I made a short annealing video last night using my crappy cell phone perched precariously on a used Metamucil container. There's no editing and the file is around 30MB but it might work ok. I should probably make a stop of some kind to locate the case mouth consistently. I've noticed that it makes a difference as you can see from the video. Anyway, forgive the noise of the cooling fan supplied with the kit but you can see how the annealer works. Here's a link to the video.
Anyone using a Fluxeon Induction Annealer?
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This one looks like a good Annealing setup and not expensive the Annealeez.
http://annealeez.ddns.net/
http://annealeez.ddns.net/
I set up a YouTube account and put a copy of the video there in case anyone is interested.
Fluxeon Annie Annealer
Perhaps one of the best features of the Annie compared to flame systems is that it's so quick and efficient to anneal small batches. I wouldn't want to set up a flame annealer to anneal 20 cases, but with the Annie there's no set up time. I can anneal 10 .308 Win cases, 10 .375 H&H cases and 10 .300 Win Mag cases in just a few minutes. This feature might not be useful to some but I think it's beneficial.
Fluxeon Annie Annealer
Perhaps one of the best features of the Annie compared to flame systems is that it's so quick and efficient to anneal small batches. I wouldn't want to set up a flame annealer to anneal 20 cases, but with the Annie there's no set up time. I can anneal 10 .308 Win cases, 10 .375 H&H cases and 10 .300 Win Mag cases in just a few minutes. This feature might not be useful to some but I think it's beneficial.
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Nice video and I looked at the one in the link. Considering what you had to work with I would say you did a nice job. I agree as to a stop so you get good uniformity. You have been making really good progress with this thing.
Ron
Ron
Bad annealers
I have read every forum and review I could find and can't find anyone that has run more than a handful of cases. I have cases stacked up ready to anneal. The unit will not do more than 75 cases without melting down and totally failing. I am on my third unit right now, but Fluxeon forgot to send a heating coil with it, so it is dead in the water.
Also, Giraud has severed all ties with Fluxeon because of inability to deliver working units, among other issues.
I will post again if this one actually works. I don't have a good feeling.
This was at a calculated 25% duty cycle or less. The unit's breaker popped and it will no longer work.
I have read every forum and review I could find and can't find anyone that has run more than a handful of cases. I have cases stacked up ready to anneal. The unit will not do more than 75 cases without melting down and totally failing. I am on my third unit right now, but Fluxeon forgot to send a heating coil with it, so it is dead in the water.
Also, Giraud has severed all ties with Fluxeon because of inability to deliver working units, among other issues.
I will post again if this one actually works. I don't have a good feeling.
This was at a calculated 25% duty cycle or less. The unit's breaker popped and it will no longer work.
^^This^^
When I asked DG about this, well over a year ago, he was thinking this induction annealer would not make it to market.
As I recall it was the induction units that were causing issues and the supplier was difficult to work with.
They've been on his site for three years and still aren't shipping. My guess is they never will result in a product.
When I asked DG about this, well over a year ago, he was thinking this induction annealer would not make it to market.
As I recall it was the induction units that were causing issues and the supplier was difficult to work with.
They've been on his site for three years and still aren't shipping. My guess is they never will result in a product.
Reloadron
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I have never used one for brass but have used a few large commercial versions. I have also helped a few electronic enthusiast (hobby types) with a few home brew versions of induction heaters. The simple ones use devices called MOSFETS and even on heat sinks with fan cooling they tend to fail. Then we step up to using what are called IGBT modules but that adds cost. When all is said and done I can buy a heck of a lot of propane gas tanks for what a good annealing unit cost. Personally I am just not sure I trust what is out there electronic based.
Ron
Ron
I've been using the Annie for over a year now and have an updated thread here.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=800337
I've had no issues annealing .270 Win, .375 H&H or 6.5 Creedmoor brass. I annealed 120 6.5x47 Lapua cases for my girlfriend a month or so ago and I needed to run the unit for 3.5 seconds per case to get a good anneal. I wasn't running a fan or the water cooled coil and the annealer went into thermal protection mode for about 15 minutes after I'd annealed 90 or so cases. It was a little annoying since she needed 120 rounds for a sniper course the following morning. So far this is the only "issue" I've encountered.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=800337
I've had no issues annealing .270 Win, .375 H&H or 6.5 Creedmoor brass. I annealed 120 6.5x47 Lapua cases for my girlfriend a month or so ago and I needed to run the unit for 3.5 seconds per case to get a good anneal. I wasn't running a fan or the water cooled coil and the annealer went into thermal protection mode for about 15 minutes after I'd annealed 90 or so cases. It was a little annoying since she needed 120 rounds for a sniper course the following morning. So far this is the only "issue" I've encountered.
Reloadron
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At least the thermal overload worked as it should rather than resulting in a thermal failure of the permanent type. 
Ron
Ron
This is a bit pricey (ok, its really expensive), but boy it sure looks nice! I might just have to save up for one myself. Anyone using one?
http://www.ampannealing.com/
http://www.ampannealing.com/
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