In this video, we're going to show you how to make a melting furnace and crucible for wootz steel. This is a really cool ...

In this video, I showcase the construction of a propane furnace using scrap steel, glass wool, ceramic wool, and refractory ...

Vacuum induction melting was originally developed for processing of specialised and exotic alloys and is consequently becoming more commonplace as these advanced materials are increasingly employed.

This article discusses the five key factors that need be considered in the selection of a batch glass melt furnace. The lining used in batch glass melt furnaces (Figure 1) must be able to tolerate the ...

I have used solar cookers to cook food before when camping, but this Solar furnace is capable of reaching temperatures exceeding 3500°C. This incredible heat allows it to melt steel, rocks, and ...

Stick your hand into a powerful electric induction coil. Nothing happens. Then stick a steel rod into it—the metal becomes red hot almost at once. This phenomenon is the basis of the fast-growing ...