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Meeting 2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Symposium Bladesmithing 2023
Presentation Title This is the Way - Discovering the Secrets of Beskar Metallurgy
Author(s) Suveen N. Mathaudhu
On-Site Speaker (Planned) Suveen N. Mathaudhu
Abstract Scope In the Star Wars universe there is no metal or alloy that compares to Beskar, the legendary “iron” of the Mandalorian tribes. Are you curious how pure Beskar can be extremely strong, corrosion resistant and able to survive blaster bolts and lightsaber strikes alike? Would you like to know how the clandestine skills of Armorer metalsmiths might contribute to the shaping and forming of an “indestructible” material? In this presentation, we will step into a galaxy far far away to learn about the history of Beskar metalworking and contemplate some real-world metal-processing discoveries that may explain the seemingly magical behaviors of Beskar and its alloys. To close, we will discuss how some of these emerging technologies can be harnessed for the creation of new, real materials for extreme environments.
Proceedings Inclusion? Undecided

OTHER PAPERS PLANNED FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM

Bladesmithing from a Modern Standpoint with Historical Regards
Characterization of the Differential Heat Treatment of a Sunnobi Tanto
MA Blade Smithing Proposal
Material Characterization of Medieval Dagger
Reverse Engineering of Historical Swords
The NeverDull Blade
The Pegasus
The Zhànshi Jian
This is the Way - Discovering the Secrets of Beskar Metallurgy

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