[TheForge] a blacksmithing question and a ceramic/pottery question

[Andrew Vida]

PS: as for material, if it is a critical part - by that I mean that if 
it fails you risk loss of life, limb, or capital equipment, hire an 
engineer to investigate and make a recommendation, assuming you cannot 
go to the manufacturer and ask them.  Or maybe try ebay. :)

On 1/4/2012 11:43 PM, terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello
>
> to clarify.
>
> the part in question was either manufactured by lost-wax casting or
> powder metal technology. lost-wax casting is not possible at the
> moment. powder metal technology is beyond anyone's experience.
>
> i do not think that it is possible to repair the current part. it is
> not clear to anyone whether the part may be brazed. Dye penetrant
> inspection does show additional cracks in the part. it is unknown
> just how deep the cracks are.
>