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From: duffyea
Date: Sat Oct 11 21:20:19 2003
 
     
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>     It is possible to heat treat some types of brass (there are
>     literally dozens of different types) to make them harder but it is
>     done by precipatation hardening not quenching. 

    Jim-- what is precipatation hardening?  I work a lot with brass and
    need to harden it after I have finished fabricating my pieces.  Work
    hardening is not an option for most of these because of the
    complexity of the form and the joints.  Any thoughts would be
    helpful.  Thanks. 

Erica
Duffy


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