For the serial number and model on a form 1 silencer can you use a steel stamping set?
The outer will be aluminum.
Serial number on silencer
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While you can, you need to be careful not to damage the tube wall. A close fitting mandrel should be used.
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I thought about stamping the tube with punch stamps but the baffels fit so tight any deformation the baffels are likely to not slide out or back into the tube so smooth.
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A dremel engraver will probably work just as well. Honestly though, why not just take it to be engraved somewhere?
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You said in a previous thread you're making a .308WIN can & using 17-4 internals.
Aluminum of any sort should be 0% of that build. Any suitable material for your tube will not be marked with punch & hammer lettering. Recommend you find a shop local & have them do it. Even a trophy shop probably can. When it's time, take a sheet of paper and write EXACTLY what you want engraved. You will see tons of stories from guys with jacked up SBR markings since they just gave their lower and form-1 to an FFL with no further guidance and assumed.....If you don't want your zipcode or some other stupid stuff engraved, be very specific.
Aluminum of any sort should be 0% of that build. Any suitable material for your tube will not be marked with punch & hammer lettering. Recommend you find a shop local & have them do it. Even a trophy shop probably can. When it's time, take a sheet of paper and write EXACTLY what you want engraved. You will see tons of stories from guys with jacked up SBR markings since they just gave their lower and form-1 to an FFL with no further guidance and assumed.....If you don't want your zipcode or some other stupid stuff engraved, be very specific.
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I was going to to use a dermal and a diamond tip bit.
But I just noticed there is an "embroidery and laser" shop in town so I might have to check that out.
But I just noticed there is an "embroidery and laser" shop in town so I might have to check that out.
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This is what I do - stamp with a close fitting mandrel inside.
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Do they argon shield when engraving titanium ?YugoRPK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:14 pm Its $30 return shipping included. Come on.
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Why ? So you can have shiny letters? Probably not.Bee wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:44 pmDo they argon shield when engraving titanium ?YugoRPK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:14 pm Its $30 return shipping included. Come on.
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Nothing to do with aesthetics.YugoRPK wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:13 pmWhy ? So you can have shiny letters? Probably not.Bee wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:44 pmDo they argon shield when engraving titanium ?YugoRPK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:14 pm Its $30 return shipping included. Come on.
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That “non-shiney “ engraving on your titanium can is a brittle phase (alpha case) that substantially reduces fatigue strength. Suggest you take a few minutes to become better informed. The detrimental effects of laser engraving titanium has been discussed on this forum and is also available on the internet. That said, lots of folks are willing to roll the dice and laser engrave their titanium tube without argon shielding.
I have not been able to find a laser engraver who employs argon shielding. All my tubes are CNC or diamond point engraved.
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I've used tarheestatefirearms for many of my engravings. While I don't pretend to know whether they use argon for shielding or not, I can honestly say all of the engravings they have done on Titanium has been just fine going back at least 6 years now.
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Bee wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:56 pmNothing to do with aesthetics.
That “non-shiney “ engraving on your titanium can is a brittle phase (alpha case) that substantially reduces fatigue strength. Suggest you take a few minutes to become better informed. The detrimental effects of laser engraving titanium has been discussed on this forum and is also available on the internet. That said, lots of folks are willing to roll the dice and laser engrave their titanium tube without argon shielding.
I have not been able to find a laser engraver who employs argon shielding. All my tubes are CNC or diamond point engraved.
Total non issue.Theres a reason no one does it.
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John A. wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:38 am I've used tarheestatefirearms for many of my engravings. While I don't pretend to know whether they use argon for shielding or not, I can honestly say all of the engravings they have done on Titanium has been just fine going back at least 6 years now.
But, what-ev's.
SHE doesnt use argon. No one does. She does all my tubes. Tarheel is 20 minutes down the road from my house. Her husband runs the class 3 shop and she does the engraving.
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I guess Ecco Machine and I are the only two on this board who would disagree.
I am not parroting Ecco, I happen to have the background and experience with titanium to fully agree with his prior posts on this subject.
I am not parroting Ecco, I happen to have the background and experience with titanium to fully agree with his prior posts on this subject.
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Yep. When you are the only one who disagrees and you cant bring up real world examples of where it was ACTUALLY an issue its hard to take what you believe seriously.Its not actually a problem. Belief systems are hard nuts to crack.
Been .223 shooting through laser engraved titanium cans for years. THOUSANDS of rounds. THOUSANDS. SHOW ME where I'm fucking up not some theoretical bullshit.
Been .223 shooting through laser engraved titanium cans for years. THOUSANDS of rounds. THOUSANDS. SHOW ME where I'm fucking up not some theoretical bullshit.
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Bee, I'm jumping in late on this discussion but it seems that the depth and location of the ablative wield would determine if it would adversely affect the strength.
If it was over the blast chamber and to sufficient depth, I can see the crystalline structure becoming a problem. But 1/2 way down the tube, the pressure has substantially dropped. Also, laser ablation doesn't require much depth. How deep does the alpha case restructuring occur? How much does it weaken the hoop strength?
If it was over the blast chamber and to sufficient depth, I can see the crystalline structure becoming a problem. But 1/2 way down the tube, the pressure has substantially dropped. Also, laser ablation doesn't require much depth. How deep does the alpha case restructuring occur? How much does it weaken the hoop strength?
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Very popular belief but also the wrong one. All ex Yugo cans had not only Al alloy tubes but also internals except blast chamber/mounting piece which was out carbon steel. I'm talking about AK, M-76 (7.92x57) and vz 61/M-84 (.32 auto) suppressors.
Nowadays, there's also PKM suppressor with Al tube but baffles are probably made out of steel.
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It all depends on the duty-cycle of the host and the muzzle pressure.
AL tubes can't take a lot of abuse in those 2 areas.
Titanium is the king of tubes.
Everything else is a compromise.
AL tubes can't take a lot of abuse in those 2 areas.
Titanium is the king of tubes.
Everything else is a compromise.
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I wouldnt call 17-4 stainless steel a compromise at all. Its a little heavier than Ti but who cares? Titanium tubes are hardly ever optimized for strength vs thickness. They just take the same size tube that was made in Stainless and make it out of Titanium. 1 1/2" OD with 1.355 ID or thereabouts. Same Ti or SS or Carbon for that matter. Theres a 3 ounce difference in a 7 inch tube SS to Ti. If you can tell a 3 ounce difference on the end of a 10" barrel you are more sensitive than me.
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Blk_n_gold wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:30 am For the serial number and model on a form 1 silencer can you use a steel stamping set?
The outer will be aluminum.
looks like the OP is using a differant allot than TI so what the hades does argon shelding on TI have to do with the question???
If he was using TI it would have everything to do with Argon and laser etching..and your response would have merit and worthy of consideration. Really it doesnt matter if laser, dremel, chemical etched with vinager and low voltage, or steel stamped as long as the font pitch 1/16" or larger and at least.003" as prescribed
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" By engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or otherwise conspicuously placing or causing to be engraved, cast, stamped (impressed) or placed on the frame or receiver thereof an individual serial number. The serial number must be placed in a manner not susceptible of being readily obliterated, altered, or removed, and must not duplicate any serial number placed by you on any other firearm. For firearms manufactured, imported, or made on and after January 30, 2002, the engraving, casting, or stamping (impressing) of the serial number must be to a minimum depth of .003 inch and in a print size no smaller than 1/16 inch...."
Honestly I have seen the laser do a really good job on a AL outer alloy tube. with a inner SS or other alloy inner blast tube should not weaken the can. and yes $30.00 is a good deal in my neck of the woods .
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