Alloy making for dummies

Time

Heat

Timing is crucial. Make sure you don't underbake or overbake the alloy. If you underbake you can risk undissolved materials, and if you overbake you will burn off certain rare earths.

Monitor the heat!

If the alloy is too hot, you risk damaging the material and any mould you are pouring into.

If it's too cool the alloy will solidify and be difficult to cast.

The Importance of ESG

At LCM, all of the raw materials are sourced responsibly and our suppliers complete a declaration form in order to be recognised as a reputable company. The similarity with baking a cake is that the baker may source gluten free or vegan ingredients which provides the customer with a level of assurance. For the process, LCM uses filters to capture the emissions, and temperatures are controlled when using the furnace so energy isn't wasted. When you bake a cake you use an extractor fan in the kitchen and perhaps reduce energy by baking in batches rather than leaving the oven on for a long period of time.

Environmental

Social

Governance

Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator