Foundry - Revision history

Adamcolton: /* Foundry */

2019-03-11T19:02:32Z

Foundry

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	I think refractory cement is the way to go. I could make a plastic or was spiral to leave an indent for an electrical wire. It's easy to find cement that's rated to 1200C/2200f, but 1600c/3000f is not uncommon.		I think refractory cement is the way to go. I could make a plastic or was spiral to leave an indent for an electrical wire. It's easy to find cement that's rated to 1200C/2200f, but 1600c/3000f is not uncommon.

			I like the idea (from vegoilguy) to add layer of plaster to insulate the more expensive plaster.

Adamcolton: /* Foundry */

2019-03-11T18:52:14Z

Foundry

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	* Soft fire brick		* Soft fire brick

	I think refractory cement is the way to go. I could make a plastic or was spiral to leave an indent for an electrical wire.		I think refractory cement is the way to go. I could make a plastic or was spiral to leave an indent for an electrical wire. It's easy to find cement that's rated to 1200C/2200f, but 1600c/3000f is not uncommon.

Adamcolton at 18:45, 11 March 2019

2019-03-11T18:45:17Z

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	** Mildly complex		** Mildly complex
	** fairly cheap		** fairly cheap

			=== Walls ===
			* Refractory cement
			* Soft fire brick

			I think refractory cement is the way to go. I could make a plastic or was spiral to leave an indent for an electrical wire.

Adamcolton at 18:41, 11 March 2019

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 * Crucible
 * Crucible Tongs
 * Green Sand
-* ingot molds

Adamcolton at 16:15, 7 February 2019

2019-02-07T16:15:17Z

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	Graphite crucibles are fairly cheap, they should work for this. Steel crucibles also work for aluminum.		Graphite crucibles are fairly cheap, they should work for this. Steel crucibles also work for aluminum.

			Basic supplies to do anything useful
			* Foundry
			* Crucible
			* Crucible Tongs
			* Green Sand
			* ingot molds

Adamcolton at 16:10, 7 February 2019

2019-02-07T16:10:40Z

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	Aluminum is easier, it melts at 660C. Glass is much harder, 1400-1600C. This should be possible with propane, it burns at 1995C.		Aluminum is easier, it melts at 660C. Glass is much harder, 1400-1600C. This should be possible with propane, it burns at 1995C.

	Graphite crucibles are fairly cheap, they should work for this.		Graphite crucibles are fairly cheap, they should work for this. Steel crucibles also work for aluminum.

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I'd like to make a small foundry at some point. It seems like it would be useful to be able to melt aluminum and glass.

Aluminum is easier, it melts at 660C. Glass is much harder, 1400-1600C. This should be possible with propane, it burns at 1995C.

Graphite crucibles are fairly cheap, they should work for this.