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I tested AR500 Durability: Laser, Plasma, and Waterjet Cut

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01 November 2017, 18:58
Tyler Kemp
I tested AR500 Durability: Laser, Plasma, and Waterjet Cut
There doesn't seem to be a perfect forum for this post, but being a long range guy myself, this topic is interesting to me.

Scientifically, cutting method should make an impact on the durability of the steel. AR500 goes above 400*F and it begins to soften. If this would actually make a tangible difference is much debated...so I put together a little video comparing the three side by side. It isn't perfect, and there's much more that could be tested...but it still shows some good results!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py34Ow39PhY


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Recent college grad, started a company called MK Machining where I'm developing a bullpup rifle chassis system.

09 November 2017, 08:00
Kyler Hamann
That's a great test. Thanks for posting that.

Kyler


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08 December 2017, 08:37
Double BC
Cool, thanks