Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Brass vs Aluminum

How much is Titanium and where is it available? That not the type of
material that I'd expect to find at a Home Depot.

Scott

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Brass vs Aluminum


> Titanium seems interesting (if it's not overly expensive). But since
> it's so stuff and strong, would threading it with a die be even
> possible? The die that I have is made of high carbon steel. It would
> be funny if it flattened the threads of the die instead of the die
> cutting threads.
>
> -GM4T
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Marcus & Eva" <implmex@a...> wrote:
> > Hi GM4T:
> > Try titanium alloy.
> > Strongest for its weight of any material I know, and very stiff.
> > Best to get is "Ti 6Al 4V alloy".
> > No need to get the medical grade though.
> > Cheers
> >
> > Marcus
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gm4ta@i... <gm4ta@i...>
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y... <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> > Date: Sunday, November 04, 2001 7:39 PM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Brass vs Aluminum
> >
> >
> > >Thanks for all the replies! I'm actually thinking of making a
> special
> > >type of electric guitar saddles for the "TransTrem" if anyone is
> > >familiar with Steinberger guitars. I believe I'll go with brass
> now.
> > >Actually I'm planning to build the whole bridge when I aquire the
> > >proper dimensions. There will be plenty of grinding, tapping and
> > >threading then.
> > >
> > >After reading the info here I went and bought myself a die and a
> tap.
> > >It was very inexpensive compared to what I thought it would cost!
> And
> > >don't worry, it's made in USA, so I'm certain it won't fail on me
> and
> > >ruin the whole project.
> > >
> > >Now that I know brass is a bit stronger than aluminum, how does a
> > >1/4" brass rod compare with a cold rolled steel rod of the same
> size
> > >in ridgidity? I bought the die to create the threads on the
> vibrato
> > >arm, but am uncertain whether brass or steel is more ridgid. I
> need
> > >it to be as ridgid as possible. Aluminum is clearly not the choice
> > >here.
> > >
> > >Thanks again!
> > >-GM4T
> > >
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