Building an arc furnace for dummies.

[SapunovDmitry]

Guys, can anyone recommend a book with name kind of "Building an arc furnace for dummies". About how to make an arc furnace and water cooled copper crucibles for it.
Thanks.

 

[Harold_V]

I'm of the opinion that a copper crucible is not the way to go, Dmitry. For one, it will dissipate heat too rapidly, but the worst case is what ever you melt will dissolve the copper, even though it may not melt. I encourage you to explore a refractory crucible, perhaps even one made of graphite.

I'm not versed on arc furnaces, so I can't provide much input.

Here's a link to Lindsay Publications. They used to have a book that might provide guidance for building one.

http://www.lindsaybks.com/

Hope this helps,

Harold

 

[SapunovDmitry]

I want to make one for high temperature applications.
Thank you very much for the link.
Great site!

 

[Lou]

Talk to Theo Gray.


I've used them and I can potentially help you out on design. I have another friend that's built one.



Lou