Hi all.
I am attempting to build a new ant. I want to incorporate a hefty chunk of rotating Titanium into the build.
I am after some advice as to what would be the best material to use.
I can get hold of some 6AL-4V, or some ASTM B265 grade 5.
I am unsure of the differences. (The 6AL-4V is a better size for my idea.)
Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!
Grades of Titanium
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Re: Grades of Titanium
AAHHH!!! RUN AWAYearthwormjim wrote:rotating Titanium
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-not yet built nasty mean spinnt thingy
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Re: Grades of Titanium
I thought they were the same thing?
6AL-4V being the alloy composition.
http://mrtitanium.com/tigrades.html
6AL-4V being the alloy composition.
http://mrtitanium.com/tigrades.html
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Re: Grades of Titanium
Cheers Haz. I got this from a supplier...
75x75x10mm Titanium cut plate ASTM B265 grade 5
75x75x12.7mm Titanium cut plate 6AL-4V
I presumed that the above pieces were different materials,the price is the same for both pieces.
Fancy milling it for me, once I get it waterjet cut?
75x75x10mm Titanium cut plate ASTM B265 grade 5
75x75x12.7mm Titanium cut plate 6AL-4V
I presumed that the above pieces were different materials,the price is the same for both pieces.
Fancy milling it for me, once I get it waterjet cut?
Re: Grades of Titanium
I think I can see what has happened. 12.7, 0.5" and the americans tend to call it 6AL-4V whereas over here it just seems to be referred to as grade 5.
Should be exactly the same thing.
There is a possibility I am talking out of my arse.
Should be exactly the same thing.
There is a possibility I am talking out of my arse.
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Re: Grades of Titanium
I've always seen 6AL-4V and grade 5 as interchangeable terms as well, so I'd agree with Haz's conclusion. ASTM B265 is the set of standards to which it's produced: http://www.astm.org/Standards/B265.htm.
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Re: Grades of Titanium
Thanks for clearing that up, gents.
I will get the larger chunk then, as they are the same price!
Cheers
I will get the larger chunk then, as they are the same price!
Cheers
Re: Grades of Titanium
I know Grade 5 and 6AL-4V to be the same thing as well, for what it's worth. I'd say you're safe going for that bit.
Now what kinda weapon requires half inch titanium?
Now what kinda weapon requires half inch titanium?
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Re: Grades of Titanium
A bloody expensive one!!!!! LOLEllis wrote:I know Grade 5 and 6AL-4V to be the same thing as well, for what it's worth. I'd say you're safe going for that bit.
Now what kinda weapon requires half inch titanium?
Its proving to be a pain! The water jet company cant work with anything less than 150mm square, which is way way way way way out of my price bracket!!!