[TheForge] Mystery Metal

[Bruce Freeman]

Well, "316" is a common SS.  A little googling reveals that there is a JIS 4316 SS, apparently a welding rod.  JIS is apparently a Japanese standards association:
http://www.garanticelik.com/index.asp?standarts_grades

Whether this is relevant or coincidental, I can't say.

Bruce

>>> jonned at hvc.rr.com 10/6/2005 2:24:29 PM >>>
So, I suppose my mystery metal is actually stainless steel. I was able to 
run a nice fused bead with my tig welder. As I understand it MONEL does not 
weld. Is that correct?

The only thing I am surprised by is the "oxide" on the surface of the bars, 
brownish. NOt what I would expect from Stainless. Also, I sanded the 
surfaces of the 2 small pieces and the area near the weld turned a light 
brown, with no hint of blue or grey.

There is a number stamped near one end, 4316. Does that indicate anything to 
any of you?

Jonathan Nedbor 


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