Cutting/ Drilling Titanium

[grant_ploughbot]

Thr properties of titanium make it so much btter for things like chassiss etc than other materials like aluminium/steel. Mainly being able to make the whole chassis for 360 VERY VERY light, and very strong. The same style as ploughbots chassis. I had alot more problems with my steel version than the titanium one. Its flexi too -which actually very helpful.

[leorcc]

I think its expensive, a pain in the rear to weld, and difficult to repair in the field.

my opinion.

[teamshock]

Thanks for all of the help.

Can you cut it with a hacksaw and/or jigsaw?? If so what type of blades should it use??

Thanks

Will
http://www.teamshock.4mg.comwww.teamshock.4mg.com

[typhoon_driver]

I used a jigsaw on some grade 2 2mm thick with a brand new metal cutting blade (it was an expensive one). After a 600mm cut the blade teeth had melted and my jigsaw nearly blew. Managed it mind you.

I would look at getting it laser cut if you can. Nice and simple, not too expensive as far as i know and it will be precise.

[grant_ploughbot]

I agree with gary, I have always used an angle grinder for straight simple peices, or if its thin enough the bandsaw. Anything complicated i just get laser-cut.
Leo -I dont find it difficult to weld at all, alot easier than aluminium.

[grant_ploughbot]

Did you happen to get all that titanium of ebay (about 15 sheets) by any chance lol

[Mouldy]

he got it off me lol

will - a hacksaw is fine, just keep it cool.

[grant_ploughbot]

didnt know you had any 1.6?

[Mouldy]

oh- thought you were on about gary. But i do have some 1.6, not much though

[leorcc]

quote:

Leo -I dont find it difficult to weld at all, alot easier than aluminium.Aluminium is also a pain to weld.

Just because one is less difficult than the other doesnt make it any easier. To do it right that is.