WebFeb 17, 2014 · Is there any trick to cutting out shapes for rifle targets out of ar500 so the edge were you cut don't get soft? Will a plasma be okay? Thanks Reply . 06-29-2013 #2. BlindViper. View Profile View Forum Posts Find Started Threads; WeldingWeb Journeyman Join Date Jul 2009 Posts 61 Post Thanks / Like ... WebCutting Tensalloy™ AR500 steel can be cut to your specifications with plasma, oxy-Acetylene, laser, and water jet, as well as with abrasive cut off saws. Machining Drilling, countersinking, counterboring, tapping, milling, and general machining can be done with conventional equipment and carbide tools. Welding
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WebJan 10, 2024 · With AR500 you need carbide and clamped solid. The biggest problem with drilling is that you need to apply quite a bit of feed pressure. Carbide does not like excessive pressure. I've had the best success using Relton Carbide tip drills for hard metals. AR500 is just not made to be readly machined or welded. Torch, plasma and laser cutting is fine. WebJan 16, 2012 · Re: cutting ar500 steel (problem) by jimcolt » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:30 pm You need to open the Powermax1000 operators manual and follow the specifications exactly. You are cutting way too slow, and if your cut height is .118".....way too high. cba program
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WebFeb 17, 2014 · Is there any trick to cutting out shapes for rifle targets out of ar500 so the edge were you cut don't get soft? Will a plasma be okay? Thanks Reply . 06-29-2013 #2. BlindViper. View Profile View Forum Posts Find Started Threads; WeldingWeb … WebAR500 sheets commonly come in thickness ranging from 3/16″ to 2″ but most common use for Target Shooting is 1/4″ or 3/8″. Heavy rounds of rifle ammunition may require up to 1/2″ thick AR500 steel depending on the distance. It’s composition and hardness make it a difficult steel to work with to maintain it’s structural integrity. WebSteel Warehouse can supply the following sizes of AR500 Steel: 25”-0.315” offered in 48”-65” wide, cut to your requested length 375”-2.00” offer in standard sizes (96” x 240”/288”) cba private