Patent ID: 9709472
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: F27B,F27D,G01N

Claim:
1. A fluxer comprising a modular electrically powered furnace, wherein the modular electrically powered furnace comprises: a first wall having a plurality of spaced-apart openings, each opening dimensioned and arranged to enable a crucible holder and a mold holder to extend through the first wall and into the furnace, each such opening thereby defining a potential fusion position; and a furnace cavity having a variable length, wherein the furnace cavity is defined, in part, by the first wall and two partitions, at least one of which partitions being movable, wherein a length of the first wall defines a maximum furnace cavity length and moving the at least one movable partition along the length of the first wall varies the length of the furnace cavity, wherein, as the length of the furnace cavity varies, more or fewer of the spaced-apart openings and, hence, fusion positions, are encompassed within the length of the furnace cavity.