Welding Titanium
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I've been offered a few bits of titanium & fancy making a few bits for the new project.
I have an AC/DC tig & have welded mild, stainless & a bit of ally. So is it just a matter of getting some Ti rods or is it a whole different ballgame ?
I'm also interested in what grades are suitable for suspension components etc and what's suitable for just making a few brackets etc

Phil.

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Ive tacked up titanium, its the same process as steel but run more gas and keep the gas going for 20 - 30 sec after finishing.
I sent mine to Carl to get it seam welded though

Paul

I seriously doubt it!

I keep meaning to have a go at ti just to see what its like,

I think it is just a case of getting some rods and having a go,

have a read through these, there is som info on tungtens etc

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/TIGhandbook/

Total different ball game. I weld this nearly every day at work. It requires lots of torch gas (I use 14l per minute and a 12mm wide ceramic) and correct backing gas. You are aiming for silver welds or a very light straw. Any weld that is purple, blue or grey and flaking this is bad news. Some people use a tank that completly purges the job so silver welds are achieved. I'm hardcore though and do it freehand.