Is this a K Type sensor?

[Sam]

Is anyone else here into melting metals in a furnace and casting their own parts?

I'm just getting started and have built a spincaster machine and an electric radiant furnace. The furnace can melt chunks of 6106-T6 aluminum in about 40 minutes ! Although my main purpose will be for Zamack-27 zinc aluminum alloy, I have the first ingot on the way.

I was thinking of ordering a pyrometer with a K sensor off ebay but since you started this thread, I'm thinking I'll build one too. Please keep us informed on your progress.

Here's a link to a thread on my spincaster build.