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Revision as of 11:50, 8 November 2023

30-oz Electromelt in the Casting Shop
Electromelt in the Casting Shop

This is a 'RED tool. No reservation required

Kerr Electromelt furnace (now sold as Ventura-Melt) 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, eye protection and an N-95 dust mask when using this tool.

Instructions for this tool can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gm0tssvmenru6cwdeehah/A2-Electromelt-Instructions.pdf?rlkey=ik8set34gp79m2hhy4awea899&dl=0

Class handout for Lost Wax (with Electromelt brief on page 10) can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fmu1skmdkiaeya27uhym4/Lost-Wax-Class-Handout.pdf?rlkey=m1sxqfcuze5khie3um1eit364&dl=0

New crucibles can be purchased here:

https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-graphite-crucibles-for-kerr-automatic-electro-melt-furnaces/704036GP/?code=704036