Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
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Hi all,
Just looking for solutions to welding .014" thin sheets of titanium, (grade 2 or 3). Is this possible? What are the methods ie. laser, adhesive etc...?
Our problem stems from the fact that we cannot purchase .014" titanium at the desired widths of 36" or greater...so we are looking into bonding/welding the sheets.
Joe
Just looking for solutions to welding .014" thin sheets of titanium, (grade 2 or 3). Is this possible? What are the methods ie. laser, adhesive etc...?
Our problem stems from the fact that we cannot purchase .014" titanium at the desired widths of 36" or greater...so we are looking into bonding/welding the sheets.
Joe





RE: Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
The web site below provides access to a technical manual from Titanium Metals (Timet). Very comprehensive and a must for reading. I would urge you to review the section on welding. Titanium of this gage can be welded using the GTAW process with no filler metal (autogenously). However, cleanliness and gas shielding during and after welding are critical to assure a quality weld joint.
http://www.timet.com/index_new.htm
RE: Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this very expensive to do thin materials as well as titanium?
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RE: Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
Also, could you use a continuous seam resistance weld or how about a laser for titanium. Again, surface finish is critical.
RE: Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium
I've had shops tell me that they can weld stainless, therefore they can weld Ti ("Ti is just really good stainless"). I always sound really happy and tell them I will be in touch..... and then call the next shop on my list.
RE: Welding/Joining thin sheets of Titanium