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This is a '''RED''' tool. No reservation required | This is a '''RED''' tool. No reservation required | ||
'''Kerr Electromelt furnace''' | '''Kerr Electromelt furnace''' for casting metals into lost wax investment molds. Max temperature 2000 F, Metal capacity 30 troy oz (gold) - Approx 50 cc. You must be tool tested in the Casting Shop to reserve and use. You must work with a '''"buddy"''' who is also tool tested in order to use this tool. | ||
'''You must run the shop ventilators, wear gloves | '''You must run the shop ventilators, wear gloves and eye protection.''' | ||
Instructions for this tool can be found here: | Instructions for this tool can be found here: | ||
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gm0tssvmenru6cwdeehah/A2-Electromelt-Instructions.pdf?rlkey=ik8set34gp79m2hhy4awea899&dl=0 | https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gm0tssvmenru6cwdeehah/A2-Electromelt-Instructions.pdf?rlkey=ik8set34gp79m2hhy4awea899&dl=0 | ||
New crucibles can be purchased here: | New crucibles can be purchased here: | ||
https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-graphite-crucibles-for-kerr-automatic-electro-melt-furnaces/704036GP/?code=704036 | https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-graphite-crucibles-for-kerr-automatic-electro-melt-furnaces/704036GP/?code=704036 | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 28 December 2023
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This is a RED tool. No reservation required
Kerr Electromelt furnace for casting metals into lost wax investment molds. Max temperature 2000 F, Metal capacity 30 troy oz (gold) - Approx 50 cc. You must be tool tested in the Casting Shop to reserve and use. You must work with a "buddy" who is also tool tested in order to use this tool. You must run the shop ventilators, wear gloves and eye protection.
Instructions for this tool can be found here:
New crucibles can be purchased here:
