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MIT 3.042 Chess Masters Brass Casting (Part I)

The brass ingots are melted in a crucible that is under inductance which causes it to self stir. It looks like Disney’s blubber except red and extremely hot! Duration : 0:0:9

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MIT 3.042 Chess Masters Brass Casting (Part II)

Mike removed the crucible of molten brass and is preparing to pour into the investment mold. He is wearing the full protection gear for working with molten metals at extreme temperatures. The investment mold contains the negative of chess pieces. … Continue reading

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MIT 3.042 Chess Masters Brass Casting (Part III)

The molten brass is poured into the top of the investment mold. It quickly cools and solidifies. Later on the investment was broken and removed to reveal brass chess pieces. Duration : 0:0:11

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