wayneinkeywest on sat 13 mar 04
Regarding the recent trimming tools threads:
(Phil, you can delete this, I'll see you in Indy!)
Has anyone considered trying to make trimming
tools of ceramic, such as the blades of knives one
sometimes finds in kitchens? I believe that the
majority of these knives come from Germany and Japan
(Japan having developed the technology, after
"borrowing" it from NASA, who used it on the Shuttles)
I'm sure it is not an easy process, the tools having to be of
sufficient
strength, fired to god only knows what cone,
and finely polished to a keen edge, but it might
be worth looking into. Ceramics after all, is what we do, ain't
it...
might as well support an industry of our own...
(in addition to yours Phil :>)
Wayne Seidl
who's partner has wisely forewarned him of acting like a
kid in a candy store at NCECA...uh-oh
Ivor and Olive Lewis on sun 14 mar 04
Dear Wayne in Key West,
Ceramic blades are some of the oldest know to civilisations and
perhaps even prior to our socialisation. No need for Boron Nitrides.
Not very durable but certainly practical. Made from volcanic Obsidian.
There are many ways of making blades with modern technology. Even
Diamond can be applied to a soft core material which would give strong
support.
As I have said before, the products of Wall Colmonoy Corp and Deloro
Stellite Pty, applied by welding, gas spraying or plasma spraying
ought to be exploited but they are not. Would be if I were repping for
either.
Could set up an industry for under a thousand dollars but I haven't
got the time.
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia
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