Damascus

[Dead nuts dog]

Anyone got a cnc that can cut Damascus?

[Bob H.]

Kevan,

Well, I don't have a CNC.  My question is "Is the Damascus in an annealed condition?"  If it is annealed the tool pressure will not be effected my a hardened condition.  I have made several Damascus billets and blades.  In the annealed state there were drillable with high speed steel
bits.  Once the Damascus is hardened and tempered, Carbide is highly recommended.

BobH.

[Dead nuts dog]

Kevan,

Well, I don't have a CNC.  My question is "Is the Damascus in an annealed condition?"  If it is annealed the tool pressure will not be effected my a hardened condition.  I have made several Damascus billets and blades.  In the annealed state there were drillable with high speed steel
bits.  Once the Damascus is hardened and tempered, Carbide is highly recommended.

BobH.

Annealed would be preferred, but not absolutely necessary, regular ole Damascus would be just as good for said purpose