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Working with titanium
- Thread starter Lo/Rez
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Ti is pretty easy to work with if you have the right tools.
For basic cutting out the blanks I use a bandsaw with lennox bi-metal blades (I forgot the tpi), I found that cheaper blades really slow things down. I run it at 120 even though people say you can run it a lot faster.
If you are going to cut slots or a lockbar, do not use hss. You want a carbide slitting saw or abrasive cutting discs.
For milling / drilling I only use carbide bits, I run them 2000rpm + and feed slow. I was trying hss but that was a failure.
For grinding, just use standard belts. If you want mirror or high polish go through the regular compounds, nothing special.
Anodizing I use electro instead of heat, even though you can use heat, it's too inconsistent for me.
That is just what I do with Ti, not saying its right or wrong, just what works for me.
For basic cutting out the blanks I use a bandsaw with lennox bi-metal blades (I forgot the tpi), I found that cheaper blades really slow things down. I run it at 120 even though people say you can run it a lot faster.
If you are going to cut slots or a lockbar, do not use hss. You want a carbide slitting saw or abrasive cutting discs.
For milling / drilling I only use carbide bits, I run them 2000rpm + and feed slow. I was trying hss but that was a failure.
For grinding, just use standard belts. If you want mirror or high polish go through the regular compounds, nothing special.
Anodizing I use electro instead of heat, even though you can use heat, it's too inconsistent for me.
That is just what I do with Ti, not saying its right or wrong, just what works for me.
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Here you go.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1225953-Share-your-titanium-secrets-with-me-Please
I have learned a lot since I started that thread. Good quality cobalt drills will save you some money over carbide and are less prone to breaking. Heating titanium while machining is pretty much the kiss of death so keep it cool while sawing, drilling, milling or turning. Tap holes for 50% thread; anything more will just break taps.
Bob
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1225953-Share-your-titanium-secrets-with-me-Please
I have learned a lot since I started that thread. Good quality cobalt drills will save you some money over carbide and are less prone to breaking. Heating titanium while machining is pretty much the kiss of death so keep it cool while sawing, drilling, milling or turning. Tap holes for 50% thread; anything more will just break taps.
Bob
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Keep it cool while grinding. If you start seeing a lot of sparks, it's probably getting too hot.
