Inconel or Stellite home build possible?

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Inconel or Stellite home build possible?

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I know this stuff is supposed to be impossible to cut. But if I wanted to make an attempt at building inconel or Stellite baffles, how would I go about it?

Where do I buy?

What shapes would I buy?

What tools would you recommend? I assume grinders are mandatory.
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wacki wrote:I know this stuff is supposed to be impossible to cut. But if I wanted to make an attempt at building inconel or Stellite baffles, how would I go about it?

Where do I buy?

What shapes would I buy?

What tools would you recommend? I assume grinders are mandatory.
You got guts if you want to try machining Stellite for a Form1 can!

You will have better luck with Inconel than Stellite.
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If your machine has the rigidity (and balls) you can get inserts for 625 and 718 inconel.

Satellite is a cobalt alloy and is a HUGE PITA to machine. You could grind it or burn (edm) the stellite if you can find a small quantity distributer.

If you want hardness you can buy 17-4 condition A, due your machining, harden it then finish machine.
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Long baffle life can be had without the need for aerospace materials through design of the suppressor.You can cut inconel with S-7 or M-42 tools if you hold your mouth just right.The grinder you need for the stellite should cost no more than 3,500.00$ plus the cost of the lathe to hold it.
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Everyone may already know this, but in any case Stellite is the material often used to make automotive exhaust valve seats. I used to work in an automotive machine shop rebuilding heads and I can tell you Stellite is tough stuff.
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It is most famously used to line Ma Deuce barrels! Insanely tough and strong.
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wacki wrote:I know this stuff is supposed to be impossible to cut. But if I wanted to make an attempt at building inconel or Stellite baffles, how would I go about it?

Where do I buy?

What shapes would I buy?

What tools would you recommend? I assume grinders are mandatory.
You can cut inconel if you machine is up to the task. Carbide tools are a given. Keep the SFM under 60-80. Coolant is mandatory.

Do you need any 625? :mrgreen:
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