Jul 12, 2005 #1 bfc1912 Mechanical Joined Jul 12, 2005 Messages 2 Location GB Has anybody got any machining information for Cronite? Or possibly a link to a website that might help. Were looking to machine a forging impression in the top of a cast block. Thanks
Has anybody got any machining information for Cronite? Or possibly a link to a website that might help. Were looking to machine a forging impression in the top of a cast block. Thanks
Jul 12, 2005 #2 Goahead Aerospace Joined Jul 13, 2003 Messages 625 Location IL It appears that Cronite is not a material: see http://www.cronite.co.uk/ If this is the case you could investigate the material and ask for specific machining instructions. http://www.welding-advisers.com/ Upvote 0 Downvote
It appears that Cronite is not a material: see http://www.cronite.co.uk/ If this is the case you could investigate the material and ask for specific machining instructions. http://www.welding-advisers.com/
Jul 12, 2005 #3 Hydroformer Automotive Joined Apr 28, 2005 Messages 86 Location CA Ha... I got fished on that one too. I thought it was like Kirksite or something. *Without data, you're just another person with an opinion.* Hydroformer Upvote 0 Downvote
Ha... I got fished on that one too. I thought it was like Kirksite or something. *Without data, you're just another person with an opinion.* Hydroformer
Jul 12, 2005 Thread starter #4 bfc1912 Mechanical Joined Jul 12, 2005 Messages 2 Location GB Thanks guys, however it appears that cronite is a material and that although not easy it is machineable. Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks guys, however it appears that cronite is a material and that although not easy it is machineable.
Jul 13, 2005 #5 weldtek Materials Joined Feb 12, 2005 Messages 897 Location US Is it like unobtanium? Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 13, 2005 #6 TVP Materials Joined Apr 12, 2002 Messages 4,592 Location US I read something on the internet that said cronite is very similar to unobtanium, especially with regards to machinability. Upvote 0 Downvote
I read something on the internet that said cronite is very similar to unobtanium, especially with regards to machinability.