Diy Ceramic Crucible

Due to some of my experiments in filling 1lb propane tanks i have some empty tanks.

Diy ceramic crucible.

While cutting into them is dangerous i decided to do just that. This is just to see if i like casting metal. Crucibles are indispensable tools especially when you love doing projects that need metal mixing and molding. Steps you must follow to cast a ceramic crucible.

It is also a good way to recycle old materials thus protecting the environment. Your crucible must hold molten metal efficiently without melting itself as well. However when these crucibles are placed into a direct air blast usually a furnace they are prone to oxidation and will eventually fail. Diy metal workers like you already know the importance of a sturdy crucible in your workshop.

The melting of metals is a serious undertaking for the home hobby foundry worker your personal safety well being could be jeopardised if you choose to use poorly made thin walled mild steel crucibles. To prevent your metals from being contaminated by an oxidized metal crucible you can make your own clay graphite crucible that can better withstand heat. Until i decide to invest in good tools i needed a cheap solution. You can check more products of this company at http www vicar sa es specialised in technical ceramics co.

Silicon carbide clay graphite or diy steel crucibles which type is best.