[meteorite-list] Working with Sikhote Aline

[Pat Brown]

Hi M.Mackintosh and the list, 

While I have never drilled a hole in a meteorite (the
alloy of iron, nickel etc should be no worse than low
grade stainless steel), I believe that a sharp cobalt
alloy drill bit available at Home Depot etc should do
a fine job of drilling a hole in your S A. I would
lube the bit with cutting oil (you could use any light
oil if you don't have cutting oil). It would be a good
idea to drill a bit at a time and add oil to the bit
each time. Start slowly to prevent the bit from
wandering. 

As far as welding, I will defer to another listee.

With Best Regards, 
              Pat Brown 
              R&D Engineer
              Agilent Technologies
--- "m.mackintosh" <m.mackintosh at bluewin.ch> wrote:

> Dear List,
> 
> Could anyone tell me what one needs to:
> 
> 1. Drill a small hole through a Sikhote Aline. ? I
> can only suppose it needs 
> a special drill, but what ?
> 
> 2. Weld onto a Sikhote Aline ? Here I guess it's a
> problem of temperature to 
> create a good weld, and with what soldering material
> should it be welded ?
> 
> Thank you very much for any response.
> 
> Moray
> 
> 
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