Metal Foam???

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Hankins

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Metal Foam... AKA: Aluminum Foam
Just read about this stuff has anybody seen it or know where to get a piece to experiment with?
Appears to be like Styrafoam or Closed cell foam just made out of Aluminum
 
I've heard of it. Basically, its supposed to be like polystyrene foam, but much stronger. Its just a structural thing, but it might work as a handle.
 
Thanks for the input Justin... There is also a Ti-Version of this!
Anybody seen or know where to get some?
 
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seen it online in various densities but not for retail... it is often used as a core material; are you going to put a skin on it or use it as is? Promise us you'll post pics if you get some!
 
I have a small sample at work somewhere. As mentioned before, it's intended for use as a core material in laminated structures. I cannot see any possible further use for the stuff since it's so open-celled, but a bit of creativity goes a long way.

Cheers Rody
 
This part of being a "Custom Knifemaker" pushing the edge so others have to keep-up!
 
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