The only parts I've ever seen it used for were watch parts, and the piece shown in the video looks quite small. My guess is this process is good for small/fine work where other processes would affect too large an area.
Dissimilar metals can be joined via this method. The process is being tested here for repivoting watch arbours as an alternative to the more traditional approach where the arbour is drilled, oversized stock fitted and then turned down to size.
This is one of the welding processes and in somehow different form - the so called nib initiated discharge - is commonly used for large stud welding. One advantage especially in smaller sizes is joining different metals, for example metals with vastly different melting points. In may version here it is to join small diameter parts while maintaining good concentricity and especially re-pivoting small pivots as found in watches, clocks and other small mechanical devices.
Very encouraging results! Thank you for sharing this.
not something I would do to a watchmakers lathe, but very very cool !! best regards Steve
The lathe remains fully functional.
What is this process good for? Dissimilar metals?
I second this question
The only parts I've ever seen it used for were watch parts, and the piece shown in the video looks quite small. My guess is this process is good for small/fine work where other processes would affect too large an area.
Dissimilar metals can be joined via this method.
The process is being tested here for repivoting watch arbours as an alternative to the more traditional approach where the arbour is drilled, oversized stock fitted and then turned down to size.
This is one of the welding processes and in somehow different form - the so called nib initiated discharge - is commonly used for large stud welding. One advantage especially in smaller sizes is joining different metals, for example metals with vastly different melting points. In may version here it is to join small diameter parts while maintaining good concentricity and especially re-pivoting small pivots as found in watches, clocks and other small mechanical devices.
Awesome