We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?
We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?
We're considering using Ti, but the retail price of ~$85/pound seems a bit much. What have other teams used?
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
<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
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Is it THAT difficult to machine?
Is it grade 5? A couple 3"x3"x4" chunks would do the trick
Is it THAT difficult to machine?
http://www.supraalloys.com/Machining_titanium.htm
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