This question may be a bit hard to explain but hear goes.
We have a flat part with a hole on one side - this side of the part is squared off (a 1" x 3" x .25" plate). On the other end of the part a series of arcs/radii combine to describe a "cam" shape if you will.
All of the basics that...
I have a weldment - mild steel square tubing - that I wish to give an oxidized or "premature" rusted finish to, strictly for aesthetic purposes. Its for an outdoor ornamental product.
Can anyone help me with a process - chemical application or like - to achieve this finish?
Thanks!
Quick question - well, hopefully.
We have a part which specifies using 17-4PH, heat treated to 34 R/C Min. Since we buy this material in Cond "A", already above the min hardness requirements, are there any advantages to post (or pre)-machining heat treat? Seems like we machine the Condition A...