[TheForge] Forging Bronze

[debmiller at fuse.net]

David,

I have typically welded silicon bronze with MIG and TIG. I have .0.30 and 0.35 wire and run it in my lil' ol' Lincoln WeldPak 155. Works great! REALLY NEED SPATTER GUARD though..... I use spray PAM.

Definitely torch brazes(welds) fine. Flux, flux flux....

Ray
Cincinnati

---- "Hufford wrote: 
> Bill:
> Speaking of silicon bronze ... how about welding?  Can it be welded using oxy-acetylene with bronze brazing rod?  If so, any pointers ... ?
> David Hufford
> 
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bill Roberts
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 8:54 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Forging Bronze
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> 
> Lynn,
> Silicon Bronze forges beautifully. There is a lil learning curve  
> regarding the correct forging temp. but if you forge it in the "soft  
> red" stage..which is better seen in a darker/shaded area.......you'll  
> find it forges like clay. IF forged to hot.........it'll crumble on you.
> The first thing I thought of when I read your email...was ... ..it's  
> to bad you can't cast them. It is very easy to make a mold of "hands"  
> in different positions and then use wax for your patterns to burn out  
> and cast in whatever material you desire. Silicon Bronze pours great  
> too. fwiw
> 
> Bill Roberts
> www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com
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