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Call for Charpy toughness samples

Discussion in 'Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers' started by Larrin, Jan 26, 2018.

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  1. Feb 13, 2018 #101
    Willie71

    Willie71 Warren J. Krywko. Part Time Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I don’t have any 3v thick enough. I’ll get some on my next order, and do,Rc58,60,and 63.
     
  2. Feb 13, 2018 #102
    Larrin

    Larrin Gold Member Gold Member

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    Sure it can.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2018 #103
    Willie71

    Willie71 Warren J. Krywko. Part Time Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I need a metallurgical lab to test some of the ideas coming into my mind. I’m ready for a career change.
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2018 #104
    DeadboxHero

    DeadboxHero Triple B Handmade, Custom Knives Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Larrin, do you do testing?

    I got some samples of elmax, s35vn and cpm 154 I'd like tested.
     
  5. Feb 13, 2018 #105
    Larrin

    Larrin Gold Member Gold Member

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    I do not own a metallurgical testing facility. We are currently performing charpy impact toughness for the mutual benefit of all if samples can be provided in the condition specified in this thread. The high level requirements are in the first post of this thread. We did report results previously for CPM-154 but only for one heat treatment.
     
  6. Feb 13, 2018 #106
    Darrin Sanders

    Darrin Sanders Knifemaker Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I'll try get these done by the end of the week, no later than next week. I already have CPM-M4 & CPM-4V on hand just need to know what protocols you think would be best to run for each alloy. I'll be glad to do them within the next few weeks.
     
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  7. Feb 13, 2018 #107
    Darrin Sanders

    Darrin Sanders Knifemaker Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Before I screw up a bunch of coupons, I just wanna be sure I'm on the right track. The test pieces need to be .098" X .394" X 2.165" + or - .003" with a 150 grit or better finish. If I'm off, please correct me. I'll do the length & width before H/T and grind them to final thickness after.
     
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  8. Feb 13, 2018 #108
    Darrin Sanders

    Darrin Sanders Knifemaker Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    One more thing Larrin. Will a number stamped on the end with the hole be detrimental? It sure will help keep everything sorted out.
     
  9. Feb 13, 2018 #109
    JohnKSa

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    Is there any possibility that some steel makers or commercial knife makers might be willing to donate ready-to-test steel samples for this testing?
     
  10. Feb 14, 2018 #110
    JTknives

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    Do you need 3v? I have a big block and could bandsaw off a few slices for you.
     
  11. Feb 14, 2018 #111
    Larrin

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    That is correct. You would still have to take the width slightly oversized before heat treating because the finish matters on those sides.
     
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  12. Feb 14, 2018 #112
    Larrin

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    As long as it is sufficiently far from the center. The anvils have a 40mm spacing so it needs to be outside that.
     
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  13. Feb 14, 2018 #113
    Larrin

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    Anything is possible if we believe hard enough.
     
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  14. Feb 14, 2018 #114
    Alpha Knife Supply

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    Is there a complete list of all the alloys that are being donated? I will provide some missing alloys.

    Chuck
     
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  15. Feb 14, 2018 #115
    Larrin

    Larrin Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is what I think we have on offer:
    Willie71 - Z-wear, Cru-Wear, 8670, N690, Z-Finit, M2, 20CV
    Darrin Sanders - AEB-L heat treatments
    kuraki - 80CrV2, W1, W2, 4V, M4, Rex 121, 15N20
    JTKnives - 15N20
    DevinT - grinding
     
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  16. Feb 14, 2018 #116
    Willie71

    Willie71 Warren J. Krywko. Part Time Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    That would work.

    Edit. I think there is a requirement in regards to rolling direction for samples.

    Warren
     
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  17. Feb 14, 2018 #117
    rodriguez7

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    Looking good!
     
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  18. Feb 14, 2018 #118
    Darrin Sanders

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    Got it. I think it'll be best to put the hole on one end and stamp the number/mark on the other. I'll make them a few thou. oversize in all directions and finish them after H/T.
     
  19. Feb 14, 2018 #119
    Larrin

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    Yes the orientation relative to the rolling direction is very important.
     
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  20. Feb 16, 2018 #120
    hugofeynman

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