TheSpindoctor
Plastic
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- Jan 6, 2020
Hi,
I am designing some artisan machined smoking apparatus and was curious what the collective wisdom of this forum would feel regarding the best alloys for this purpose. I am making some with Stainless (304) but want to make a series which has the warmth of brass or bronze as well.
Original prototype made using 360 Brass looks great and was easy to fabricate but I suspect the 3 percent lead is going to make some people concerned. The burning matter is directly in contact with the metal. Honestly i think it is very unlikely any transfer would occur but people are very sensitive about the subject of lead and aluminum right now.
Doing some research it seams that 464 brass would be an option though im not sure how hard it would be to machine.
642 bronze seems like it would be great and has very little lead though aluminum is present.
510 phosphor bronze is another possibility though I am not sure how workable.
The parts need to be turned on the lathe and then drilled.
I hate joining a forum and then making the first post a plea for information but people seemed good natured here and I would like to thank you all in advance for your time.
Regards TheSpinDoctor
I am designing some artisan machined smoking apparatus and was curious what the collective wisdom of this forum would feel regarding the best alloys for this purpose. I am making some with Stainless (304) but want to make a series which has the warmth of brass or bronze as well.
Original prototype made using 360 Brass looks great and was easy to fabricate but I suspect the 3 percent lead is going to make some people concerned. The burning matter is directly in contact with the metal. Honestly i think it is very unlikely any transfer would occur but people are very sensitive about the subject of lead and aluminum right now.
Doing some research it seams that 464 brass would be an option though im not sure how hard it would be to machine.
642 bronze seems like it would be great and has very little lead though aluminum is present.
510 phosphor bronze is another possibility though I am not sure how workable.
The parts need to be turned on the lathe and then drilled.
I hate joining a forum and then making the first post a plea for information but people seemed good natured here and I would like to thank you all in advance for your time.
Regards TheSpinDoctor