Burnout Cycles
The following are suggested burnout cycles for wax elimination when using either manual or electronically controlled furnaces:
Select the proper cycle according to the size of the flask.
5 Hour Cycle | 8 Hour Cycle | 12 Hour Cycle |
For flasks measuring up to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" with the oven preheated to 300ºF | For flasks measuring up to 3-1/2" x 4" with the oven preheated to 300ºF | For flasks measuring up to 4" x 8" with the oven preheated to 300ºF |
1 hour @ 300º F
1 hour @ 700º F 2 hours @ 1350º F 1 hour @ * - See note below |
2 hours @ 300º F
2 hours @ 700º F 3 hours @ 1350º F 1 hour @ * - See note below |
2 hours @ 300º F
2 hours @ 600º F 2 hours @ 900º F 4 hours @ 1350º F 2 hour @ * - See note below |
* - During the last adjustment, the temperature should be set so that the flasks are at the correct temperature for casting. For example: flask temperature for ladies' or filigree rings should be 900 to 1000ºF. Flask temperature for mens rings should be 700 to 900ºF.