Frequently Asked Questions

Autocaster™ Continuous Casting Systems

Autocaster FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions and Knowledgeabase for Autocaster Continuous Casting Systems.

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How Do I Replace a Siemens Inverter with a Yaskawa J1000 Inverter? 98
How Do I Replace a Siemens Inverter With a Yaskawa GA500 Inverter? 53
Setting up a Printer on an Autocaster Touchscreen 137
Top Mount Ground Hopper Setup 92
Replacing an Eaton – Cutler Hammer Inverter Motor drive with a Yaskawa J1000 Motor Drive 84
Shutting Down an Autocaster for an extended period of time 91
Autocaster System Setting Protection in an Autocaster Economizer 76
Heat Exchanger Plate Gap for Autocaster 61
Determining proper Autocaster Auger/Pump/Gearbox Sizes 58
How to Calibrate an Autocaster 61
Change Siemens MM320 Inverter Drive Parameters 73
Measure Siemens MM420 Inverter Electrical Current 71
Mixing Auger Variable Speed Adjustment 58
How to Clear Clogged Veining Injectors 60
Controlling Autocaster Resin Temperature 52
How to Enter a Recipe on the Autocaster RC 67
How Do I Troubleshoot Resin Heating Problems? 53
What Type of O-Ring Material Should I Use in my Autocaster? 51
Heater Not Heating Resin in Autocaster 65
Not getting the Correct Amount of Resin or Filler in my Autocaster 57
Wear Signs of an Autocaster Base Color Pump 79
Effects of using Lightweight Filler with an Autocaster 61
How Do I Resolve Base Color Flow Issues in my Autocaster? 66
How to Replace an Autocaster PLC Battery 57
How do I Clean an Autocaster Heat Exchanger? 71
Repair Autocaster Check Valve 60
How Do I Setup the Resin Pressure Sensor in my Autocaster? 97
Recommended Gear Oil for Baldor Gear Reducers 54
How Do I Calibrate a Flow Sensor in my Autocaster? 107
Why do I Keep Getting a Catalyst Flow Disturbance Warning Message? 66
Why Won't The Machine Reset After a Serious Alarm? 67
How Do I Obtain the best Vacuum Performance with my Vacuum Autocaster? 54
Autocaster Shutting Down or Alarming of an Overpressure 51
How to use the Autocaster Veining Injectors 73
How Do I Determine The Correct Drive Factor in my Autocaster? 75
Programming the Temperature Controller in my Autocaster Basic machine 55
How Do I Recalibrate the Touch on a MP37x Screen? 51
What Do The Recipe Percentages Represent on an Autocaster? 50
How Do I Replace a 2-Wire Sensor with a 3- or 4-Wire Sensor in an Autocaster? 66
How Do I Replace my Norgren Solenoid with a SMC Solenoid? 53
Measure Current on a Siemens G110 Inverter 63
How do I Replace or Adjust an Autocaster Main Auger? 78
How to assemble an Autocaster Resin Pump or Base Color Pump 60
How Do I Retrofit My Old Catalyst Pump to the New Style Pump? 60
How Do I Replace the original Eaton (Cutler-Hammer) Overload on the RhinoCaster with another Overload? 83
Why Am I Getting Intermittent Connection Errors and #### for Number Displays? 69
How Do I Adjust the Catalyst Pressure Sensor in my Autocaster? 77