MadModder
The Shop => Metal Stuff => Topic started by: bry1975 on July 14, 2011, 04:37:38 PM
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Chaps,
Nickel Silver so is it generally softer than 316L SS?
TIA
Bry
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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.
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Thanks Dean,
I'm hoping the 2mm rod ordered has got enough stiffness for the non marking tool I'm making.
Bry
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Brass works great for non marking tools, Bry. You might already have some of that laying around?
Dean
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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. :(