Translations:AY Honors/Pewter Casting/Answer Key/23/en
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The following are a few safety tips that one should know when dealing with casting pewter:
- Wear eye protection, gloves, spats (covering the top of feet) or closed-toe shoes, and thick clothing protecting all exposed skin on arms and legs. NO polyester or synthetic clothing.
- The pouring area shall be clear of all objects not involved in pouring.
- Clamp or weight up molds that require it.
- Metal added to heat must be free of moisture and impurities.
- Metal added to heat during melt must be preheated.
- Skimmers and other melting tools must be preheated before use.
- Move Slowly while removing crucible (ladle) from the furnace and moving to mold.
- Do not look into exhaust during operation.
- Inspect crucibles before use.
- Inspect propane lines (if using a propane furnace).
- Use outdoors only.
