Tungsten

[SharpGraver]

I've been asked to engrave some Tungsten wedding bands. Does anyone have experience with this metal?

Thanks

David

 

[D.DOUGLAS]

David, The tungsten bands i have are pretty scratch resistent. Im shure this stuff is super hard.

 

[D.DOUGLAS]

David, Sorry the ones i have are tungsten carbide. Im not shure if we are talking about the same material. If they are tungsten carbide i would run!

 

[SharpGraver]

Thank-You They are Tungsten Carbide. I think the next time these people come in I will be Out to Lunch.

Thanks again

David

 

[steichman]

you will not be able to touch the stuff!

Steve

 

[ihsfab]

David the only thing that can be done on the tungsten is to scatch it with a diamond point type tool. Other wise forget it.

 

[Powderhorn]

Sharpgraver;
If you have access to one of those new fangled lazer engravers, thats about the only thing that would touch it.

 

[monk]

tungsten engraving

#1, this stuff should never be worn as contact jewelry. #2 you will only mark tungsten in any of its forms with a diamond tool. i cant fathom why people would want this crap on their fingers. in some cases it may contain traces of thoriated material.

 

[SharpGraver]

Thank-You all for your input. I just can't fathom why manufacturers are making jewelery out of this stuff. Titanium was bad enough! IMO Jewelery should be made from Precious metal.

Thanks again

David