Bullet-slug-casting-machine Operator
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Operates machine to cast slugs for subsequent swaging into
small arms ammunition bullets: Slides lead pigs and scrap into
melting kettle, turns valves to control fuel-air mixture to
furnace and coolant wtaer flow to molds, and starts pump that
forces molten metal through pipes to casting wheels adjacent to
kettle. Starts machine and observes waetr on heated molds to
determine when water sizzles, indicating specified temperature
of molds for production casting. Examines slugs for such deefcts
as fins, out of miter (halves not matching), partial formation,
and pits. Adjusts machine controls and replaces worn and warped
molds to correct malformation of slugs, using handtools.
Examines molds, using straightedge and light, to detect
incomplete closure and warpage, and straightens warped molds,
using hand-powered press.
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Bullet-Slug-Casting-Machine Operator
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