Wieland AGC Micro Plus Operating Instructions Manual page 52

6 6 . . P P o o s s s s i i b b l l e e f f a a u u l l t t s s a a n n d d t t r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g
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The power levels were set too low.
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The power levels are directly related to the
calculated gold electrolyte volume.
Make a note of the correct power level for each
part, in order to set them correctly before the
process commences. (see deposition data).
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see Section 9.
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A power failure occurred during the electro-
forming process.
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see Sections 2 and 3 (error codes)
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An excess of contact adhesive has formed an
insulating layer on the copper rod.
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Use a scalpel to clean the copper rod all
the way to the plaster die before applying the
conductive silver varnish.
There are gaps in the surface of the crown coping.
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The surface to be electroformed was not
properly coated with conductive silver varnish
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see Section 2.
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The part was in contact with the beaker.
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Ensure that there is always an adequate
gap between the plaster die and the beaker.
The plaster dies have fallen off.
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Either too little or the wrong contact adhesive
was used, or the contact holes were too big.
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Ensure that the plaster die is securely fixed
to the copper rod.
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The conductive silver varnish was not applied to
the section between the plaster die and the
copper rod, and the copper rod is corroded.
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Ensure that approx. 1 cm of conductive
silver varnish is applied to the copper rod and
that the shrink-fit tubing is applied at a distance
of max. 1 mm from the plaster die.
If the faults cannot be rectified with the aid of these
instructions, please contact WIELAND EDELMETALLE or
your authorized dealer.
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