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V.I.C.
9 Tabletop Casting Machine
™
for Solid Flasks
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new V.I.C. 9! This convenient tabletop vacuum investing and casting system will
provide you with top-quality, reliable casting capabilities for many years, given reasonable care and routine maintenance.
To assure safe operation and to maximize its benefits, read this manual completely before operating your V.I.C. 9.
Vacuum casting is an efficient, flexible method of casting. With V.I.C. 9, you can cast both small and large parts and cast any
size flask interchangeably. Vacuum casting with your V.I.C. 9 is safer than centrifugal casting and provides excellent results,
allowing fewer gas inclusions and less shrinkage porosity.
Side-draw
bell Jar
Hose
table
Easy-to-read
vacuum gauge
Front-lift, easy-
open cabinet
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110-volt model
220-volt model
Vacuum pad
705-107
705-107/220
Casting pad
Toggle
cast/invest
switch
Toggle
power
control
Non-slip
rubber feet
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Summary of Contents for Rio Grande V.I.C. 9
- Page 1 To assure safe operation and to maximize its benefits, read this manual completely before operating your V.I.C. 9. Vacuum casting is an efficient, flexible method of casting. With V.I.C. 9, you can cast both small and large parts and cast any size flask interchangeably.
- Page 2 Carton 2 contains: Close cabinet. • Bell jar Attach bell jar hose at the back of the V.I.C. 9 cabinet and to the side of the bell jar. Tighten the hose clamps onto the fittings with a standard screwdriver. Place the investing table vacuum pad and bell jar on the larger investing table platform.
- Page 3 Investing and casting are processes that require forethought and precautions. Planning for every step Please Note: Visit riogrande.com or see your Rio Grande Tools of the investing and casting processes in your shop is a & Equipment catalog for all the proper safety accessories—...
- Page 4 To drain the water from your vacuum pump, position your V.I.C. 9 at the edge of the work table, open the drain spout and let water run out (it will be mixed with oil and appear foamy).
- Page 5 page 5 V.I.C 9 Tabletop Casting Machine ™ How To Determine Metal Weight for Wax Trees Knowing how to determine the correct metal weight for each wax tree before you cast ensures that you melt the right amount of metal for your cast, making your casting process more cost-effective and more reliable. PROCEDURE: SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: 24KY = 19.32...
- Page 6 page 6 V.I.C 9 Tabletop Casting Machine ™ Casting Steps 11. Maintain a vacuum on the flask for 30–45 seconds while the metal in the flask solidifies. To season a new crucible, place a small amount of Matt’s 12. Release the vacuum by switching to the “Invest” Casting Flux™...
- Page 7 To Change the Vacuum Oil: and replace the cap on the bottom of the vacuum Position the V.I.C. 9 at the edge of the work table, so that chamber. the drain spout extends just over the edge of the table.
- Page 8 702-155 Vacuum line filter 705-169 Casting pad 705-163 Casting table screen 705-168 Investing pad 705-165 Rio vacuum oil 706-020 High-heat fiber 705-181 Rio flushing oil 706-017 Rubber boot (vacuum chamber) 705-177 ©2016 Rio Grande, Inc. All rights reserved. 800.545.6566 www.riogrande.com...
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