Whether you work in pottery, glass, or heat treat, kiln firing temperatures play a critical role in achieving your desired result. Reaching the correct kiln firing temperature during each stage of your firing schedule is the difference between successfully completing a project…or creating a total mess! So, today, we’ll be sharing insights for helping you […]
Did you know that you can easily program your TAP Controller to track your electric kiln firing cost? And with the latest update to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, we’ve made the kiln firing cost calculator function free for all users! Why is this important? There are several benefits to being able to accurately […]
Maybe you’re shopping for a new kiln or maybe you’re exploring options for upgrading your current kiln controller. Either way, you’ll find that there are a lot of different temperature controller manufacturers that make controllers for kilns, furnaces and heat treat ovens. A few of the temperature control unit manufacturers you’re likely to come across […]
Kiln controls are the interface you use to program the temperature of your kiln. There are a wide variety of different types of kiln controllers, so how do you know which one is right for you? Well, that depends on the type of kiln you’re using and the types of kiln firing schedules you frequently […]
The primary function of a kiln controller is to help users input (and successfully execute!) their kiln firing schedules…but what is a kiln firing schedule? Below, we’ll be helping you understand kiln firing schedules, as well as how firing schedules differ for materials such as glass, ceramic, pottery, and metal heat treat! Definition of Kiln […]
Pottery firing is the process of heating clay to transform raw clay into ceramic. Potters and ceramicists use pottery kiln temperature controllers to control the temperature of their kiln throughout the firing process. These devices ensure that your pottery comes out hard, durable, and error free. Before getting into the nitty gritty of how to operate […]
 Just like with cars, artists and hobbyists have two options when it comes to kiln controllers: manual and automatic. Manual kiln controllers rely completely on user input. With a combination of analog dials and switches, users have to set the temperature of their kiln, adjust temp throughout the firing process, and make sure they keep […]