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--- equipment:furnace [2015/09/10 22:19]
branth [Notes]
+++ equipment:furnace [2023/01/10 05:52] (current)
darnold [Specs]
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-====== #22: Casting Furnace ======
+====== #22: Crucible Furnace ======
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  ===== Make/Model =====
 Custom built by [[members:BretDaniel|Bret Daniel]] at Milwaukee Makerspace
  =====Specs =====
-A vertical oven used to melt metals in a crucible for pouring and casting\\
+Crucible furnace - Designed to hold a #16 size crucible (16lbs of Aluminum)  Aluminum takes aprrox 30-45 minutes to achieve temperature, Bronze takes a bit longer.  In terms of volume, the #16 is about the same volume/size as a human head.\\
-Runs on propane, waste oil, and/or diesel fuel\\
+This furance is currently set up for Natural Gas, but can also use propane, waste oil, and/or diesel fuel\\
 Approximately 2200 deg F max temp\\
+It is possible to fit a #20 crucible. Please refer to [[members:davidarnold|David Arnold]] if you would like to cast up to 20# of Aluminum or 60# of bronze.
  =====Current Status =====
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  =====Location =====
-Current: Casting Area, West Room, Lenox\\
+Current: Casting Area, SouthEast Casting area, Norwich\\
+Previuos: Casting Area, West Room, Lenox\\
 Previous: Casting Area, Vehicle Bay, Chase

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