Quartz fusing at a higher temperature than platinum, this crucible support is very handy, and is much cheaper than using a platinum tripod.

Ever increasing fuel costs are in turn increasing the operating costs for crucible furnace operators. In addition to high fuel costs, crucible maintenance and replacement expenses contribute to ...

Geddes, N.Y. – The new owner of the former Crucible steel plant has ambitious plans to breathe life into the century-old mill, including restarting some of its furnaces and even selling off part ...

Direct Electric Heat Furnaces provide faster, cleaner and the most efficient, melting and holding for aluminum and aluminum alloys. Low energy losses allow the furnace to be air-cooled, eliminating ...

Hours later into the night, he and another metal-caster used a set of lifting tongs to pick up the crucible, a ceramic container that holds the bronze inside the furnace.