Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS. What is a 'Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS'. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a method for producing goods that is readily adaptable to changes in the product being manufactured, in which machines are able to manufacture parts and in the ability to handle varying levels of production.
When corrosion occurs after the in-process time, the cause may be a corrosive atmosphere. Heat treat departments may exhaust corrosive fumes. One of the most corrosive is sulfur dioxide fumes which will quickly corrode metal surfaces.
Use a thermocouple to watch the heat. You want to heat the cast iron to 1300ÂªC / 2500ÂªF for fifteen minutes. You will know you have reached this temperature when the crucible's bottom is light yellow, nearly blinding in color. Remove the crucible from the furnace and heat. Add a teaspoon of borax to dissolve all oxides.