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This is the beginning of the end of the operation for the day.  The snap above shows the molten metal being poured into the dowsprue of the second mold.  These "moon suits" the guys are wearing afford protection against molten metal splatter in the event of an accidental spill.  Proper saftety procedures must be followed at all times.

HotMetal.jpg (20055 bytes) WB01624_.gif (281 bytes) The photo at left shows the crucible containg the molten metal.   Not very exciting to look at, but the induction furnace heats the molten metal to over 700C.
right_arrow.gif (278 bytes) Here the fellows are removing the crucible from the furnace.   Jon, the chap on the left, is clamping the crucible into its cradle on the crane.  Chris, the fellow on the right, operates the crane under the instruction of the metal-pourer, Brian, who can be seen in the rear of the photo. Pour1.jpg (19932 bytes)
Pour2.jpg (29263 bytes) WB01624_.gif (281 bytes) After the crucible is out of the furnace, the temperature of the melt is closely monitored to insure pouring at a consistent temperaure.  Here Jon (in the background) is measuring the temperature of the molten aluminum in the crucible with a long probe.  A thermocouple device provides the temperature reading.

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