correct me if i'm wrong, but i am under the impression that i should be more concerned with the "toughness" of the O1 rod than the actual hardness? i would certainly rather have the rod bend than snap. is a decreased hardness more apt to make the rod bend, or break? if break, than what is the...
thank you so much for the information, suggestions and feedback!
the hardness of the rod we are using is rockwell B89-B110, according to the listing on mcmaster. maybe i will try a temper cycle to see if we get any different results.
i have only ever used the safety silv 56, as its what we...
hi guys, i am new to these forums, so please bear with me. i am NOT an engineer, i am a metalsmith. i have a question about some of my procedures, and i was hoping someone could let me know if i am behaving foolishly, and if so, how? i'll try to make it as straightforward as i can.
i am brazing...
