Annealing

[Hmatt]

This is the video I ended up using for my edumacation. I love his videos.

 

[Lead hammer]

If possible, I suggest going to a 20lb tank. The little 1 pounders flame can change in temp throughout an annealing session.

 

[franktank]

This is the video I ended up using for my edumacation. I love his videos.

I found his channel because you mentioned him in another thread, humble guy.

 

[turbo_bird]

Hand held induction annealing is what I stumbled across on YouTube. The parts required excluding the extension cord sell as a kit on Amazon. Pictured cases are at 2.0 seconds each. Time can be adjusted in .001 increments. A little trial and error for duration and every brand/calibre is definitely different. Seems to be working well and very fast and easy.

Induction annealing is really neat. I built an induction annealer in an old computer case a couple years ago, works pretty good. It has a water cooled induction coil and is all controlled by an Arduino. I've seen similar ones guys have built and added 3d printed case feeders to them. Now that I've got a 3d printer, I might have to do that too. It sure makes a difference when bumping 223 shoulders back to make 222 cases.
Kristian

 

[Peecos]

That’s impressive! Way above my skill level of build. More of a plug and play builder for these kind of projects.

 

[HOSSONE]

Since we are sharing, this is the one I built.

 

[sgluckst]

Maybe this thread should show all our various homemade annealers.

Anyhow, I built this fully automated one a couple of years ago. The white parts are 3D printed ABS. The annealing coil is water cooled, the fan and rad are in the backside. It autofeeds with the drum, and a solenoid driven trap door auto releases the processed case. Also, has an activated carbon extractor fan to minimize fumes.