Korben Dallas

See those xxxx tv shows get in my head, the tour of the rolls Royce casting facility was all about monocrystaline. That is very interesting indeed. Great now your blowing my mind with glass that conducts, awesome. Ill have to continue studying alloys. You are right in what i have see is an endless options for manufacturing applications. It is a challenge bridging the gap between the fantasy and ability, but thats the fun right? Mg interests me, minus the flammability, i can get a chunk of pure Mg but i was told it was expensive so i did not ask (im cheep)

Howdy all! I plan on pouring late December at my local community college. The facility offers (feel free to correct my blacksmithing terminology) two cylinder furnaces and what appears to be a flat top slot forge? (This should probably be posted in furnaces). Although i have poured here before i am always trying to pushing my options, the program offers bronze and aluminum pouring. I am interested in the fancy modern alloys and alternative metals. This opens up into more research which i am going through but i was curious if anyone has experience in this. What i have read so far is that the bronze and aluminum used here, is a specific alloy for casting (easy casting?) but these alloys have unappealing properties, for me. My project focus is high performance (weight/ strength) Similar to the needs of modern armor or extreme environment, but within the boundary of my access and ability's. I would like to try anything i can, I am currently studying chemistry (esp metallurgy) but i figured someone might have casting specific info. **Is it possible to cast modern high performance alloys within this foundry? With this furnace? What alloys you ask? Well what im aware of is probably silly but i try. I figure the temperature range needs to be realistic, AI and anything.. Something to make this aluminum lighter and stronger, or just lighter,AI-Si << ,AI-Nickle?, AI-Scandium?, Zink? Just curious they wont allow it for oblivious reasons)AI-LI ??, **Magnesium!! Please tell me i can cast this easy, sounds safe.. **Titanium?? too high =/ **Can i just purchase a bar/ ingot of an alloy i know and melt it? Seems too easy.. **Where can i find a crucible? Ingot Molds? Used, I need to melt down and ingot what i have already.. *i was told *firmly* get my own crucible for anything other than what they melt, fair enough, **Again sorry for butchering terminology, vauge broad questions, any books or pdfs, ect appreciated thanks - Korben the bronze source http://www.atlasmetal.com/ Furnace Info http://www.mifco.com/hsmelter.htm

thank you jim & frosty, i should check out the program at cranbrook, i am interested to see what the teachers have to offer and ive heard nice things about the facility.

blowing jugs w/ ear handle - bronze skull helm - aluminum i was young and over ambitious for my first casts but hey, nothing changes, i will melt the helm for version 2, this time not 15 lbs :mellow: www.colingarland.com

Hello all! Im Korben, i hail from the metro Detroit area. I am a local artist primaraly oil paint and sculpture. My attention has been drawn to this forum due to conent and community activity. My main metal interest include investment casting and forging. I hope to contribute my projects and processes as i go about developing my skills. If you want to share information or live in the area and want learn me something i have the passion and energy to absorb it so feel free to contact me. thanks - Korben