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FDJ On Time
1180 Solana Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
Just minutes from downtown Orlando Florida.
Phone: 407-629-6906
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Ingot Mold Hints
Ingot Mold Tips
The ingot mold should be lubricated. This can be done with petroleum jelly (Vaseline), oil or soot.
The ingot mold must be heated. If you are using oil as a lubricant, heat the mold until the oil smokes.
When pouring molten metal into the mold, pour it in a single even flow.
You should let the red glow of the metal fade before removing and quenching the ingot.
SAFETY HINTS:
The hot ingot mold should be placed on a non-flammable surface. A pan of sand or an empty cast iron skillet are suggestions. NEVER place the hot ingot on your bench top directly.
Use goggles, heat resistant gloves and tongs when handling hot crucibles, and ingot molds. You will be dealing with temperatures well in excess of 1000ºF.
Also, DO NOT quench your ingot in a plastic or equally "soft" container. A metal bucket is preferable since it will not melt if it should come in contact with a hot ingot.
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