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Casting metal 101: Aluminum Ingots
August 3 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5797229
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in this class students will learn how to safely and correctly operate the smelting furnace with the opportunity to pour their own ingot using molten Aluminum. Students will learn about various techniques, foundry terminology, safety procedures, and proper handling of molten material. Students will use industry standard tools to heat up, transport and pour metal into pre made ingot molds. Safety equipment will be provided.
Work involved
– smelting metal, lifting 10 lbs. coordination, pouring metal, unmolding, grinding and cleanup
Tools/Materials Utilized
– Approx. 5 kg recycled Aluminum per student, One mold, one ingot per student. One 10 kg aluminum crucible.
What to wear:
At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed.
About the Instructor:
Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge
Age:
there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines
Refund and Cancellation Policy
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