Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
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Hello;
I am looking at what is ideal for finishing spring steel to have:
1) Bright, polished-like finish
2) Black, dull finish
I am thinking nickel plated, and black phosphate or black oxide.
Application is for a belt clip, with outdoor use.
I look forward to your assistance.
Steve
I am looking at what is ideal for finishing spring steel to have:
1) Bright, polished-like finish
2) Black, dull finish
I am thinking nickel plated, and black phosphate or black oxide.
Application is for a belt clip, with outdoor use.
I look forward to your assistance.
Steve





RE: Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
RE: Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
For black I would look at Birchwood Caseys 290°F blackening process.
http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/presto/index.html
http://www.heatbath.com/heatbath/products
RE: Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
Steve
http://www.3dlogix.com
http://www.sprdesign.com
RE: Recommended coatings for spring Steel (65Mn, 1065...)
Depending on the spring action and configuration required of the springs you maybe able to use a work hardened SS one for the shiny one.