Forestone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002405",
  "term": "Forestone",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A movable cast-iron bar positioned at the front of an ore hearth, specifically in lead smelting operations. This component rests between the keystones and can be adjusted forward or backward to control the hearth's opening. Its placement directly influences the airflow and the retention of molten lead within the furnace.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorstein",
    "es": "forestona",
    "fr": "pierre de foyer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/forestone/"
}