Meloniting?

[The Heretic]

Can local gunsmiths melonite gun parts (like a barrel)?

Or is this something that requires more specialized and expensive equipment that only large metal treating outfits would have?

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[Member 34319]

It is a pretty toxic and heavy equipment process. Basically the metal gets preheated then dipped into a molten salt solution. I've seen some smaller outfits around, but nothing smaller that a local smith is able to operate.

This process has been around for a lot longer than us gun owners know. The automotive industry has been salt processing parts for decades. So you can expand your search to see if there is a local manufacturer in that industry that might be able to assist.

If not there are services available online where you can send in what you want processed.

 

[Ura-Ki]

You Could try Diesel Cast West up in North Portland if you live in the tri counties area! Precision cast parts might also be able to help.

 

[Koda]

Can local gunsmiths melonite gun parts (like a barrel)?

Or is this something that requires more specialized and expensive equipment that only large metal treating outfits would have?

I wonder if any of the local gun makers that melonite would be cool enough to include your barrel in their coating process. Might save a min-order fee but theyd have to be really cool since they didnt make the barrel....