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Technical Forum => Studio/workspace/setup/equipment => Kilns => Topic started by: Louise Menzies on September 20, 2012, 01:10:32 PM

Title: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Louise Menzies on September 20, 2012, 01:10:32 PM
Hello

I am useless when it comes to programming the kiln.... I was just wondering if the bead cube already has a fusing programme installed before I go playing around with it?

Thanks :D
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Kalorlo on September 20, 2012, 01:28:09 PM
Mine didn't: came with garage and batch programs for beads, no fusing.
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Jennie Lamb on September 20, 2012, 01:56:46 PM
I have a bead cube and have to get to grips with programming it following Bronwen's course at Tuffnells...I found this invaluable and I think I have cracked mine...take a deep breath and go for it x http://www.creativeglassguild.co.uk/uploads/guide/KCR1%20Handbook_2.pdf (http://www.creativeglassguild.co.uk/uploads/guide/KCR1%20Handbook_2.pdf)  Good Luck :)
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on September 20, 2012, 02:55:13 PM
My beadcube controller doubles on my top loader so does casting, fusing, slumping...everything!

Remember when fusing in the beadcube itself that there will be a noticeable difference between the front and back of the kiln too.
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Louise Menzies on September 21, 2012, 08:51:21 AM
Ahh, Thank you very much for you advise and ill take a good look at this maual :S ekkk

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Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Lee - Kilncare on September 27, 2012, 12:50:35 PM
Hi matey, the KCR1 for the Bead Cube is only programmed for batch and garage annealing I'm affraid......but that does mean there are another 7 free programs for all the fusing you mat want  ;D
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on September 27, 2012, 01:31:28 PM
Leeeeeeeeee, when is the new KCR coming out?  Brian mentioned a higher amp one in the making!
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Louise Menzies on September 27, 2012, 04:27:39 PM
Thanks Lee, its the programming ill have problems with lol.

Ill get searching for what I need, you may get a phone call as I cudnt even work the pre-programmed ones when i first started haha what chace have i got doing my own :P

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Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Trudi on September 27, 2012, 06:26:10 PM
Have you got a manual Louise?
I've never programmed a kilncare kiln before  but I can't imagine it would be that different from a paragon ..... she says. I'm sure between us we can figure it out x
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Jennie Lamb on September 27, 2012, 07:20:05 PM
Louise, I have programmed mine for fusing if you want a hand just shout I am sure I can help you now it is actually very straight forward....I have a number phobia and I managed it with that manual I posted x  PM me if you need a hand x
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Louise Menzies on September 27, 2012, 10:33:34 PM
Thanks guys ill give a shout when I get a chance to try it x
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on September 27, 2012, 10:48:06 PM
The best thing is to write out your programme fully before you start pushing buttons.

Rate -> Temp -> Soak (Even if zero) For each step, this is a good habit to get into as if you need to alter any stages you will see what needs changing and why.
Title: Re: Bead Cube - Fusing
Post by: Lee - Kilncare on October 01, 2012, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: Flyingcheesetoastie on September 27, 2012, 01:31:28 PM
Leeeeeeeeee, when is the new KCR coming out?  Brian mentioned a higher amp one in the making!
Ah Rachel, it is his age, the KCR1 will not be able ro do anymore than it does at present, we were looking at any possible improvements as they have been out for a while now.