Straightening of Titanium Alloy Parts

by Ed Rossman

Overview

Unlike any other book, this practical and proven guide will provide you with a foundation for determining causes and remedies for warpage in titanium alloy part fabrication. It discusses methods for straightening titanium alloy and describes criterion for selecting the most appropriate straightening process. You’ll never have to fight distortion or throw away warped titanium parts again!  

Features

• Discusses in detail the causes of warpage of titanium alloy airframe parts.
• Provides proven steps that can be taken to prevent warpage.
• Offers recipes for straightening titanium parts—straightening in a gas furnace, straightening in an electric furnace, straightening in a vacuum furnace, straightening cold, straightening by shot peening, straightening using blacksmithing techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780831133344
Publisher:	Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication date:	09/15/2007
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Rossman was born April 1, 1935, in Highland Park, Mich. He was an associate technical fellow with The Boeing Co., with 22 years of service. Known to his friends and colleagues as "Dr. Titanium," he was instrumental in the development of titanium alloys within Boeing and at suppliers across the country. A published author, he excelled in his endeavor to share knowledge. His passion for manufacturing and desire to help others never weakened.

Table of Contents

Introduction

• Background
• Problem
• Purpose
• Scope and Limitations of Report
• Order of Reporting

Chapter 1: Causes and Prevention of Warpage

• Purpose
• Coverage and Limitations
• Three Areas of Stress
• Short-Term Solution (Straighten Part)
• Long-Term Solutions
• Summary

Chapter 2: Methods (Recipes) for Straightening

• Background and General Definitions
• Specific Purpose of this Chapter
• Order of Discussion
• Limitations
• Definitions and General Information
• Specific Methods and Processes for Straightening Parts (The Recipes)
• Summary

Chapter 3: Overall Summary