[TheForge] Super Quenched Dies?

[Albin Drzewianowski]

Probably not a good idea for a power hammer.

Critical point: SUPER QUENCH is intended for MILD STEEL only, nothing over
45 points of carbon or other alloys.

Also for something the size of power hammer dies you probably need 20-30
gallons.  I have quenched treadle hammer dies in 5 gallons and after doing
just a few, the liquid became so hot   that the effectiveness of the
quenching is questionable.   The tools stopped making  the classic
"superquench SCREAM" which is an indicator of successful quenching.

All the literature talks about using SUPERQUENCH for hand tools and treadle
hammer tools.  I don't remember anyone recommending them for power hammer
dies.

Given the power and speed of a power hammer and your close physical
proximity to the hammer, you probably do not want to experiment with
something like this.

D-ski
Westminster, MD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Tappan" <carlt at bluetoad.org>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 4:41 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Super Quenched Dies?


> Hey all, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with super quenched
> power hammer dies? Kinyon, about 35 lbs ram weight, I am thinking just
> flat dies but would also like to make some other styles. It seems
> reasonable to me, but I don't trust my own judgment. Anyway, feedback
> solicited.
> Thanks,
> Carl Tappan
>