I use magnetic uncoupling so I acquired some steel bottom links from Ambis which were 'etched' (don't know the the correct terminology) but I'm finding them impossible to bend without snapping. I've tried very gentle incremental bending cold and also after annealing but they just snap. Any ideas please on how to successfully bend them.
Unfortunately my stock of Exacto 4CP SO2A steel links is exhausted.
Bending fine steel links
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Bending fine steel links
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Re: Bending fine steel links
How did you anneal them?
Heat to red, let cool slowly?
Heat to red, let cool slowly?
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Re: Bending fine steel links
My suggestion would be to bend them whilst red hot - it is how the real thing was made!
Depending on exactly what the material is, annealling probably will not work as it is only effective in removing work-hardening.
Depending on exactly what the material is, annealling probably will not work as it is only effective in removing work-hardening.
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