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Forged beta titanium alloy swords and knives, by Mad Science Forge! See Madscienceforge.com for more information!
XD
More like real cool.
I'm not sure what you mean, exactly. The YF-22 is literally the prototype F-22. The final model was altered of course, that's always how it is with prototypes.
Condolences to whoever it fits. X]
It's the prototype of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. There were two of them, and this ring is forged from a titanium alloy component of the second and best prototype. The Y- in front of the number designates a prototype, i.e., the YA-10 was the proto A-10 Warthog.
They have a ring-cutter nowadays that can cut it, called the Dolphin Ring Cutter.
Lol why did two people downvote you? XD More info is on my website at MadScienceForge dot com
The titanium and techniques to make the rings are from Sgt. Dan Freeman of mach3ti.com who was the chief metals guy of the Blackbird program at Beale Air Force Base for many years.
There are various examples you can see on my Instagram @MadScienceForge along with other titanium stuff.
Oh oof I hope not! XD The one I heard they have now is the Dolphin Ring Cutter.
Hospitals have ring cutters now that can easily cut a ti ring.
Hospitals have ring cutters now that have a carbide blade, totally able to cut one of these.
A small strip from a part of the Blackbird's airframe is formed into a circle and welded, using another strip as filler metal. Then the circle is carved and shaped into the ring of a specific size. There are many careful operations to make it happen, as titanium is a difficult and reactive metal so there's no room for error.
If you'd like more info, please send me an email through my website, MadScienceForge.com
There are a lot of stories like that, but the real deal is that the CIA acquired rutile ore from the Soviets through several shell companies. The ore was then smelted into titanium alloys in the US, and used to make the Blackbirds.
I'm not sure it's a titanium thing, exactly. I noticed all metal picks are usually just laser-cut from a sheet of metal, and then maybe tumbled. So they have a hard, square-edged circumference. These NASA picks get polished all the way around and are also very thin and can slightly flex, compared to typical metal picks. So they're a bit unusual that way. :)
HAHA nice. XD
A lot of guitarists have used these and love them. They're very well-polished and slick around the circumference which helps a lot.
The certain titanium alloys I use, which are heat treated specifically for blade use, are quite good. Especially for something that cuts or chops like a machete. Less so for repetitive cutting of abrasive things.
Thank you!
I just posted a youtube video of the making of this blade, also. It turned out a bit scuffed but it's there if you want to see it! :)
From Sgt. Daniel Freeman, at mach3ti.com. He was the chief metals officer of the Blackbird program at Beale AFB for years. The blade is for him.
Yes. X] Custom-made for a super ultralight backpacker!
They chop and cut nicely because they're so thin, like a huge razor blade. They wont split a log easily though, but you can baton them through no problem.
Joke flew over your head at mach 3.
Depends on your endowment, but why not both?
Feel free to reach out! Making ti swords is rough but I do my best.
Well, it's possible, but tough to do
The customer wants to make his own handle!
XD
More like real cool.
I'm not sure what you mean, exactly. The YF-22 is literally the prototype F-22. The final model was altered of course, that's always how it is with prototypes.
Condolences to whoever it fits. X]
It's the prototype of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. There were two of them, and this ring is forged from a titanium alloy component of the second and best prototype. The Y- in front of the number designates a prototype, i.e., the YA-10 was the proto A-10 Warthog.
They have a ring-cutter nowadays that can cut it, called the Dolphin Ring Cutter.
Lol why did two people downvote you? XD More info is on my website at MadScienceForge dot com
The titanium and techniques to make the rings are from Sgt. Dan Freeman of mach3ti.com who was the chief metals guy of the Blackbird program at Beale Air Force Base for many years.
There are various examples you can see on my Instagram @MadScienceForge along with other titanium stuff.
Oh oof I hope not! XD The one I heard they have now is the Dolphin Ring Cutter.
Hospitals have ring cutters now that can easily cut a ti ring.
Hospitals have ring cutters now that have a carbide blade, totally able to cut one of these.
A small strip from a part of the Blackbird's airframe is formed into a circle and welded, using another strip as filler metal. Then the circle is carved and shaped into the ring of a specific size. There are many careful operations to make it happen, as titanium is a difficult and reactive metal so there's no room for error.
XD
If you'd like more info, please send me an email through my website, MadScienceForge.com
There are a lot of stories like that, but the real deal is that the CIA acquired rutile ore from the Soviets through several shell companies. The ore was then smelted into titanium alloys in the US, and used to make the Blackbirds.
I'm not sure it's a titanium thing, exactly. I noticed all metal picks are usually just laser-cut from a sheet of metal, and then maybe tumbled. So they have a hard, square-edged circumference. These NASA picks get polished all the way around and are also very thin and can slightly flex, compared to typical metal picks. So they're a bit unusual that way. :)
HAHA nice. XD
A lot of guitarists have used these and love them. They're very well-polished and slick around the circumference which helps a lot.
The certain titanium alloys I use, which are heat treated specifically for blade use, are quite good. Especially for something that cuts or chops like a machete. Less so for repetitive cutting of abrasive things.
Thank you!
I just posted a youtube video of the making of this blade, also. It turned out a bit scuffed but it's there if you want to see it! :)
From Sgt. Daniel Freeman, at mach3ti.com. He was the chief metals officer of the Blackbird program at Beale AFB for years. The blade is for him.
Yes. X] Custom-made for a super ultralight backpacker!
They chop and cut nicely because they're so thin, like a huge razor blade. They wont split a log easily though, but you can baton them through no problem.
Joke flew over your head at mach 3.
Depends on your endowment, but why not both?
Feel free to reach out! Making ti swords is rough but I do my best.
Well, it's possible, but tough to do
The customer wants to make his own handle!