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| description = A more efficient, and smaller design than the traditional [[Refinery]]. However, it can only process [[Iron Ore]] into ingots.
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| description = A smaller, more efficient design than the traditional [[Refinery]]. However, it can only process [[Iron Ore]], [[Nickel Ore]], and [[Cobalt Ore]] into ingots.
 
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[[File:ArcFurnace01.jpg|right|thumb|340px|View of the Arc Furnace (front)]]
 
[[File:ArcFurnace01.jpg|right|thumb|340px|View of the Arc Furnace (front)]]
 
[[File:ArcFurnace02.jpg|right|thumb|340px|View of the Arc Furnace (back)]]
 
[[File:ArcFurnace02.jpg|right|thumb|340px|View of the Arc Furnace (back)]]
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== Function ==
 
== Function ==
The Arc Furnace is similar to its larger counterpart ([[Refinery]]) in that it refines ores into ingots. However, it is limited to only refining [[Iron Ore]]. The furnace is '''8x''' smaller, requires far less materials to build, refines at '''1.2x''' efficiency, and costs '''40%''' less power to use.
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The Arc Furnace is similar to its larger counterpart the [[Refinery]] in that it refines ores into ingots. However, it is limited to only refining [[Iron Ore]], [[Nickel Ore]], and [[Cobalt Ore]]. The furnace is '''8x''' smaller, requires far less materials to build, refines at '''1.2x''' efficiency, and costs '''40%''' less power to use.
 
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:16px;"| [[Control Interface|Control Interface Menu]]
 
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|If "on" allows the arc furnace to automatically draw iron ore from other inventories connected to it
 
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== Placement ==
 
== Placement ==
 
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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
Operating the Arc Furnace is similar to the [[Refinery]]. A simple example of its use is below:
 
Operating the Arc Furnace is similar to the [[Refinery]]. A simple example of its use is below:
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== Previous Versions ==
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Prior to version 01.052 (16.Oct.2014), the Arc Furnace was only capable of refining iron ore.
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== Examples ==
 
== Examples ==
 
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Revision as of 06:51, 17 October 2014


Arc Furnace Icon.png
Large Ship Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Arc Furnace
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
4
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
20
 
Active power consumption (MW):
0.33
 
Idle Power Consumption (MW):
0.001
View of the Arc Furnace (front)
View of the Arc Furnace (back)

Function

The Arc Furnace is similar to its larger counterpart the Refinery in that it refines ores into ingots. However, it is limited to only refining Iron Ore, Nickel Ore, and Cobalt Ore. The furnace is 8x smaller, requires far less materials to build, refines at 1.2x efficiency, and costs 40% less power to use.

Control Interface Menu
Options Comments
Toggle block Turns the device on, or off.
Name You can enter in your own custom name in the text box
Show on HUD If there is an Antenna attached to the same grid, this device will display its position on the players HUD
Use Conveyor System If "on" allows the arc furnace to automatically draw iron ore from other inventories connected to it

Placement

Large ship / Station
Outline Comments
Block Size: 2
Orientation affects function? No
Has limited range? No
Can be placed on all sides? Yes
Has large conveyor port? Yes One is located on the front, and back sides.
Has small conveyor port? No

Usage

Operating the Arc Furnace is similar to the Refinery. A simple example of its use is below:

Example Tutorial
  1. Build/place your Arc Furnace anywhere you like
    ArcFurnace03.jpg
    • If connected to a Conveyor Network, the furnace will automatically draw ores from another inventory. However, for this example we will be placing the ores in manually.
  2. While close to the large conveyor port door; open the inventory.
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  3. Drag your ore from your inventory on the left, and place inside the Arc Furnace. It will now begin processing automatically.
    ArcFurnace05.jpg

Previous Versions

Prior to version 01.052 (16.Oct.2014), the Arc Furnace was only capable of refining iron ore.

Examples

Arc Furnace connected to a large containers in a network
Arc Furnace (middle) connected to a small a connector (right). It will pull ore from the small ship, then place them in the small container (left)