kmc Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I purchased an automated Case-Pro 100 used and have used it to rollsize thousands of .40 brass without much issue. I switched to the .45 die (and the green case feeder "adapter") to rollsize .45 acp cases. It works fine for awhile but then binds and breaks off the screw head. It won't go more than ~20 brass before this happens. Upon closer examination, it appears what happens is the .45 case begins to drop but before it completely drops, the moving die has moved out of position. The brass has started to drop enough that the case base is caught preventing the "transfer bar" from retracting under the case feeder tube. It briefly binds and then snaps off the screw head. It seems like the case is not aligned properly with the die to drop cleanly, though it works much of the time. I tried lengthening and shortening the drive arm from the motor which should move the case location (relative to the die) back/forth a bit but I haven't found the magic position yet. Is there some trick to aligning this properly when switching calibers? btw, I did notice that the plastic transfer bar has some damage on the corner of the angled slot in which the screw head rides, which my prevent the plastic screw from causing a full extension. I did try to temporarily repair it to make sure I was getting a full extension but no success so far. My current attempt is to order a new transfer bar, hoping that will fix it but it seems like I need a way to verify proper alignment. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 The case feed adapter should be red. Green is for 9 mm. That might be your problem right there. I know mine breaks the plastic screws off on the transfer bar when a case doesn't quite drop due to a bent case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 You're right on the CF adapter colors. I have Green and Red which covers 9mm and 40/45 that I'm interested in. With that said, I was wrong in my original post above--I was correctly using Red with 45. However, I did find the problem and documented the following simple two-step process to correct my problem: Tighten all capscrews on the Case-Pro. See step #1. I had Case-Pro pieces that had vibrated a bit loose and were moving just enough to cause issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 If you don't mind me asking which screws were loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, caspian guy said: If you don't mind me asking which screws were loose? The shuttle was a bit loose (#1 below) and changed the geometry enough while running that the brass transfer bar and nylon cap screw did not get along. I later learned that #2 (both screws circled--one above the other) were also loose which upon tightening, improved my time to failure considerably. YMMV Edited November 30, 2021 by kmc clarification of description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tuf4u Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Did you remember to smear a small amount of heavy grease on the bottom of the brass shuttle--it eliminates excess movement for better transfer alignment.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, 2tuf4u said: Did you remember to smear a small amount of heavy grease on the bottom of the brass shuttle--it eliminates excess movement for better transfer alignment.? No, I had no idea I needed to do that. Unfortunately, I bought this one used since it was available and it didn't come with any instructions or tips. Would love to hear this or other tips out there. I have found that I seem to be breaking corners off the shuttle on a regular basis, which then lead to insufficient movement of the shuttle and issues dropping brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 hours ago, kmc said: No, I had no idea I needed to do that. Unfortunately, I bought this one used since it was available and it didn't come with any instructions or tips. Would love to hear this or other tips out there. I have found that I seem to be breaking corners off the shuttle on a regular basis, which then lead to insufficient movement of the shuttle and issues dropping brass. PM me your email address, I can send your a pdf of the instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, RePete said: PM me your email address, I can send your a pdf of the instructions. I'd love to get a copy as well since the one I have was bought used. (I'll pm you my email as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, caspian guy said: I'd love to get a copy as well since the one I have was bought used. (I'll pm you my email as well. Email sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 I just broke one of those plastic screws. Looking for bolt thread size and pitch? Thanks Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Hmmm, I can check mine but won’t be back home until late Wed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 They are 1/4"x20 1" long socket cap screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Thanks mine broke into pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 12/18/2021 at 6:08 PM, blue edge said: I just broke one of those plastic screws. Looking for bolt thread size and pitch? Thanks Kevin They are Nylon Socket Head Screws, 1/4"-20 Thread Size, 1/4" Long If you can't find them local, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTX Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 On 11/30/2021 at 7:46 AM, RePete said: PM me your email address, I can send your a pdf of the instructions. The CasPro website has the manual also, it is on the contact page. http://casepro100.com/contact.ydev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 42 minutes ago, CenTX said: The CasPro website has the manual also, it is on the contact page. Yes, I found it after this post. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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