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230 Casting System Accessories and replacement parts Stand 1.9. 03 A 31
Recognizing the point of casting
After igniting the electric arc, the melting process can be
monitored through the darkened viewing window.
At low output settings, the second darkened window can
be pushed aside in order to improve the visual monitoring.
Attention: At a higher output > 50%, the second safety
viewing glass has to remain, otherwise eye damage may
occur due to the bright beam of light.
Melting process:
Controlling the output
The power output of the casting machine is controlled by
an inverter from 5% to 100% by use of a potentiometer.
The predetermined output setting does not only depend on
the melting temperature of the alloy, but also the quantity
of the casting metal.
Due to excessive cooling down of the casting muffle, the
melting time should not exceed 40–50 seconds. An auto-
matic safety device tips the crucible after a maximum of
90 seconds.
The suggestions that are mentioned with reference to the
output settings, and depending on the melting amount,
represent rough guidelines. The output may deviate at
different melting temperatures. At the same time, the
condition of the melting electrode influences the perfor-
mance of the electric arc.
Electrodes that become dull after many castings decrease
the performance.
If necessary, the output can be corrected either up or down
during the melting process.
Average setting “non-precious metal”: 50%
Average setting “precious metal”: 15%
Melt Quantity Melt Output
Non-precious
alloys 1 casting piece –6 g approx. 30–35%
up to 2 casting pieces 6 –12 g approx. 40%
3 to 6 casting pieces 13–36 g approx. 50%
7 to 8 casting pieces 37–48 g approx. 55%
9 casting pieces 49 –54 g approx. 60–65%
Precious alloys up to approx. 10 g approx. 10%
10 g – 30 g approx. 15%
30 g – 50 g approx. 20%
50 g – 70 g approx. 25%
70 g – 95 g approx. 30–35%
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