Gobae Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I've got a billet of WI and 5160 I'm pattern welding; no problems there. However, I want weld a base of HSS (M2/M7) on as a cutting edge (this will be a woodturner's tool and HSS is the standard steel they use). Are the welding temps close enough to make this feasible? And/or are there other elements that make this a difficult process. Thanks! Edited October 20, 2008 by Gobae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobae Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Never mind folks. I just priced the HSS and it's far too expensive to use in this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Why are you using such obviously different steels as a mix? When mixing steels for damascus it is better to use ones with similar heat treating temperatures and quenchants. 5160 is an oil hardening steel, while W1 is water (fast oil or brine) hardening steel. You will not get the best out of those steels when used together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobae Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ah, you misread the metals. One is 5160 the other is Wrought Iron (WI), NOT W1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 AHHH Ok, my bad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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