burntside bob
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I need to build a ripper tooth for my excavator.
I am thinking of using a consumed CAT D10 dozer blade cutting edge for the ripper shank it is made of DH-2 steel which has a hardness shore of 45 to 55.
I could also get a used dozer cutting edge for D10 of DH3 steel which has a hardness shore of 50 to 60.
My question is can this steel be cut to shape a shank and then be welded together to made a ripper tooth, with out compromising the strength of the steel, given it has this high hardness rating?
I also am thinking that while I am at it I would make a root rake for the CAT
D3 dozer blade from this steel, any comments on this?
Thankyou.
Merry Christmas
Burntside Bob
I am thinking of using a consumed CAT D10 dozer blade cutting edge for the ripper shank it is made of DH-2 steel which has a hardness shore of 45 to 55.
I could also get a used dozer cutting edge for D10 of DH3 steel which has a hardness shore of 50 to 60.
My question is can this steel be cut to shape a shank and then be welded together to made a ripper tooth, with out compromising the strength of the steel, given it has this high hardness rating?
I also am thinking that while I am at it I would make a root rake for the CAT
D3 dozer blade from this steel, any comments on this?
Thankyou.
Merry Christmas
Burntside Bob