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Titanium Casting

Titanium Casting

Titanium Casting

(OP)
I was not sure where this thread should be placed.  I am sorry if I put it in the wrong catagory.  I am working with a cast titanium6-2-4-2 component.  This is the first time I have worked on a titanium cast part and I am wondering how much material should be available to machine off to attain a 63 microinches surface roughness?  I read that it machines similar to steel 312, but I do know that titanium requires slower tooling during construction.  That leads me to beleive that the finish surface from the machining may require more material to attain the desired result.  Usually I use 0.030 inches left over material for steel castings.  Does that seem reasonable for a titanium casting?   

RE: Titanium Casting

(OP)
Thanks.  The link didn't expicitly state the amount of material that should be left over for machining, however it did state that Ti6 machines like a certain type of stainless steel.  I have heard this from two independent sources now.  LOL besides if it is on the internet it must be correct right? LOL jk

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