We use some Titanium that Tactical Keychains sent in. This is using the arc welder and graphite method that worked so well on aluminum.
Adding argon shielding gas to the set up ensures that the molten titanium doesn't explode.
The results are terrible; but you can't win 'em all.

By AvvE

14 thoughts on “Titanium casting experiment”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Arthur X says:

    An assistant could have told you sooner that you had caught fire.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lajos Winkler says:

    Argon nor any other gas "settles in the lungs". That's not how lungs work. They are not a bag, but a sponge. No matter how heavy the gas it, it won't collect in the bottom of the lungs. Shortness of breath occurs due to metal fume poisoning when welding.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scribblebytes says:

    Life isn't like Pokèmon, you can't catch 'em all.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mícheál Ó Dufaigh says:

    this is the insane ave that I miss

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Myers says:

    you seemed pretty familiar with what 4 inches looked like.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Master Nater says:

    very interesting video. i like the ingenuity. have you thought about powderizing the titanium and trying to use gunpowder? something like making your own titanium cadweld shot that you put in a custom made mold?

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars leion800 says:

    Make a ceramic mold. Stick it in a vacuum chamber. Use titanium as your electrode to melt it. Pre heat your mold.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars don't do what I do says:

    Hey second idea……….plasma cutter………….inside vacuum chamber………hmmmm…..I do love carbon ark……

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars don't do what I do says:

    Wow bravo…….better gas shield…..maybe. in chamber vacuum ……better ….try induction ……guessing microwave crusable…….if u can make rube……..cheers

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Avalon says:

    Thermite method?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Wow interesting Video @Ave

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Throes of rejection says:

    It is a wonder how people make jewelry out of this stuff

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Ocker says:

    Tried nothin and I’m out of ideas…. LOL

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Ocker says:

    Had TI Allen wrenches in Tokyo Electronics dry Etech tool because of big plasma stir magnets

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