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  1. 01-15-2009, 07:05 PM #1
    laka
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    Need to make some stamps. Recommendations for material

    I need to make about a dozen stamps with some small lettering on them to stamp into 316 stainless. Any recommendations for material type and heat treatment?
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  2. 01-18-2009, 09:41 PM #2
    BYTHEBOOKBOB
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    01 tool steel will work as it is easily machined and will hold a sharp edge. You can torch harden and quench in oil for a small run. If you need these stamps for long use, consider A2 air hard or M2, both of which you will probably have to send out for heat treat.
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