Firing Smarter: Inside the New
Hello potters, educators, and studio managers!
If you have ever opened a kiln and found that your glazes didn’t quite mature on the bottom shelf, you know that achieving the perfect firing is a delicate balance of art and science. That is why we are thrilled to announce the latest Pottery Tech software kiln app update, designed to give you more control, deeper insights, and better results.
The spotlight of this update is the brand-new integration between our Cone Analytics tool and the Pottery Tech cone angle temperature tool. Here is a breakdown of how these tools are teaming up to take the guesswork out of your firing schedules, along with a look at the powerful new features now at your fingertips.
Bridging the Gap: Linking Cone Analytics and the Cone Angle Temperature Tool
In the past, measuring the bending angle of your cones and analyzing the resulting heat-work data were two separate steps. Not anymore!
With this new update, the Pottery Tech cone angle temperature tool has been seamlessly linked to the Cone Analytics suite. This means you can easily translate the final angle of your witness cones into precise temperature readings, which are then automatically fed into the analytics engine. By connecting your precise cone angle measurements directly with post-firing analysis, you can instantly see exactly how your firing schedule translated into actual heat-work inside the chamber. It creates a closed-loop system where your firing history actively informs and improves your future programming.
Key Features in the Latest Update
We have packed this update with tools to help you diagnose issues and perfect your firing schedules. When you open the newly updated app, here is what you can expect:
- Advanced Cone Comparison: The analysis tool now allows you to easily compare target, guard, and witness cone results side-by-side, making it incredibly simple to track firing performance over time.
- Batt-by-Batt Processing: Simply paste or import your cone data, and the app will automatically process the information for each kiln batt.
- Zonal Temperature Breakdowns: You can now view the average temperatures separated by layer—specifically the top, middle, and bottom of your kiln—so you know exactly where your cold spots are hiding.
- Heat-Work Distribution Visuals: We have introduced highly detailed heat-work distribution visuals that map out the temperature variations across the entire kiln. This feature gives you a clear, visual representation of how evenly your kiln is firing, empowering you to fine-tune your schedules with confidence.
Get the Update
By turning traditional heat-work measurement into modern digital analysis, this update helps you solve kiln problems faster and produce more consistent, beautiful work.
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