In a message dated 11/28/2003 10:21:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So if Titanium is much harder to machine and get smooth. There must be some reason why they are used in rotors, right? Titianium is lightwieght. So less weight could help. But what about the accoustial properties of Titanium? Aren't they a little rough? -William > Have you ever worked or watched working with titanium, you would not > say, that it is as tough to machine as nickel silver (nickel silver is > nearly as easy as very good yellow brass) or tougher. To work titanium > is extremely tough &very slow, so titanium valves cost a multitude of > brass valves. And they can be smothered perfectly by the right machines. > The surface can be made perfect as glass, for titanium, nickel brass & > yellow brass with these automated machines. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
