Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work.

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Default Can I use a TIG welder to melt metal in small crucibles?

One thing that might be a limiting item is the duty cycle on your
welder. You might wnat to consider carbon arc instead of using
tungsten, that's full-size electric furnace practice.

Stan

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