TOAUTO Upgraded Gold Melting Furnace TGF3000-V1.1, 1+3 KG Electric Digital Smelting Furnace 1400W 2100F PID Smelter Kiln Kit Casting Refining Jewelry Precious Metals Gold Silver Copper Aluminum (110V)

The media could not be loaded. I am obsessed with this thing! One thing that i love is the paint of very durable, I even spilled aluminum on it and the aluminum chipped right off with 0 damage. The tongs for gripping the crucible click in the open position, and just need a little push to close. It heats up real quick, within 20 minutes it’ll melt aluminum. This of course of slower than a propane smelter, but let me ask you this. What propane smelter lets you heat up the crucible to EXACTLY 634°? Precise heating is important in metal smelting, so this electric smelter is definitely a great way to guarantee that. The manual actually teaches you how to repair some pretty complicated issues. Even down to fixing the resistive wiring. As someone who advocates for the right to repair, this is a huge win! Their customer support system is also great. When I asked them why aluminum wouldn’t melt, they suggested I use borax, and it worked! When buying anything from Amazon this expensive, I’m very concerned with guaranteeing the product is just how I envisioned it. I can say with confidence, this product was not how I envisioned it at all. It’s way better! Unless you literally hate money and yourself, just get this smelter. Safe to say, very satisfied customer.

The TOAUTO Upgraded Gold Melting Furnace TGF3000-V1.1 has revolutionized my jewelry crafting and metal refining process with its exceptional performance and precise control.Equipped with a powerful 1400W heating element, this furnace delivers rapid and consistent heating, allowing for quick melting of various precious metals including gold, silver, copper, and aluminum. The PID temperature control system ensures accuracy up to 2100°F, providing me with the confidence to achieve precise results every time.The 1+3 KG capacity is perfect for small to medium-scale projects, allowing me to melt and cast multiple batches of jewelry or refine precious metals with ease. The digital display provides clear and intuitive feedback, making it simple to monitor and adjust settings as needed.One of the standout features of this furnace is its versatility. Whether I'm casting intricate jewelry pieces or refining scrap metals, the TOAUTO furnace handles each task with efficiency and reliability. The comprehensive smelter kiln kit includes everything I need to get started, from crucibles to tongs, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.Furthermore, the upgraded design of this furnace incorporates safety features such as insulation materials and a sturdy construction, providing peace of mind during operation. The 110v power supply makes it suitable for use in a variety of settings, whether in a professional workshop or a home studio.In conclusion, the TOAUTO Upgraded Gold Melting Furnace TGF3000-V1.1 is a game-changer for anyone involved in jewelry making, metal casting, or refining. Its combination of advanced features, precise control, and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to any workspace, allowing for efficient and high-quality metalwork.

I started using an electric furnace primarily for jewelry vacuum casting about 20 years ago. I have a better-quality Kerr brand furnace that does a much better job than this one, but it cost about 3 times as much, for just the furnace and a single crucible. I purchased this about a year ago and have just taken the time to try it out. I got this to play around with non-precious metals. This is not a machine for scrappers as another has mentioned in their review. I'd like to point out, the crucibles are consumables and will have to be replaced over time. I've put a total of about 30 hours of use on it so far melting copper, brass and aluminum (I dedicate a separate crucible for each metal). It handles brass and copper fairly well, aluminum not as much. It should also be able to handle gold and silver as well as it does with the brass and copper. It will handle aluminum in smaller amounts, using very clean/new unoxidized metal. To me it seems like the lower temperature of the aluminum doesn't get the entire crucible hot enough to do larger melts. Only about the bottom 3rd of the flask seems to get hot enough. I can consistently get about 6 ounces to a pour, that's it, or about 2 mini muffins sized ingots worth of aluminum. From my experience using this so far, I would only try to use the 1 or 2 kg crucibles, the 3's are too much for it for any metals. I have done multiple pours from 3 separate crucibles each and all 3 appear to be holding up as well as the Kerr crucibles. The heat-resistant stone lining and the inside of the lid will develop some small cracks, it even happened to my Kerr furnace.The bad: It's a cheaply made electric furnace that's not likely going to melt any metals to the maximum amounts it says it will. The good: It's cheap and it works and comes with all the basics you need to use it. It can be used more easily and in a smaller space than a gas furnace and is a bit safer to use.If melting metals is something new for you, this would not be a bad setup to start out experimenting. If you use a torch for melting for jewelry casting, this would be a nice upgrade. Most tools tend to oversell their max ratings, this does fall short by even that standard. Quality control is typically lacking in cheap tools like this, so if you get one make sure you can test it out immediately so you can do an Amazon return if you get a dud.

We are very happy! We typically used a larger propane one for "dirty or scrap metals", but decided to purchase this one specifically for clean metals. It's simple to use, and best of all, it's so quiet. Heat is evenly distruputed. It does take a while to heat up, but we expected that with electric vs. Gas.We did have the heating element go out on us after a few uses, but the company that manufactured it was very accommodating and gave us a replacement part as well as ano t her crucible. They stayed in constant communication during and after transit. Overall satisfied.