Melting tips
TGF3000 vs. TAF8000: Small Precious-Metal Work or Aluminum Batches?
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TRF3000 vs. TRF5000: When Does a Larger Furnace Make Sense?
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TGF3000-V1.1 vs. TRF3000: Dual-Crucible Furnace Comparison
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TGF3000 vs. TRF3000: Which ToAuto Electric Furnace Fits Your Work?
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Melting Furnace Support Ticket Checklist: What to Send Before Asking for Help
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A useful melting furnace support ticket includes the exact model, order date, nameplate photo, voltage v...
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How to Calculate Ingot Mold Capacity Before Pouring
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Estimate ingot mold capacity by converting usable cavity volume into metal mass, then subtracting freebo...
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Do You Need Separate Crucibles for Different Metals?
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Separate crucibles are often a good practice when switching between metals, especially for jewelry alloy...
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How to Check Crucible and Tongs Fit Before a Melt
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Check crucible and tongs fit cold, empty, and away from the furnace before any melt. The tongs should gr...
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Are the Gloves Included with a Melting Furnace Enough?
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Included gloves are not automatically enough for molten-metal work. A safe setup may also require face a...
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What to Check When a New Metal Melting Furnace Arrives
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Before powering a new metal melting furnace, inspect and photograph the box, furnace body, insulation, l...
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How to Tell Whether a Melting Furnace Heating Element Needs Replacement
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A heating element may need replacement when verified symptoms and cold inspection point to element damag...
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PID Overshoot on a Melting Furnace: Is It a Problem?
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PID overshoot means the displayed process value went above the setpoint. It may be normal control behavi...
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