I need to turn a small piece of tungsten down to .55 inch diameter and then bore a small hole.
The reading I have done tells me there are machinable varieties out there like a high density alloy or maybe even a copper/tungsten alloy.
Also only need about 2" length and maybe .650 diameter.
I have struck out on both a good handle on the best alloy and also a source.
Trying to find something with a density of 18gm/cubic cm or higher.
I have a 9x20 jet lathe.
The piece will serve two purposes. As a spacer and also a weight for a bolt/carrier system.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The reading I have done tells me there are machinable varieties out there like a high density alloy or maybe even a copper/tungsten alloy.
Also only need about 2" length and maybe .650 diameter.
I have struck out on both a good handle on the best alloy and also a source.
Trying to find something with a density of 18gm/cubic cm or higher.
I have a 9x20 jet lathe.
The piece will serve two purposes. As a spacer and also a weight for a bolt/carrier system.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks