Ok guys I want to start off by thanking everyone for their help you have all been amazing. Here is an update on what I have been experimenting with!
1)I tried the boronizing and needless to say it did not work the whole length turned dark grey almost black the groves were also distorted. So...
Thnks for all the help guys unfortunately the Kolstering will not be an option as the runner is to long for the unit that exists in North America.
I am curious about inserting diamond and or carbide tips into the steel. I am will look more into it and post on here to see if someone has a link...
I respect that other steels may be better for this purpouse but that being said I have no chice but to use a 316 steel it is what I am provided with and am forced to use. That is one of the regulations I am handcuffed with. Hopefully now you can see my problem.
I also agree a polished surface...
Changing the amount of runner contact with the ice is possible, but you need to keep in mind that the less runner contact the less control the sled will have so there is a balance there.
By "pipe" I meant a general characteristic of the runner itself. I am sorry to be so vauge with the...
Unfortunately I have to use a 316 steel so another one is not an option.
This process of Kolsterizing can it be done to a 316 steel?
What about coatings do you know of any that would make the steel pip harder but retain its smothness?
Hi I have a question: I have a (316) austinetic stainless steel pipe that I am looking to harden not sure how to go about this process.
I was thinking induction? Or: EndurAlloy a boronizing process. (http://www.endurancetechnologies.com)
The pipe is meant to go on the bottom of a sled that...