Ballisti-Cast MArkIV and X owners

[6bg6ga]

How many here still have their Mark IV's and Mark X's either bought on a group buy here or purchased from Mike from Ballisticast?

I still have my Mark IV that I tweeked to run Magma molds. My minor PID control problem was fixed by adding a small fan to the control box. In addition I added a manual/automatic fan feature and programed the PID fan set points.

My pictures below.

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Its sitting there idle for the winter.

[6bg6ga]

How many actually bought Mark IV's and Mark X"s?

[hunter74]

Have Mark-X and have had my share of trouble with it. Only use it for boolits I sell little of.

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[HATCH]

I know someone that has one.
He automated it using pneumatics.
No PLC control, pure old school.

We are just starting getting a PLC program done for it.

Something I found out and maybe both of you can verify.

There were two models made. One had lead pour while the handle was at the top and the other had it while the handle was at the bottom.
My friend has one that does it at the bottom

[Hootmix]

Thank you 6b... I like the 2 mould ideal neat & compact unit.
Pour w/ handle up...pour w/ handle down??? With handle down was it a sw. pour or manual pour?

coffee's ready,,,,Hootmix.

[6bg6ga]

Mine is strictly manual lead release by pulling the handle/lever down filing the mold and releasing the handle/lever.

[barodi]

Mark X and Mark VI W/NV Ballistics autofeeder,100% happy

[donpablos]

I know someone that has one.
He automated it using pneumatics.
No PLC control, pure old school.

We are just starting getting a PLC program done for it.

Something I found out and maybe both of you can verify.

There were two models made. One had lead pour while the handle was at the top and the other had it while the handle was at the bottom.
My friend has one that does it at the bottom

Can you post pics (automated Mark X) ?

[Ausglock]

Have 2 Mark X's and one Mark 2 autocaster. All work 100%

[6bg6ga]

I know someone that has one.
He automated it using pneumatics.
No PLC control, pure old school.

We are just starting getting a PLC program done for it.

Something I found out and maybe both of you can verify.

There were two models made. One had lead pour while the handle was at the top and the other had it while the handle was at the bottom.
My friend has one that does it at the bottom

I'd like to see a picture of that myself. I'd like to see how he used pneumatics to rotate the center section. Myself I think its going to take a sprocket/chain/motor assembly to move the rotating assembly unless one totally re-engineers the machine. I guess a air cylinder could possibly rotate the assembly if the handle was taken off or the handle was modified to accept the air cylinder's piston. The machine would have to be modified so the total travel was limited so the machines center assembly only moved 180 degrees with respect to the Mark IV only. The Mark X would have a maximum 90 degree travel per cycle to maintain correct mold alignment with the pour spout.

[HATCH]

Let me see if i have the guys video still of it running


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[6bg6ga]

I don't see anything on Youtube for the Mark X or Mark IV being automated.

[donpablos]

Btw, could you guys, post picture, of correct settings for valve from Mark X or Mark II pot ?

i am not first owner, and still have little problems

For Nut A). It should be on the top, or bottom position ?
Nut B and C) are correct position ?

From second photo
Best position for Valve Arm is top, middle, or bottom ?
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[uncle dino]

I bumped the automated mk x thread back up to the top for you. Has a video of it operating. D

[6bg6ga]

I don't see it :groner:

[HATCH]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?351363-Air-automated-ballisticast-mk-x

there you go

Uncle Dino was the gentleman that I was talking about

[6bg6ga]

Looks like the Mark X works well. The Mark IV isn't going to work with an air cylinder simply because it takes 1/2 of a revolution to turn to the next station.

[uncle dino]

You can use a pneumatic rotary actuator in place of the cylinder. Bimba makes a 180 degree throw.. Bimba Pneu-turn... Just google search.. Tons of info..