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Brasso
09-02-2021, 06:58 PM
I have an ingot marked "BLATCHFORD LINOTYPE REPLACEMENT". Does anyone know the composition of this alloy?
Brasso
09-04-2021, 08:09 AM
bump
dondiego
09-04-2021, 08:22 AM
It is most likely a tin replacement alloy to be added to the Linotype alloy to freshen it for better casting properties.
oley55
09-04-2021, 08:29 AM
sooner or later person or persons with print press experience will stumble in here. Can you post a picture?
Brasso
09-04-2021, 07:19 PM
I don't know how to post pic. Can someone post it for me?
Brasso
09-05-2021, 09:42 AM
This is a little better.288288
cabezaverde
09-05-2021, 03:11 PM
It was called "plus" metal by my boss. Supplemented the tin and antimony in remelted linotype.

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?401216-WTS-linotype-plus-metal
Brasso
09-06-2021, 08:44 AM
Thank you all very much!!