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| bry1975:
Chaps, Nickel Silver so is it generally softer than 316L SS? TIA Bry |
| Dean W:
Yes, a lot softer. Known as an engraving material for cheaper jewelery. Mainly a copper/nickel alloy. Look up "German Silver" on a google search for more info. |
| bry1975:
Thanks Dean, I'm hoping the 2mm rod ordered has got enough stiffness for the non marking tool I'm making. Bry |
| Dean W:
Brass works great for non marking tools, Bry. You might already have some of that laying around? Dean |
| bry1975:
Biggest worry is the pin diameter can't be over 2mm diameter and will be 4-5mm long supported like a cantilever, so looking for a high stiffness/young's modulus metal probably go for nickel silver or phosphor bronze 5% hard. I'm more theory than practical with design so will be interesting if the tool works satisfactory. :( |
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