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Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

(OP)
I'm trying to understand cases where one would prefer explosion cladding over roll bonding.  I'm not an expert - I'm just trying to understand the differences between the two processes.  I know there are some cases where you have to use explosion clad (like titanium to steel) ... but are there cases where you have a choice?  

RE: Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

Primarily, availability, schedule and costs dictate preference of one over the other.

RE: Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

(OP)
What about metal thickness? Is there a thickness where explosion clad becomes dramatically more competitive?

RE: Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

You need to contact DMC.  They an explosion clad house, but they have written extensive papers on the economics as a function of alloy, thickness, and plate size.

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RE: Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonding

southp, it is not uncommon for a mill to roll bond clad plate two at a time, clad face to clad face, therefore you may have to buy two plates. When only one is needed, explosion bond is an option.

Also, I would guess that explosion bond is not a good option for thin backer plate.

There are many factors that go into the selection.

Regards,

Mike

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