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Nicholas
12-02-2004, 08:18 AM
We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?

Nicholas
12-02-2004, 08:18 AM
We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?

Denny Trimble
12-02-2004, 10:01 AM
I can get you some 4" plate for about $8/pound, but you'll have a hell of a time making anything out of it http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

It's good to be near Boeing Surplus...

Nicholas
12-02-2004, 10:25 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Denny Trimble:
you'll have a hell of a time making anything out of it http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is it THAT difficult to machine?
Is it grade 5? A couple 3"x3"x4" chunks would do the trick http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

jdstuff
12-03-2004, 05:28 AM
Is it THAT difficult to machine?


http://www.supraalloys.com/Machining_titanium.htm