There may be inserts in the casting, a shell core or solid steel core. Now we are ready to melt some aluminum alloy. Each ingot is certified as to its purity. Only primary aluminum is used at L A Aluminum. The ingot is brought in from storage and preheated to remove any potential moisture.
Moisture poses a danger to employees if contacted with molten metal.
Temperature control is important in all aspects of the pouring process. The use of thermocouples and laser temperature sensors are utilized to insure optimum temperature control.