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Any of you guys now what grade titanium filler I can use for tig welding 4130 to titanium  ?? And possibly a place that would sell just a few sticks of 1/16 ,Or am I going to have to buy a hole pound just to use about 3 sticks  . I know the stuff is not cheap .Have a couple of small tabs I have to weld up .  Thanks all for your help  Blessings  Neil
Reply:I think brazing may be a better choice. Im not sure how compatible the two are and the melting points are way different, titanium's is almost twice what aluminum's is
Reply:Hello possessed, you will not be able to join those two materials by welding. Many of the various grades of titanium are even questionable for joining if there is a difference in grade. As was mentioned in the previous post, you may find a way to braze or solder, but not weld and even that would likely require a controlled atmosphere as opposed to an open-air process. For some additional information on titanium try going to www.timet.com, this may help with some of your decisions. There is likely additional information available through www.atiwahchang.com. Good luck and best regards, Allanaevald
Reply:I've seen deals on eBay where you can buy just a couple rods of Ti.  I'd check there if you just have a small job.www.lindgrensupercars.comMiller Dynasty 350Miller Dynasty 200DX - retiredMiller Millermatic 210Miller Spectrum 3080Miller "Power of Blue" stool  Miller Syncrowave 180SD - retired
Reply:Thanks guys for your fast help , After researching what you guys are sayin ,I think I may just go ahead and nut bolt these things togeather . They are so small and will not have that much weight hanging off them .  I ordered these from RJ race cars and was talking to a few other that have done this . In case your wondering its for a one piece carbon fiber front end mount to get off the fenders and hood quickly . Thank you for you help  Neil
Reply:Youve talked to a few others that have welded 4130 to Ti?  I'd like to talk to these fellows as well.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:Originally Posted by sn0border88Youve talked to a few others that have welded 4130 to Ti?  I'd like to talk to these fellows as well.