Induction Annealing???

[gearheadpyro]

I've put together a slideshow/video with tempilaq on the cases. It shows how hot the cases get, and how localized the heat is. With the timer on the induction heater all of the cases get to the same heat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uasv-Pyxu4g

Other than that...

The automatic induction annealer is coming along well. I've ordered many parts for it and should begin construction within a week. I decided to go to a flashed chip for controlling it, that should help keep the cost down as I won't need a whole bunch of expensive electronics for it now, just the one chip. As always, I keep the updates coming on my blog, http://www.rifles-shooting-reloading.com/Reloading-blog.html.

 

[Roccobro]

I sure hope this turns into a product that you can market....

Justin

 

[counterclockwise]

The inductor tool for heating stuck bolts comes with one free "miniductor" coil. Runs on 110V and 1KW power. Fellow over on ar15.com said he sets the induction "On" time for various calibers using the temp-laq sticks to calibrate, then operates in batch mode using an old photo enlarger timer. Anyway, the complete rig new is $475 MSRP. I wonder what a group buy would be. I am going to check with my friendly Fastenal store nearby and see what Chinese version is available. I like the quick clean heat, no open flame idea.

 

[Borg]

Looking at the video, it looks like you're going too hot.
Get the heat crayon from a welding shop to get the right temp.
I've found that if I get the cases hot enough to see red, the brass is almost dead soft, something you don't want.
You might check it.
It does look fantistic, now just figure out how to automate it and I'm sold.
Borg