jason0012 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 For those who have ventured into stainless damascus, I have some 440C that I bought for grinding practice. I have a few small pieces left over, too small for blades but perfect for a billet. I have tried welding stainless billets before but run into compatability issues mixing stainless with softer steels(5160,1095,A36). I do have a fair stock of 304, but would prefer something that would harden, though this is kind of a lark- just to see if I can do it. would higher alloy stuff like H-13,D-2,A-6,M-2 possibly be better? What about 52100? I have some 420 would that even give any contrast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 What are you using for Flux? Are you doing can welds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason0012 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 can welds. My past attempts show good adhesion but seperate durring forging. I had 3/16 440 layered with 3/4" 5160 in one billet. The end result had the 440 layers still nearly 3/16 and the 5160 at around 1/2 at the point of failure.That billet became part of Billy Merritt's collection of pattern weld samples. The two just flow differently. I am thinking a harder higher alloy would do better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Might try welding to a straight carbon steel too as I've found tricky stuff welds better to plan stuff than other chromium containing steels. The difference in hot hardness makes a big difference working it too; as it puts a lot of shear on the welds. Billy probably could have welded it outside in a thunderstorm using a bic lighter for the heat... His stepping up at an IBA conference to fill in for a Demonstrator that couldn't make it at the last minute sure helped my pattern welding along; must be about 20 years ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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