Bend

A: Titanium mandrel bends dramatically reduce the fabrication time needed for producing a full Titanium exhaust system when pie cuts become too time consuming. We offer mandrel bends for 90° elbows and 45° elbows. Diameters are available from 1" up to 5" in both elbow angles.

A: Titanium has high tensile strength, which means it can withstand significant force or pressure without easily deforming or breaking. However, bending titanium frames requires the appropriate tools and expertise.

A: No, titanium does not bend easier than steel. While titanium is more flexible and can stretch further before breaking, it is also more difficult to bend than steel due to its high strength. Titanium's flexibility, or low modulus of elasticity, means it will deform more readily under stress compared to steel. However, its high tensile strength means that it requires more force to initiate bending, and it can be more challenging to bend without specialized tools or techniques.

A: Large titanium alloy parts often warp beyond specified dimensions, and a lot of time is expended deciding whether to scrap the part, live with bad dimensions or attempt to straighten the part. Warped parts are costly to fix or replace and cause schedules to slide.

A: Yes, titanium produces a bright white spark when ground. This is due to the metal's high affinity for oxygen and its hardness, which allows particles to reach a high temperature and ignite when interacting with oxygen during grinding. These white sparks are easily distinguishable from the yellow or orange sparks produced by steel.

A: Titanium, a strong and lightweight metal, can withstand a wide range of pressures, measured in pounds per square inch (psi). The specific pressure titanium can handle depends on the grade and whether it's a tensile or compressive force.