Off Topic Damascus design idea

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onlyshado

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I'm wondering if new strengths and designs of Damascus steel could be produced by using metal powder and 3D printer technology to layer several types of powder in designs before forging. If the powders could be kept in place without any shifting long enough to be forged I think the possibilities are endless. Any thoughts on this idea? I don't want to make anyone mad and not trying to replace anyone making Damascus steel the traditional way. It's just an idea, so be cool.

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Mosaic cannister damascus is regularly made with steel powders. Never heard of 3D printers being used. Try it -- could be interesting.
 
Doesn't 3d printing use bonding agents? If so will it ruin the forging by introducing contaminants?
 
007Airman said:
Doesn't 3d printing use bonding agents? If so will it ruin the forging by introducing contaminants?
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The idea would be to use straight metal powder and the printer to deposit the powder in very accurate thickness and designs in a can then vacuumed or an inert gas added and the can welded closed then forging. I think a very high grade could be achieved if the process is even feasible. It might be possible but not feasible due to $$$$$$ for the result. Just an idea that popped into my head and now it's giving me a migraine.
 
onlyshado said:
The idea would be to use straight metal powder and the printer to deposit the powder in very accurate thickness and designs in a can then vacuumed or an inert gas added and the can welded closed then forging. I think a very high grade could be achieved if the process is even feasible. It might be possible but not feasible due to $$$$$$ for the result. Just an idea that popped into my head and now it's giving me a migraine.
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Well it seems that you are accessing creativity so keep it up just don't explode your brain.
 
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