[meteorite-list] Drilling Sikhote Alin

From: Daniel H. Fronefield <dfronfld_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:59:20 -0600 (CST)
Message-ID: <1165870760.457dc6a888d5a_at_webmail.hiwaay.net>

Any iron meteorite can be drilled with a standard drill ... they are just soft
iron with misc inclusions. They can also be welded with a simple basic weld
rod. If you mean solder, then use a EUTECTIC solder and flux. Flux well.
Heat the joint from behind and let the solder flow into the space. Make sure
your parts fit well (small to no gap) before attempting and do not overheat
the parts.

Dan

Handmade Knives by D. Fronefield
"Specializing in Meteorites and other exotic materials"
http://hiwaay.net/~dfronfld

Dear List,

Could anyone tell me what one needs to:

1. Drill a small hole through a Sikhote Aline. ? I can only suppose it needs
a special drill, but what ?

2. Weld onto a Sikhote Aline ? Here I guess it's a problem of temperature to
create a good weld, and with what soldering material should it be welded ?

Thank you very much for any response.

Moray
Received on Mon 11 Dec 2006 03:59:20 PM PST