KDF Neo Super Cascom Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before using the KDF Neo Super Cascom, please read 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

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before using the KDF Neo Super Cascom, please read 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ■ Safety Precautions ■ Standard Accessories ■ Descriptions of Component Parts ■ Front View Parts and Descriptions ● Back View Parts and Descriptions ● ● Operation Panel and its Functions Preparations before Use ■ Power Requirement ● Location & Environment ●...
Page 3: Safety Precautions P1
Safety Precautions ■ We recommend you to follow these instructions for proper use. The safety precautions contained herein and the accompanying icons are provided for the safe use of this machine and to prevent injuries and loss on material resources. Please read them carefully prior to your actual machine operation.
Page 4 WARNING In the event when there is smoke, abnormal odors or sounds, unplug immediately and contact the dealer for repairs. Continued use may cause electric shock or fire. We recommend you not to attempt repairs yourself. Unplug In the event when water or debris enters the machine, unplug immediately and contact the dealer for advice.
Page 5 CAUTION Plug the main power cord into power outlet completely. The plug may heat up and cause fire or burns if not completely plugged in. In addition, if the metal part of plug is touched while the plug is not fully plugged in, electric Required shock may result.
Page 6: Standard Accessories P4
Used to clean debris and dusts out of muffle chamber → Instruction Manual 1booklet Operation manual with precautions for safe and proper uses of the Neo Super Cascom unit Casting Manual 1booklet Instruction and tips on casting technique for the Neo Super Cascom unit.
Page 7: Descriptions Of Component Parts P5
Descriptions of Component Parts ■ Front View Parts ● Operation Panel Argon Gas Nozzle and Descriptions Casting Counter Chamber Pressure Gauge Argon Pressure Gauge Chamber Lid Handle Argon Flow Meter Muffle Chamber Argon Adjustment Knob Locking Arm Power Switch Pocket Pager Chamber Lid Handle Used to open and close the chamber lid by hand.
Page 8: Back View Parts And Descriptions P6
● Back View Parts and Descriptions Exhaust Air Filter Drain Filter Argon Gas Hose Inlet Compressed Air Inlet Vacuum Pump Hose Inlet Vacuum Pump Fuse Power Cord Vacuum Pump Power Outlet Exhaust Air Filter A port to release pressure from chamber when you perform casting. Periodic cleaning is recommended.
Page 9: Operation Panel And Its Functions P7
● Operation Panel and Auto Program Parameter 4 Digit Display its Functions 2 Digit Display Indication Lamp Process Indicator 2 Digit Display Displays parameters such as current program course number, casting count of ceramic crucible and original program course that you want to duplicate. 4 Digit Display Displays unit of measure for each indication shown on the display.
Page 10: Preparations Before Use P8
Connection Note We recommend you to use our optional vacuum pump, DDP-40 or KD-VP. The use of a vacuum pump other than that of KDF brand may not work effective machine functions and may even cause machine malfunctions. - 8 -...
Page 11: Pocket Pager Installation P9
● Pocket Pager Insert the pager provided into the slot located on the front bottom right side Installation of the unit. Insert with magnet side in. The top/bottom configuration is not important. Note There is a magnetic latch inside the slot. Make sure to insert fully and engage the magnetic latch.
Page 12: Programming On Auto Program Mode P10
2. Manual Program Mode This mode is to input each parameter necessary for casting by hand. Programming on Using the auto program mode, we will program the following parameters on ● Auto Program Mode the program course No.15 to store. Ex.
Page 13 ● Programming on Using the manual programming mode, we will program the following Manual Program Mode parameters on course No.24 to store the example. Ex. Co-Cr Alloy for Metal Plate Star Temp. 2282 1250  ℃) Melt Temp. 2660 1460 ...
Page 14: Program Check And Modification P12
● Program Check and The stored program check and modification are available in the following Modification manner. 1. Press the button to choose the desired course number that you want ∧∨ to check or modify. 2. Press the PROGRAMMING button and the lamp of the Start Temp. on the Process Indicator will blink and Start Temp.
Page 15 ● Melting with When you melt alloy and cast using a ceramic crucible, we do not recommend Ceramic Crucible you to use the ceramic crucible over the maximum allowed casting cycles. Do not insert red hot crucible into the crucible counter. This causes the trouble.
Page 16: Other Functions While The Unit Is In Melting Mode P14
● Melting with When you use carbon crucibles, there is no need to check the cycle count. Carbon Crucible 1. Insert alloy into a carbon crucible and set the crucible into muffle in place to press the MELT button. 2. Once Cast Temp is achieved and Hold Time is over, chime will sound to notify that the alloy is ready for casting.
Page 17: Program Duplication Mode P15
Program Duplication Mode ■ This function is used when you want to copy a program to another program memory slot. The following example shows to transfer the program on course 12 to course 25. 1. Press the button in stand-by mode to display course ∧∨...
Page 18 ・ Other chime volume Finish chime of Hold Time and Power On entry chime volumes are available to set. Display Default Value   Press the button to display the desired value on the 4 digit display ∧∨ and press the OK button to enter and to shift to the next program parameter.
Page 19: Life Span Of Ceramic And Carbon Crucible P17
Life Span of Ceramic and Carbon Crucible ■ Ceramic Crucibles Ceramic crucibles are mainly used for melting Co-Cr alloys, Ni-Cr alloys and Palladium Pd for porcelain bonding alloys that require high melting temperature. The ceramic crucible life is variably affected by the type of alloy, melting temperature and melting time.
Page 20: Stop Button P18
7. After that, the pager will chime 3 times at 10 seconds intervals to urge casting operation. 8. If the STOP button is not pressed within 15 minutes of cast chime, the pager will cease operating. STOP Button A temporary stop of preliminary chime ●...
Page 21: Drain Filter Check P19
● Drain Filter Check Press the button at the bottom of drain filter (← marked on the right to drain the moisture gathered inside the drain filter. We recommend you to drain the moisture each time before using the unit, regardless of the amount of moisture collected.
Page 22 ● Maintenance of Muffle In case to clean the stuck metal and the debris on the surface of muffle and to replace the consumables, we recommend you to refer to the following diagram. Note Make sure that main power is off and muffle heat is sufficiently low before you start. Cross Recessed Screw ①...
Page 23 Trouble Shootings ■ When you find your unit is in trouble, we recommend you to check the problem with those guides listed below before you send out for repair. If the guide below does not solve the problem, contact the nearest dealer or manufacturer.
Page 24: Error Messages P22
Error Messages ■ When the error codes shown below are displayed we recommend you to contact the manufacturer. The following errors may sometimes be displayed in cases when there is extreme interference. Please turn off the unit and on again to see if the error code persists. The followings are considered to be possible sources of interference.
Page 25: Main Specifications P23
45g 1.6 Oz. ～ ( ～ ℃) 2301 W.205th Street, Suite 107, Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.A. TEL 310-320-6633 FAX 310-320-6116 e-mail : sales@kdfus.com 130 Ishigohri-cho, Ohyake, Yamashinaku, Kyoto 607-8187, Japan TEL 81-75-571-1000 FAX 81-75-572-9000 e-mail denken@kdf.co.jp ： - 23 -...