This applies to almost anything in the game, not just smelting. However, if I were to give some general tips to keep in mind, here they are: - Figure out what you need first, then fulfill that need. Have fun with it! There are nearly endless ways to build any type of design, and being creative is having fun with it is very important in my opinion. Creating any build in Factorio takes some thought and can be a challenge, but don't ever make it a chore. Inherent balance and symmetry is key in making, and keeping your smelters and resource lines running without having to use too many weird balancers or other unnecessary tricks. Before we continue, if you prefer to see a live demonstration of these ratios, you can check out my Smelting Ratios Video. To put it simply, there is a very specific number of each type of furnace required to completely fill each level of belt. However, in this guide, we will only be focusing on smelting ratios, or more specifically, furnace to belt ratios. Ratios are used throughout the whole game and are the key to optimizing your factory to the max. So, let's get started! The following section will cover ratios, which are an important starting point to create an efficient and powerful smeltery. Smelting and setting up furnace layouts is one of my favorite parts of Factorio, arguably one of the most important because without a sufficient smeltery the rest of your factory will suffer. Hey there, and welcome to my first Steam Guide! I figured it was time to put together some guides here on Steam that have more of a focus on a specific subject. This item has been added to your Favorites.Ĭreated by. Covering both belted designs and robot-based setups. This guide covers just about everything to do with smelting in the Factorio. This item will only be visible in searches to you, your friends, and admins. This item will only be visible to you, admins, and anyone marked as a creator. Please see the instructions page for reasons why this item might not work within Factorio. If you believe your item has been removed by mistake, please contact Steam Support. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts.