sprues I = d Casting objects... -
Page 31: Melt Characteristics Of Heraenium Alloys
Operating instructions Casting Machine - Heracast iQ Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Heraenium EH: 3 seconds after phase 6 has been reached, turn chamber key “turning” Heraenium NF: see alloy chart, paragraph 10 “Alloys” 11.2 Melt characteristics of Heraenium CE and Heraenium EH 11.2... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Heraeus Kulzer GmbH will not accept any liability for damage – in particular personal injury – resulting from improper mainte- nance or repair work which has not been performed by Heraeus service agents or adequately trained personnel or if no original spare parts or accessory parts have been used during the exchange of parts. -
Page 33: After 30.000 Casting Or After 3 Years
The unit is designed to be operated for 10 years. For the disposal of spare parts or of the unit in Germany, please contact Heraeus Kulzer GmbH in Hanau, Service department, directly. For all other countries, please contact your appropriate local representation. (See paragraph 19 “Service”.) 12.4.1 Disposal of old equipment according to WEEE... -
Page 34: Repair / Maintenance Work
Repair / Maintenance work Repair / Maintenance work CAUTION! CAUTION! The following work includes interventions into the unit and may only be performed by adequately trained The following work includes interventions into the unit and may only be performed by adequately trained service personnel! service personnel! 13.1 Exchanging the pump oil... -
Page 35: Exchanging The Pump Filter
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® 13.2 Exchanging the pump filter 13.2 Exchanging the pump filter The unit must be switched off and unplugged to exchange the pump filter (F)! Open the unit. Carefully remove the pump filter by using pliers (turn to the left). The unit must be switched off and unplugged to exchange the pump filter (F)! Open the unit. Place O-ring over the thread, screw in new filter (clockwise), do not overturn! Carefully remove the pump filter by using pliers (turn to the left). Place O-ring over the thread, screw in new filter (clockwise), do not overturn! 13.3 Exchanging the filter in the valve box... -
Page 36: Technical Data
For the connection to the mains the electrotechnical rules and the technical regulations of the local Electricity Board have to be observed. Cut-out fuse 16 A or automatic circuit breaker C16 A. 15.1 Rating plate 63450 Hanau TYPE: HERACAST IQ Nr.: 24033331-010-007/010011 MAINS VOLT: 230 V / N PE ART.-NR.: 954434 MAINS FREQ.: 50/60 Hz VACUUM: min. -
Page 37: Circuit Diagrams
Operating instructions Casting Machine - Heracast iQ Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Circuit diagrams Circuit diagrams 16.1 Compressed air 16.1 Compressed air Druckluft compressed air air comprimé Ventilblock valve box appareils de distribution Operating instructions Casting Machine - Heracast iQ... -
Page 38: Terminal Assignment
16.3 Terminal assignment 16.3 Terminal assignment +1-A1 AC-Interface C 40-1792-00.S -X18 969444 -X107 -X21 BK BK -W11 +1-A2-X7:4 3x1mm² /2.1 -W10 +1-A2-X7:3 /2.1 Vakuumpumpe VACUUM PUMP +1-M1 +2-Q1 -W17 +1-A4 +1-A5 +1-A3 BN BU Schaltnetzteil 1 Schaltnetzteil 2 Hilfs-Schaltnetzteil 0-100V/12,5A 0-100V/12,5A 24VDC/100VA 959438... -
Page 39: Alloys
Operating instructions Casting Machine Heracast ® Alloys Table 3. Alloy chart Name of alloy Crucible Alloy type Liquidus Delay time Hera PF Graphite + SP Gold casting / Universal 890 °C Hera SG Graphite + SP Gold casting / Universal 895 °C Bio Maingold SG, Hera GG Graphite + SP... -
Page 40: Control Information Heracast Iq
Control information Heracast iQ Table 4. Control information Putting unit into operation Check compressed air supply, Switch on main switch Auto-Test Unit is ready for casting if required, open Casting gold casting Casting high gold content Casting Pd-based alloys Casting NPM / CoCrMo alloys... -
Page 41: Service
Tel. / Phone +81 358 03 21 53, Fax +81 358 03 21 50 Mexiko / Mexico Heraeus Kulzer Mexico S.A. de C.V., Homero 527 – 301 y 302, Col. Pol., 11560 Mexico, D. F. Tel. / Phone +52 55 31 55 49, Fax +52 55 52 55 16 51 Niederlande / The Netherlands Heraeus Kulzer Benelux B.V., Fustweg 5, 2031 CJ Haarlem... -
Page 42: Document History
First edition CI 21.05.2008 Some grammatical corrections 12.10.2009 Heraeus declaration of conformity enclosed, paragraph 1.3 till 1.5 cleared 12.10.2010 New declaration of conformity enclosed, new illustration in paragraph 5.1.3, some changes to the alloy table 3 2011-05 Version 00 New layout. Editorial modifications technical data. - Page 44 Manufacturer: Heraeus Kulzer GmbH Grüner Weg 11 63450 Hanau (Germany)
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