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- Page 1 VPC pure Vacuum & Pressure Casting Unit Translation of the Original Operating Instructions Schultheiss GmbH │ Römerstraße 21 │ 71296 Heimsheim │ Germany Phone +49 (0)7033 309 878 0 │ info@schultheiss-gmbh.de │ www.schultheiss-gmbh.de Version: 1 (16.05.2022) │ DOC000159...
- Page 2 We expressly reserve the right to make any changes to the product. The original operating instructions were created in German. Our general terms and conditions apply. © All rights belong to Schultheiss GmbH. These instructions are valid for the following models: – VPC pure...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions VPC pure Table of Contents Safety ................5 Symbols in this Manual ..........5 Intended Use ..............7 Safety Devices .............7 Attached Safety Markings ..........8 Residual Risks .............9 1.5.1 Danger due to Magnetic Field .........9 1.5.2 Danger due to Electrical Current ......9 1.5.3... - Page 4 Operating Instructions VPC pure Selecting the Casting Program (Automatic Mode) ..29 7.3.1 Adding a New Program OR Changing the Parameters ................30 Performing a Casting Cycle in Automatic Mode ...31 7.4.1 Overview of a Casting Cycle .........33 7.4.2 Starting the Casting Cycle ........35 7.4.3...
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Page 5: Safety
Operating Instructions VPC pure Safety Symbols in this Manual The safety instructions in this manual are marked with symbols. The safety instructions are introduced by signal words that express the extent of the hazard. D A N GER ! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an imminently dangerous situation which may lead to death or severe injury if not avoided. - Page 6 Operating Instructions VPC pure Special Safety Instructions In order to draw attention to particular dangers, the following symbols are used in safety notices: Prohibition: No access for persons with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators Warning: Dangerous electrical voltage Warning: Hand injuries...
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Page 7: Intended Use
Operating Instructions VPC pure Intended Use The Vacuum & Pressure Casting Unit VPC pure is designed for casting jewelry moulds in flange flasks or cylindrical flasks or to grain metal in the granulating station. The printing system is designed for temperature-controlled interiors (→... -
Page 8: Attached Safety Markings
Operating Instructions VPC pure Attached Safety Markings W A RN IN G! Danger from illegible signs! Over time, labels and signs may become dirty or otherwise unrecognizable, so that dangers cannot be detected, and necessary operating instructions cannot be followed. Thereby a risk of injury arises. -
Page 9: Residual Risks
Operating Instructions VPC pure Residual Risks The machine is manufactured according to the state of the art. Nevertheless, residual risks remain, which require action. The following lists the residual risks and the resulting behavior and measures. 1.5.1 Danger due to Magnetic Field... -
Page 10: Danger Due To Hot Substances
Operating Instructions VPC pure 1.5.3 Danger due to Hot Substances W A RN IN G! Risk of injury and burning due to hot substances! During heating of the melting material, components and the melting material inside the melting chamber become very hot, and the operator may burn fingers/ hands/body parts when touching them. -
Page 11: Danger Due To Compressed Air
Operating Instructions VPC pure 1.5.6 Danger due to Compressed Air C A U T ION ! Risk of injury due to compressed air! The machine requires compressed air for operation. The working pressure of the machine is at 3 bar. -
Page 12: Personnel Requirements
Operating Instructions VPC pure Personnel Requirements W A RN IN G! Risk of injury in case of inadequate qualification of personnel! If unqualified personnel carry out work on the machine, dangers arise which can cause injuries and material damage. –... -
Page 13: Personal Protective Equipment
Operating Instructions VPC pure Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment helps protect people from negative impacts on their safety and health. Personnel must wear personal protective equipment while working on and with the machine, as referred to in the individual sections of this manual. -
Page 14: Overview
Operating Instructions VPC pure Overview Machine Assembly & Operating Elements Figure 1: Machine overview, front & rear side Main switch 12 Lid/Cover Nameplate 13 Power connection Touch display 14 USB port Stop & Start buttons 15 Ethernet connection Protective covers 16 Vacuum pump power connect. -
Page 15: Nameplate
The nameplate is located on the right side of the machine next to the main switch. It shows the most important technical data and the serial number of the machine. Figure 2: Nameplate VPC pure (example) 15 │ 48 Schultheiss GmbH │ DOC000159... -
Page 16: Transport & Storage
(ShockWatch®) for visible damage immediately on receipt. Damage must be recorded in written and image form and then immediately reported to the transport company and Schultheiss. Before commencing transport, secure the transport box against falling over with suitable securing devices on the lifting and transport equipment, which are designed for the transport box weight including that of the machine (approx. -
Page 17: Unpacking The Machine
Operating Instructions VPC pure Unpacking the Machine Recommendation: Use a team of two to unpack the machine. Please proceed as follows to unpack the machine: 1. Ensure there is enough free space around the transport box. 2. Unwrap the machine. -
Page 18: Installation
Operating Instructions VPC pure Installation Setting Up 4.1.1 Requirements for the Installation Location Please observe the requirements for the installation site listed below in order to provide the best conditions for correctly operating the machine: – Separate room away from other work being performed. -
Page 19: Connecting The Machine
Operating Instructions VPC pure Connecting the Machine 4.2.1 Connecting the Compressed Air Supply C A U T ION ! Risk of injury due to compressed air! The machine requires compressed air for operation. There is a risk of injury due to improper handling of compressed air. -
Page 20: Connecting The Cooling Water Supply
Operating Instructions VPC pure 4.2.3 Connecting the Cooling Water Supply N O TE! Cooling water must be free of suspended matter. If it is possible that the cooling water is polluted, it is generally advisable to install a large-surface water filter in the water supply line (the inductor tubes have a small diameter through which the cooling water must flow). -
Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply
A damaged mains cable must not be used for establishing the power supply of the machine. The VPC pure uses 400V AC, 16/19A (depending on version), 50/60Hz, 3˜ L1, L2, L3, N, PE, Cekon plug. Please proceed as follows to establish the power supply: 1. -
Page 22: Emergency Shutdown
Operating Instructions VPC pure Emergency Shutdown In an emergency, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the mains plug. 2. Determine the cause for the emergency shutdown. If a fault exists, the fault needs to be rectified before operation can be resumed. -
Page 23: Initial Commissioning
Operating Instructions VPC pure Initial Commissioning Checking the Water System for Leaks The cooling water supply line can now be opened to test the water system for leaks. Water must be discharged without pressure. If there is pressure at the... -
Page 24: Checking The Direction Of Rotation Of The Vacuum Pump
Operating Instructions VPC pure Checking the Direction of Rotation of the Vacuum Pump Make sure that the vacuum pump is filled with the correct quality and quantity of vacuum oil. To check the direction of rotation of the vacuum pump it is required to start the vacuum pump. -
Page 25: Performing Leak Detection
Operating Instructions VPC pure Performing Leak Detection Proceed as follows to perform a leak detection of the machine: 1. Switch on the machine. → Chapter 7.1 2. Open the compressed air supply. 3. Select the operation mode «Manual». → Chapter 7.2 4. -
Page 26: Installing The Melting Crucible
Operating Instructions VPC pure Installing the Melting Crucible Please proceed as follows to install the melting crucible in the machine: 1. Open the lid/cover of the machine by grabbing the opening knob of the lid/cover. 2. Check that the sealing rod support is turned to the side. - Page 27 Operating Instructions VPC pure 16. Re-adjust the position of the crucible if necessary. Adjust a distance of 3mm between the collet chuck clamp and the sealing rod support. Height can be adjusted with the thread of the sealing rod. Tighten the screw of the collet chuck clamp to fix this position.
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Page 28: Operation
Operating Instructions VPC pure Operation Switching On the Machine Proceed as follows to switch on the machine: 1. Prerequisite: The machine has already been fully connected. → Chapter 4.2 2. Turn the main switch to position «I» (On). The operating system is booting. -
Page 29: Selecting The Casting Program (Automatic Mode)
Operating Instructions VPC pure Selecting the Casting Program (Automatic Mode) Proceed as follows to select the desired casting program: 1. If already pre-set, select the respective program on the display by touching on the desired line. You can view the set parameters details of the selected program... -
Page 30: Adding A New Program Or Changing The Parameters
Operating Instructions VPC pure 7.3.1 Adding a New Program OR Changing the Parameters Proceed as follows to add a new program OR to change the parameters of an existing program: 1. From the program selection overview: Press either the «Add »... -
Page 31: Performing A Casting Cycle In Automatic Mode
Operating Instructions VPC pure Performing a Casting Cycle in Automatic Mode D A N GER! Risk of injury or death of a person due to electro- magnetic interferences! During operation, an electromagnetic field could be emitted and interfere with medical implanted devices (pacemakers and implanted defibrillators). - Page 32 Operating Instructions VPC pure N O TE! We recommend wearing protective goggles during all operation steps of the machine to prevent the eyes from splashing liquid materials or other harmful effects on the eyes. N O TE! We recommend wearing foundry gloves during all operation steps of the machine to prevent fingers and hands from hot substances and high temperatures.
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Page 33: Overview Of A Casting Cycle
Operating Instructions VPC pure 7.4.1 Overview of a Casting Cycle The casting cycle is divided into several process steps. Each step requires a condition and/or an action, which have to be performed by the operator or by the machine itself. - Page 34 Operating Instructions VPC pure Action: The operator has to close the flask chamber. Action: The operator has to press the green Start button to lock the flask chamber. Action: The machine will lock and seal the flask chamber. Step 7 - System Sealed...
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Page 35: Starting The Casting Cycle
Operating Instructions VPC pure 7.4.2 Starting the Casting Cycle Proceed as follows to start the casting cycle: 1. In “Program Selection” OR “Program Parameters Configuration”, press the «Start » button in the lower right corner to start the casting cycle. -
Page 36: Inserting The Flask Into The Flask Chamber
Operating Instructions VPC pure 7.4.4 Inserting the Flask into the Flask Chamber W A RN IN G ! Risk of injury and burning due to hot sealing rod! During a casting cycle, the sealing rod becomes very hot, and the operator may burn fingers/hands/body parts when touching the rod. -
Page 37: Removing The Flask Out Of The Flask Chamber
Operating Instructions VPC pure 4. Close the flask chamber. By starting the closing movement of the flask chamber, the flask will be lowered down automatically to enable the full closing of the chamber. 5. Press the green Start button to lock the flask chamber. - Page 38 Operating Instructions VPC pure W A RN IN G! Risk of injury due to hot surfaces! During heating of the melting material, the protective covers may become hot, and the operator may burn fingers/hands/body parts when touching them. There is a burning hazard of fingers/hands/body parts.
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Page 39: Performing A Casting Cycle In Manual Mode
Operating Instructions VPC pure Performing a Casting Cycle in Manual Mode In Manual Mode, you can manually perform a casting cycle. To do so, you can activate/deactivate the respective functions indicated on the buttons by pressing the respective buttons. You can set the temperature values and pressure values by pressing on the respective buttons to input the targets values. -
Page 40: Machine Information
Operating Instructions VPC pure Machine Information 7.6.1 Sensors Proceed as follows to open the menu level «Sensors»: 1. Open the information bar on the left side of the display by pressing the «Info » button. 2. Press the «Sensor » button to open the menu level. -
Page 41: Diagnose
Operating Instructions VPC pure 7.6.2 Diagnose Proceed as follows to open the menu level «Diagnose»: 1. Open the information bar on the left side of the display by pressing the «Info » button. 2. Press the «Diagnose » button to open the menu level. -
Page 42: General Settings Of The Machine
Operating Instructions VPC pure General Settings of the Machine Proceed as follows to select the «General» settings of the machine: 1. Open the menu disc on the top right corner by pressing the » button. « 2. Select the «Settings »... -
Page 43: Casting With Differential Pressure
Operating Instructions VPC pure Casting with Differential Pressure The differential pressure regulates the pressure and by that the gas volume which remains is the casting tree (over the flask), during the metal is flowing into the casting tree. By the second where the metal is flowing into the casting tree, the metal volume replaces the gas volume in the casting tree. -
Page 44: Decommissioning
Operating Instructions VPC pure Decommissioning Shutting Down the Machine N O TE! Do not shut down the machine by switching off the mains switch only! Before switching off the mains switch, there are a few steps to shut down the control system of the VPC pure correctly. -
Page 45: Maintenance & Repair
Operating Instructions VPC pure Maintenance & Repair Maintenance or repair work may be done by Schultheiss Customer Service only. Information about maintenance contracts, maintenance intervals and general information about all aspects of maintenance is available directly from Schultheiss or its distributors. -
Page 46: Disassembly & Disposal
Operating Instructions VPC pure Disassembly & Disposal 10.1 Disassemble the Machine D A N GER ! Danger to life due to electric current! Coming into contact with live components runs the risk of death due to electrocution. – Before starting disassembly work, the power supply must be finally disconnected. -
Page 47: Dispose Of The Machine
Dispose of individual machine parts as intended through your local recycling depot or approved specialist companies. For a list of materials used, please contact Schultheiss. Alternatively, you can return the machine directly to Schultheiss for final disposal. 47 │ 48... -
Page 48: Technical Details
Operating Instructions VPC pure Technical Details 11.1 Operating Data Ambient Temperature [°C] +10 to +35 Storage Temperature [°C] -10 to +70 Max. Humidity *All values are approximate. 11.2 Dimensions & Weights Width [mm] Height [mm] 1300 Depth [mm] Weight [kg] *All values are approximate.
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