A small home casting oven is useful for those who want to try their hand at creating various artistic products. It is worth knowing which metals are suitable for home casting.
Building a home-made casting oven is not enough if you want to make metalwork yourself. You need to know what the melting points of metals are. In a place like a metal foundry, the temperature can be well over 1000 degrees Celsius. It is worth knowing that the melting point of a metal depends on its type. At home, you can create products from aluminium, copper, gold, silver and even steel. Each of these metals requires different conditions to change from a solid state to a liquid state. If you have a home foundry, remember to maintain it periodically. All the necessary products can be found in the Vitcas shop.
The most popular metals for home foundries
The most commonly used metals in home foundries are copper, aluminium, silver and gold. Many people make jewellery at home using the casting of non-ferrous metals. Contrary to what you might think, their construction is not complicated and can be done by yourself. Just take a look at the Vitcas shop, which specialises in selling various types of fireproof products, and choose what is required for the project. It is worth remembering that the melting points of metals are very high, so for the safety of users and the environment, good thermal insulation of the heating device, such as the casting furnace, should be ensured.
Melting points of metals: What is worth knowing?
The melting points of metals are of key importance in the casting process, both in industry and at home. Aluminium, with its melting point of 660°C, is one of the easiest cast metals. Precious metals such as gold (1064°C) or silver (961°C), on the other hand, require more precise temperature control. It is worth remembering that the right choice of materials and thermal insulation of the casting furnace ensures not only safety but also high quality of the final product. The Vitcas shop offers a wide range of materials for building furnaces that will meet the requirements of both professionals and amateurs.
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Metal casting can become a great passion and lead to the creation of artistic products. With the help of appropriate fireproof products, you can easily build your own small casting furnace.