Lodge Cast Iron 2012 - GoExpo

Grinding removes any sharp edges or burrs and insures a smooth surface before the final step in the cleaning process.
polishing
Here the pots and pans swirl in a bath of steel media along with soap and water for a power scrubbing that enhances the
surface finish. At the end of this step our cast iron is hung out to dry insuring that it is ready for the next process, seasoning.
seasoning
A critical step in making Lodge cast iron is seasoning. Vegetable oil is applied with electro static spray guns creating a uniform
coating with charged oil particles. The positively charged oil atoms bond with the negatively charged iron atoms in the pan,
creating a barrier between food and the pan without the need for a synthetic surface. The result is a natural easy-release surface
that improves with continued use.
baking
From here the skillets travel to an oven, where they are baked at a high temperature. This transforms the oil into the black patina