Senior Cones

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What are Pyrometric Cones?

Senior Cones

Senior Cones are normally set in a series of three ascending cone values in a clay plaque. The "Target" cone is the second cone in the series. Cone plaques are set opposite a "peep hole" opening in the kiln's interior. The kiln operator monitors the progress of the firing by looking through the peep hole and shutting off the kiln when the target cone bends to a "six o'clock" position.

   

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