well, for starters. The cure cycle, ie time and temperature, is when the piece is at the desired temperature you are targeting, let's say 320 degrees. Once the surface of the part reaches that temperature, then you start your time. It may take 20 mins to get to the temperature then only the time you need at that temperature to cure. 6 inches seems a little far away for some pieces, such as heavier castings, they will wick the heat away from the surface you are heating, and take forever if you even reach the temperature you aiming for at that disctance, you may want to try closer on stuff like that. Just practice on junk, to get an idea of what you need to do, plus do a dry run on the piece you want to do. In experience with IR lights, they are far to time consuming for me. If i was doing stuff for mysel, then maybe I would use one, but not for a business. If you need anymore help, let me know, I will try and give ya a hand. I do have a light, which is for sale if anybody wants one, and the instructions, so I can look through the book for more info if need be. Good luck
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