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Thread: Cost - Titanium

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    We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?

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    We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?

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    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

    It's good to be near Boeing Surplus...
    Alumni, University of Washington
    Structural / Mechanical Engineer, Blue Origin

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    <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

    <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Is it THAT difficult to machine?
    Is it grade 5? A couple 3"x3"x4" chunks would do the trick

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    Is it THAT difficult to machine?


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