Yes, steel cable can be welded, often to create "cable Damascus" or "Satan's lace Damascus" patterns. Forge welding is a common method used for this.
Here's a breakdown:
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Forge Welding: This process involves heating the steel cable to a high temperature and then using pressure to join the individual strands together. The resulting weld creates a unique Damascus-like pattern.
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Cable Damascus: This is a specific type of Damascus steel made by forge welding steel cable. The process reveals interesting patterns that resemble wood grain or flowing water, due to the twisted nature of the cable.
While forge welding is the most commonly associated technique with steel cable, other welding methods may be used depending on the application, though achieving the Damascus pattern would not be the goal.
