Systems and methods for a thermistor furnace

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture that provide for a thermistor furnace, such as for melting, casting, and / or smelting loads (e.g., precious metals, other metals such as titanium, and / or thermoset plastics), are provided. In some embodiments, the thermistor furnace may comprise a vacuum spin casting apparatus capable of utilizing various types and configurations of molds, such as graphite and / or plaster molds.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit and priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 455,155 filed on Oct. 18, 2010 and titled “THERMISTOR FURNACE-CASTING APPARATUS”, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Existing systems and methods for melting, smelting, or casting metals (such as precious metals, titanium, etc.) require substantial input of energy (e.g., an industrial-grade power supply and / or service), special training and / or special permits to operate, are only operable to manage loads of fixed or limited sizes, and / or are incapable of utilizing graphite molds (and therefore incapable of producing highly-detailed cast products).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0003]An understanding of embodiments described herein and many of the attendant advantages thereof may be readily obtained by reference to the following detailed description when conside...

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Existing systems and methods for melting, smelting, or casting metals (such as precious metals, titanium, etc.) require substantial input of energy (e.g., an industrial-grade power supply and / or service), special training and / or special permits to operate, are only operable to manage loads of fixed or limited sizes, and / or are incapable of utilizing graphite molds (and therefore incapable of producing highly-detailed cast products).

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