L3-MFG-CAST-MELT
ESSENTIAL
RESOURCES
Level 3 · hardware
Casting Melt Source
Integration to L3-MFG-SMELT for Casting Melt Supply
Integration with L3-MFG-SMELT melt supply, providing molten alloy at correct temperature for casting via L3-MFG-CAST-POUR.
Purpose
Integration with L3-MFG-SMELT melt supply, providing molten alloy at correct temperature for casting via L3-MFG-CAST-POUR.
Context
Child of L2-MFG-CAST within the Lunar Ark system
Principles
- ▸Temperature control during transfer
- ▸Insulated ladle from smelt furnace
- ▸Per-alloy melt-supply scheduling
- ▸Coordinated with L3-MFG-SMELT-REFINE
- ▸Long-life ladle refractory
Typical implementations
- ▸Foundry ladle systems (terrestrial)
- ▸Industrial melt transfer
Lunar considerations
- ▸Insulated transfer minimises temperature loss
- ▸Long-life refractory ladle
- ▸Coordinated with casting station availability
Specifications
Functional
| primary function | Integration with L3-MFG-SMELT melt supply, providing molten alloy at correct temperature for casting via L3-MFG-CAST-POUR. |
| transfer temperature loss c | 50 |
Physical
| mass kg | 80 |
| materials | Insulated ladle, Magnesia refractory |
| vacuum compatibility | True |
Operational
| power consumption w | 0 |
| thermal range c | -40, 70 |
| lifetime years | 15 |
| mtbf hours | 30000 |
Interfaces
Provides
- Hot melt for casting
Requires
- Melt from refining
Cite this entry
Lunar Ark Codex. "Casting Melt Source" (L3-MFG-CAST-MELT). Retrieved 10 September 2026, from https://lunarark.com/entry/L3-MFG-CAST-MELT
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