Hardness of stamp and metel

Frozen Bear Trading

Frozen Bear Trading

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Hello my name is cody and I'm brand new to these forums. I have over the years used the info on here alot.

Fourms can be mean so please be nice I'm new.

The question.

If I am using 5160 steel.

I'm looking at a stamp on Ebay that claims it can stamp steel, I asked the seller if the stamp would work on 5160 steal well or is it to hard. And this was the reply :

I'm not sure this is all I can tell you..

Uses: Metal Blanks, Clay & Plastic
Other: Tempered chrome vanadium steel stamp punch is tempered to 51-55 HRC Rockwell hardness. Square stamp shaft measures approx 2 3/4 x 3/8 inch) for an easy grip, with a square shank so they won't roll around on your work surface.

Assuming I use the stamp correctly. Do you think based off the info given the stamp would work correctly or just barely work.

I've never used a metel stamp. Does stamping while hot help? I assume it would

Again I know it's a loaded question and many factors . But ANY info would be appreciated

Cody
 
Probably not, if the 5160 is tempered to a higher hardness. Unless it's red hot or hotter, part of the forging/tempering process. I'd look at other methods of marking your blade.
 
It really helps to know both the Rockwell hardness of the steel you use as well as that of the face of the stamp. Ideally the stamp will be at least 10% harder. For 5160 I'd recommend you stamp it prior to quench.

This is why a lot of guys use an etch or laser to mark their blades, as too hard a stamp will just shatter. You can make a simple acid etch, or fairly simple electro etch without a lot of trouble. They are not as clean or crisp, but they work even on hard materials.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Probably not, if the 5160 is tempered to a higher hardness. Unless it's red hot or hotter, part of the forging/tempering process. I'd look at other methods of marking your blade.
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I am done with the blade. I am about to harden it. This little stamp I was looking at is a cross I just thought it would look nice on the blade before I finish.

But maybe I'll pass and just leave it be

Thanks
 
eisman said:
It really helps to know both the Rockwell hardness of the steel you use as well as that of the face of the stamp. Ideally the stamp will be at least 10% harder. For 5160 I'd recommend you stamp it prior to quench.

This is why a lot of guys use an etch or laser to mark their blades, as too hard a stamp will just shatter. You can make a simple acid etch, or fairly simple electro etch without a lot of trouble. They are not as clean or crisp, but they work even on hard materials.
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I have about 2 inches of the steel left I didnt use I worked to hard on this blade to mess up any part. I think perhaps I'll buy the stamp and try it out on my scrap

Also I have never heard of acid etching I have a anvil and a forge and a hammer lol but I'll look it up thanks sir
 
nwmetalbug said:
Sounds like you havent heat treated yet so a stamp should work
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That is correct

Based off of what others said I think I'll try it on 2 inch scrap piece I have first a few times then harden it and see how it looks. The thought for stamping my blade and it looking bad makes me freak a little. It's all nice and perfect right now lol
 
Frozen Bear Trading said:
That is correct

Based off of what others said I think I'll try it on 2 inch scrap piece I have first a few times then harden it and see how it looks. The thought for stamping my blade and it looking bad makes me freak a little. It's all nice and perfect right now lol
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Let's have some pix when you get it finished.:thumbsup:
 
Alberta Ed said:
Let's have some pix when you get it finished.:thumbsup:
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I am not sure how to post a picture on here lol I just got an smart phone and made my way here. I would love to show off some but dont know how to post it here. I know how to take pictures and email them lol. Do you have to embed them or something lol
 
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