I assume then that the A2 are tempered....do they mask it so the surface is different to the base?Modern cast anvils tend to be A2 or there abouts
Massey power hammers use low grade steel with a s7 insert for the die blocks
Peddinghaus are forged with induction hardened top . One I had tested was very similar to en24 but had some A2 percentages
It will need some tempering back because of the casting processI assume then that the A2 are tempered....do they mask it so the surface is different to the base?
Not in the slightest, we’re on the same page!Sorry @pressbrake1 im not distracting from the fine work you do, not for a second
I use my old dads anvil as a door jamHad forge welded anvils and cast and hardened anvils. The forge welded ones are usually the nicest to use.
They’d do that job for 100 years and still be up for a days work.I use my old dads anvil as a door jam
Ima bargain then!Wow they’ve gone up in price! Think my old man paid £800+VAT.
Quick put your prices up, shhh.Ima bargain then!
remember my bruv buying a new wd one new from army surpus stores for 10 quid 55 years agoWow they’ve gone up in price! Think my old man paid £800+VAT.
and its a great idea but you would never find it being used in steel works or tool works.......they know the metallurgy and they know the temp they need to get the best results....its heated in a furnace and held for an hour per inch thickness or min an hour to make sure its consistent throughout the part....the magnet could be in contact with the only part thats transformed.....its a great trick but its bettered by the science and no matter what it is, it is always science.We used the magnet test when apprentices
I remember discussing that some time ago:We used the magnet test when apprentices