How to Pour Aluminum
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust. It is a material that is commonly used to make everyday objects due to its easily obtainable nature, light weight, corrosion resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity. Aluminum is 100 percent recyclable with no quality reduction. Aluminum items are made by pouring the molten metal and then cooling.
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Things You'll Need
- Aluminum strips
- Pouring shank
- Kiln
- Lifting tongs
- Leather gloves
- Face shield
- Mold
Instructions
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Place aluminum strips into a pouring shank. A pouring shank is a small die-formed bowl which is designed for holding and transporting molten liquids. It should be shaped so it can be held easily with the lifting tongs. Place the pouring shank inside a kiln using lifting tongs. Protective clothing items such as leather gloves and a face shield must be worn.
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Heat aluminum in a kiln until it reaches its liquid form. Temperatures between 1,000 and 1,500 degrees F will need to be reached before the metal becomes molten.
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Remove the pouring shank from the kiln using lifting tongs. Ensure protective clothing items such as leather gloves and face shield are still being worn.
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Tip the contents of the pouring shank, gradually, into the desired mold.
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