Grades of Titanium

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Grades of Titanium

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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!
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earthwormjim wrote:rotating Titanium
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I thought they were the same thing?

6AL-4V being the alloy composition.

http://mrtitanium.com/tigrades.html
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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?
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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.
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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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Thanks for clearing that up, gents.
I will get the larger chunk then, as they are the same price!
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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? :)
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Ellis 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? :)
A bloody expensive one!!!!! LOL

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!!!
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