Injection Wax

Directions for Use

Designed for platinum, gold, silver as well as industrial and dental alloys, ACCU Flakes and ACCU Beads injection waxes have set the world standard in precision casting for years. With the lowest ash content available (0.003%), ACCU Flakes and Beads guarantee the cleanest burnout possible. Available in 8 application-specific colors in quick melting flake and bead form. Packaged in 50 lb / 22.67 kg cartons.

1. Fill wax pot and heat to specific injection temperature (see below). It is important not to overheat the wax.

2. Spray both sides of the rubber mold with Mold Release Spray. Open mold fully by bending it backwards in order to reach all areas with the spray. It is not necessary to spray each time before injecting mold.

3. Adjust air pressure on wax injector to between 3 and 10 pounds. Higher pressure can be used if necessary. However, for best results keep pressure under 15 pounds.

4. Put rubber mold into clamp or hold between two plates applying moderate pressure by hand. Insert nozzle into sprue opening in mold. Press mold into nozzle for 5 to 7 seconds. Make sure rubber mold is at 90 degree angle for best results.

5. Wait for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes to allow wax to solidify. Open mold carefully and remove pattern making sure that you do not force the pattern out of the mold.

6. Change wax in Injection pot every 2-3 months. Use Kerr Laboratory Solitine for the cleaning of the wax pot and injection nozzle.

Item Aqua Green Ruby Red Turquoise Blue NYC Pink Flex Plast Blue Tuffy Green Super Pink ACCU Carve Purple

ACCU Flakes 13360 14079 14293 18428 23020 16181 12138 32456

ACCU Beads 33497 33498 33499 33500 33501 33502 33503 33504

Inj. Temp. 65C/150F 65C/150F 65C/150F 68C/155F 68C/155F 73C/165F 65C/150F 79C/174F

Application All purpose, best detail, highest flow, and lowest shrinkage. All purpose, best detail, highest flow, and lowest shrinkage. All purpose, best detail, highest flow, and lowest shrinkage. Highest detail, filagree, easy removal without breakage. Longest shelf life, highest flexibility, metal molds, and stone in place. Large pieces, toughest, eliminates bowing on flat surfaces. Bezel settings, quickest solidification, will not give. Highly carvable, minimal gumming on files and tools.

2009 Kerr Corporation

Injection Wax Technique Tips and Troubleshoot

Condition
Mold Overfills

Cause
Air pressure too high Wax too hot Mold Plates held with uneven pressure / not covering mold Mold held too long at nozzle Air pressure too low Wax not hot enough Nozzle plugged Mold held too tightly Uneven pressure caused by dirty Mold Plates Mold too cold Air pressure too high Wax pot low on wax Wax too hot or too cold Mold held at wrong angle to nozzle

Correction
Reduce air pressure Adjust temperature Hold plates firmly, distributing pressure evenly over entire mold surface Hold for less time Adjust air pressure Adjust temperature Remove and clean Hold without squeezing Clean Mold Plates so surfaces are flat Make air release cuts (vents) in mold Be sure wax pot is more than 1/2 full Warm mold Adjust air pressure Add wax. Be sure wax pot is more than 1/2 full Adjust temperature and stir wax to release trapped air Hold mold on same plane as nozzle

Mold Not Filling

Air Bubbles In Pattern

Wax Brittle

Wax too hot Wax has been reused Molds cooling too long before opening Using inferior wax

Adjust temperature Use new wax Inject fewer molds during cycle production Use a Kerr Injection Wax

Wax Discolored

Wax too hot

Clean wax pot, add new wax

Patterns bend easily, wax sticks to mold

Wax too hot Opening mold too soon or mold too hot

Adjust temperature Prolong cooling period by working more molds

Wax keeps flowing after mold is removed

Dirt inside nozzle

Remove and clean nozzle

Rev. 09/09

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