Thanks for your comments. To clarify: the recycled metal forming the art casting need not adhere to the exacting performance testing such as those spec'd in ASTM and other such testing organizations. My concern is primarily aesthetic. Im quite certain that the metal composition and therefore its properties will be altered. These will likely complicate working with it. As long as I can fabricate with it (weld/ machine and finish) in a manner pleasing to me- I would consider it satisfactory- warts and all. At any rate the allure of even a modicum of success makes it worth trying. I built a cupolette-style furnace (w/ lid). This design is more of a batch melter than a continuous one which recoups more heat than a cupola. If run carefully the melt zone tends to oxidize less than a standard continuous melter.
Im wondering if you are able to expand on your comment regarding a controlled atmosphere??
Additionally, I am aware of the hazard posed by the melt's high heat and chromium content.
Casting SS
Thanks for your comments. To clarify: the recycled metal forming the art casting need not adhere to the exacting performance testing such as those spec'd in ASTM and other such testing organizations. My concern is primarily aesthetic. Im quite certain that the metal composition and therefore its properties will be altered. These will likely complicate working with it. As long as I can fabricate with it (weld/ machine and finish) in a manner pleasing to me- I would consider it satisfactory- warts and all. At any rate the allure of even a modicum of success makes it worth trying. I built a cupolette-style furnace (w/ lid). This design is more of a batch melter than a continuous one which recoups more heat than a cupola. If run carefully the melt zone tends to oxidize less than a standard continuous melter.
Im wondering if you are able to expand on your comment regarding a controlled atmosphere??
Additionally, I am aware of the hazard posed by the melt's high heat and chromium content.