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Started by hackers2r, September 08, 2010, 04:13:50 PM

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hackers2r

September 08, 2010, 04:13:50 PM
Ok.  Getting ready to cut these cans.  Anyone have any advice on what to use? 

ducpainter

#1
September 08, 2010, 04:16:17 PM
I'd use a cut off wheel.
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booger

#2
September 08, 2010, 04:19:24 PM
don't burn your house down, ti shavings supposedly catch fire in certain circumstances
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Rameses

#3
September 09, 2010, 10:31:29 AM



Personally, I'd use a bandsaw.


junior varsity

#4
September 09, 2010, 12:37:38 PM
dremel and a few beers to keep your hand steady

CapnCrunch

#5
September 09, 2010, 12:43:28 PM
use a wet tile saw.

the water will keep the Ti from coloring when the cutting heats it up.

ducpainter

#6
September 09, 2010, 01:30:46 PM
Quote from: CapnCrunch on September 09, 2010, 12:43:28 PM
use a wet tile saw.

the water will keep the Ti from coloring when the cutting heats it up.
Good idea if you have one.

Quote from: Rameses on September 09, 2010, 10:31:29 AM


Personally, I'd use a bandsaw.



If you've ever tried it you must have had a really good blade.
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Düb Lüv

#7
September 09, 2010, 05:18:34 PM
+1 cutwheel would be fine. if the ti gets too hot it'll discolor. it's magnesium that'll burn your house down if ignited.
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mojo

#8
September 09, 2010, 05:20:36 PM
I used a chop saw on mine.  took a good bit of pressure to cut through it, and it produced some really cool looking white sparks.
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booger

#9
September 09, 2010, 05:43:43 PM
Quote from: Düb Lüv on September 09, 2010, 05:18:34 PM
+1 cutwheel would be fine. if the ti gets too hot it'll discolor. it's magnesium that'll burn your house down if ignited.

Most people don't realize that Titanium is a combustible metal, but it is. Look up titanium fire and see what turns up.
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mojo

#10
September 09, 2010, 05:51:26 PM
Aluminum dust is also an explosive solid.
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Düb Lüv

#11
September 09, 2010, 06:15:56 PM Last Edit: September 09, 2010, 06:25:20 PM by Düb Lüv
Quote from: mojo on September 09, 2010, 05:51:26 PM
Aluminum dust is also an explosive solid.


that's why the hindenburg burned so well.

Quote from: bergdoerfer on September 09, 2010, 05:43:43 PM
Most people don't realize that Titanium is a combustible metal, but it is. Look up titanium fire and see what turns up.

the titanium would have to reach 500º+ to become a hazard. grinding in an area where the shaving wouldn't collect would keep you safe.
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TJR178

#12
September 10, 2010, 04:31:24 AM
You don't happen to live in San Fran and began cutting around 6pm last night did you?

junior varsity

#13
September 10, 2010, 04:34:32 AM
i want to laugh at that. (but am going to try to refrain)

TJR178

#14
September 10, 2010, 08:08:47 AM
May be a toe over the line.  In all seriousness, I hope that situation is taken care of ASAP and RIP to those that perished.

Back to the subject:  How'd the cutting go?  I can't wait to see the final outcome so I can decide if I want to cut mine down or not (CF not Ti though).
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