Is it possible to solder or glue Titanium?

Jan Dupont · 18th August 2003, 07:53 AM

I was wondering if it is possible to solder to pieces of very thin (wire-like) Titanium threads together, and if so what to use as solder material. If not, will some kind of super bond glue then do the trick? No electrical connection is needed (it’s my reading glasses

)

Sch3mat1c · 18th August 2003, 08:23 AM

Epoxy. Make sure the surfaces are clean.
Titanium is like aluminum in that it has a protective oxide layer, but it's much tighter.. I don't think I've heard of anyone successfully soldering the stuff!

Tim

Jan Dupont · 18th August 2003, 08:31 AM

Hi Tim,
Thanks for your suggestion..................
I have thought of using epoxy glue, however the two parts to be glued together has only a dia. of 0.5 mm (app. 148")

Holger Barske · 18th August 2003, 08:37 AM

Soldering Titanium is absolutely impossible.
WIG welding is best, MIG/MAG works with pure Argon and and a piece of Titanium fed to the junction, but I don't think this is an option for thin wires.

Jan Dupont · 18th August 2003, 09:25 AM

Thanks.........

It seems like I have to buy some nye glasses

peranders · 18th August 2003, 09:30 AM

Was the glasses made of real (solid) titanium?

I have it in my watch, very nice material and with a spooky feeling, lighter than steal heavier tha aluminium and really hard surface!

Holger Barske · 18th August 2003, 10:36 AM

Aluminum: about 2,8g/cm^3
Titanium: about 4,5 g/cm^3
Steel: about 7,8 g/cm^3

The main issue about Titanium is it's extreme resistance against corrosion.
Some manufacturers give a 100 year warranty on this issue

.
The mechanical issues depend on the alloy chosen. Generally, it can be compared with steel.
Interesting about Titanium: It is an exremely bad heat conductor. You can cut a Titanium sheet with an angle grinder (will produce wonderful white sparks

) and touch the sheet 10 cm apart without getting burnt.

Jan Dupont · 18th August 2003, 11:08 AM

Per-Anders:
The frame should be "real" Titanium (the frame alone costs app. $400,-

And yes. It is very light and comfortable to wear.

phase_accurate · 18th August 2003, 11:44 AM

Quote:

The frame should be "real" Titanium (the frame alone costs app. $400,-

Maybe you can get the damaged part as spare (or even warranty exchange) for a fraction of that ?

good luck

Charles

Jan Dupont · 18th August 2003, 12:04 PM

I have tried with no luck

But thanks to all anyway

18th August 2003, 07:53 AM	#1
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Is it possible to solder or glue Titanium? I was wondering if it is possible to solder to pieces of very thin (wire-like) Titanium threads together, and if so what to use as solder material. If not, will some kind of super bond glue then do the trick? No electrical connection is needed (it’s my reading glasses ) __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com

18th August 2003, 08:23 AM	#2
Sch3mat1c diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI	Epoxy. Make sure the surfaces are clean. Titanium is like aluminum in that it has a protective oxide layer, but it's much tighter.. I don't think I've heard of anyone successfully soldering the stuff! Tim __________________ See my Electronics webpage -- the home of Vacuum Tube Drag Racing. The key to being a successful Audiophile: "I reject your reality and substitute my own!"

18th August 2003, 08:31 AM	#3
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Hi Tim, Thanks for your suggestion.................. I have thought of using epoxy glue, however the two parts to be glued together has only a dia. of 0.5 mm (app. 148") __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com

18th August 2003, 08:37 AM	#4
Holger Barske diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ruhrgebiet	Soldering Titanium is absolutely impossible. WIG welding is best, MIG/MAG works with pure Argon and and a piece of Titanium fed to the junction, but I don't think this is an option for thin wires. __________________ Best regards: Holger www.holgerbarske.com

18th August 2003, 09:25 AM	#5
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Thanks......... It seems like I have to buy some nye glasses __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com


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18th August 2003, 09:30 AM	#6
peranders Electrons are yellow and more is better! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Blog Entries: 4	Was the glasses made of real (solid) titanium? I have it in my watch, very nice material and with a spooky feeling, lighter than steal heavier tha aluminium and really hard surface! __________________ /Per-Anders (my first name) or P-A as my friends call me

18th August 2003, 10:36 AM	#7
Holger Barske diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ruhrgebiet	Aluminum: about 2,8g/cm^3 Titanium: about 4,5 g/cm^3 Steel: about 7,8 g/cm^3 The main issue about Titanium is it's extreme resistance against corrosion. Some manufacturers give a 100 year warranty on this issue . The mechanical issues depend on the alloy chosen. Generally, it can be compared with steel. Interesting about Titanium: It is an exremely bad heat conductor. You can cut a Titanium sheet with an angle grinder (will produce wonderful white sparks ) and touch the sheet 10 cm apart without getting burnt. __________________ Best regards: Holger www.holgerbarske.com

18th August 2003, 11:08 AM	#8
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Per-Anders: The frame should be "real" Titanium (the frame alone costs app. $400,- And yes. It is very light and comfortable to wear. __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com

18th August 2003, 12:04 PM	#10
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	I have tried with no luck But thanks to all anyway __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com

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