WM BLITZ VIDEO #4 Titanium Weld Test Tips Revealed: Practice for a 3G Aerospace Weld Test
If you are fairly new to Titanium, you might want to watch my Biggest Mistakes Titanium video ...you can see it right here
A 3g test on titanium involves a few key things to increase your chances of passing.
Since most tests like these are x ray tested, cleaning the metal properly is a key factor in preventing porosity.
There are many ways to clean titanium prior to welding but here is what I have found to be effective.
- wipe test plates with acetone and clean lint free cloth to remove any oils or debris
- next use a clean new file to smooth the edges to be welded. Often times, this edge is a sheared edge and can trap contaminants. When you think you have filed enough, file a little bit more.
- use a fine bristle stainless wire wheel with a drill or low rpm grinder and light pressure to remove surface oxides
- make sure fixture is clean
- wipe the plates one final time and install in fixture
- also wipe filler metal with acetone prior to welding
- snip end of wire before every restart
Fixtures are all slightly different so if possible, run a practice plate to determine the right argon flow rate for both fixture and cup used.
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