Craig Dabler - The DIY Castings Guy | Video 4: How to use the steamer @craigdabler-thediycastings7511 | Uploaded October 2021 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
In this video I show how a single flask is put in the steamer with the wax sprue facing down. This only works with injection waxes since steam has a maximum temperature of 212* F and most carving wax melts above 300* F. This takes 30 minutes and then the flask should be put directly into the oven for burnout when using my particular oven design. Once removed from the steamer dry off the water from the outside and write any identifying information on the flask so you know what it is when pouring the metal.
In this video I show how a single flask is put in the steamer with the wax sprue facing down. This only works with injection waxes since steam has a maximum temperature of 212* F and most carving wax melts above 300* F. This takes 30 minutes and then the flask should be put directly into the oven for burnout when using my particular oven design. Once removed from the steamer dry off the water from the outside and write any identifying information on the flask so you know what it is when pouring the metal.
