Rian Davidson

On 7/18/2022 at 3:53 PM, Goods said:

 If so make a flat punch with the same area and see how deep it will stamp.

That's a very good idea! Sometimes the answer can be right in front of us and we still can't see it. I'll forge up a small marker tomorrow and see how it goes. 

On 7/20/2022 at 8:23 AM, Rojo Pedro said:

Can you try it with a small flat punch to simulate your logo?

Thanks a lot! Yes, I'll forge a small stamp with the approximate dimensions of the logo and see what I can come up with. 

On 7/20/2022 at 9:16 AM, Latticino said:

  There is going to be a large difference between stamping, say, H-13, 52100, and D2 vs. mild steel or wrought iron.  There will be a similar difference between stamping steel at a red heat vs. at a high yellow.

Yes! I'll be mostly stamping 80crv2. And I'll need to do some tests at different temperatures to see what works best. I also like the little press! It seems to be somewhat comparable to an #0.5

On 7/24/2022 at 2:04 PM, Anachronist58 said:

So, your press is 80cm, or 31.5" tall with the ram open?

 

Thanks a lot - mine is more around 70 kilos. It should still be sufficient. Thanks for writing!

Good idea! I'll take a look in my shop tomorrow and see what I can come up with. Thanks

15 minutes ago, Irondragon ForgeClay Works said:

Welcome from the Ozark mountains. I suspect if you are stamping hot steel, it should work. If there is a plate on it with the manufacturer have you tried contacting them?

Thanks a lot! Unfortunately there is no manufacturing info on the press anywhere which is surprising as it's quite a well machined piece of equipment. 

Hello everyone, 

Long time reader - first time posting! 

I've recently purchased a small fly press in Spain and there isn't really any information regarding the amount of force it can produce. I was hoping to use it exclusively for hot stamping a 1x1cm logo into 80crv2 steel. I just wanted to get a few opinions before biting the bullet and putting the order through for the custom stamp. 

Do you think the force would be sufficient to get a decent impression? The logo has a fair amount of flat space so perhaps I would opt for a less bold option to make things easier if necessary. I've attached a mockup of the touch mark as well. 

The press stands around 80cm high and is marked with a C. 

Thanks a lot for your thoughts and opinions,

Rian