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I have just bought an A5 Morgan Salamander Super crucible and on inspection I noted that the tapered/curved portion is way less in proportion to the height of smaller crucibles that I use i.e A2 size.
I now have to make new lifting tongs and a pouring shank for this and in the past I aim to hold below the waist on the barrelled section so as to support and not put excessive compression on the crucible.
This crucible puts this point well below the half height which concerns me on a stability during pouring/lifting.
Has anyone experienced this?
Maybe I need to support on the barrelled section with additional hoop supports further up?
I have modelled, as best, the basic shape and a section view is attached.
Rich
I now have to make new lifting tongs and a pouring shank for this and in the past I aim to hold below the waist on the barrelled section so as to support and not put excessive compression on the crucible.
This crucible puts this point well below the half height which concerns me on a stability during pouring/lifting.
Has anyone experienced this?
Maybe I need to support on the barrelled section with additional hoop supports further up?
I have modelled, as best, the basic shape and a section view is attached.
Rich