Working with Titanium (6al-4v)

[tturnbull50]

OSG do metric taps as well been using them for a while try their website

[mod_o_matic]

Originally Posted by tturnbull50 OSG do metric taps as well been using them for a while try their website

Their site only has imperial or just can't find it after googling yes indeed they have metric taps...

[titan99]

Many of titanium’s material and component design characteristics make it expensive to machine. A considerable amount of stock must be removed from primary forms such as forgings, plates, bars, etc. In some instance, as much as 50 to 90% of the primary form’s weight ends up as chips. (The complexity of some finished parts, such as bulkhead, makes difficult the use of near-net-shape methods that would minimize chip forming.) Maximum machining efficiency for titanium alloys is required to minimize the costs of stock removal.

[mod_o_matic]

Thanks! But i am looking for more information on actually make my axle. I have the stock which is 1'' di by 4.5'' length. The end axle will be 140mm in length.

Does anyone have information on how to heat treat titanium?

[PixMan]

I have never heard of heat-treating titanium. I'm pretty sure it can be done, but what you do and what hardness or toughness you get out of it depends upon which alloy you are starting with.