Vertigoat
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Vertigoat commented under si-paton's blog ( Jun 1, 2009 at 12:52 )
It really is a great effort and my intention wasn't to undermine the accomplishment in any way. I know how much of an undertaking it is to build fixtures to support a specific project. The amount of time and planning isn't to be overlooked. Great work!
Vertigoat commented under si-paton's blog ( Jun 1, 2009 at 10:47 )
to peddlepusher15 You don't have to weld ti frames in an argon chamber, but the inside of the frames must be purged with Argon and all other air must be expelled before weldling. Most people in the bike industry use purged heatsinks, baffles, dams and foil to protect the weld zone from absorbing oxygen. It's also necessary to use a much larger gas lens and nozzle that bathes the top surface with argon. You can't weld more than about 1/2" of joint with a standard cup&nozzle without getting contamination.
Vertigoat commented under si-paton's blog ( Jun 1, 2009 at 7:38 )
I give tons of credit for designing and fabricating that bike. Most people have absolutely no idea how difficult it is to take on a project like this and see it through successfully. Props. But...those welds are contaminated, embrittled and the frame is going to break. Welded titanium should show no color at all or at most a light straw brownish color if it was kept sufficiently clean and this bike doesn't appear to have been cleaned properly nor has it been welded properly. I wonder if the frame was purged during welding? I sincerely hope that the first failure is a minor one. FWIW - I make my living welding and fabricating titanium.
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