Hello,
What is the recommended method to cut thin-wall (1-1.5mm) 2-4" dia tubing (Titanium or Inconel)
Chop Saw, Band Saw, Cut off Wheel?
Please include blade types!
Good question. I want to know too. I’d waterjet cut them if they were plate. But tube is different. I’d start with a bi-metal band saw blade at slow speed and see how it does if I were to start somewhere. A carbide blade on an evolution saw maybe?
A lot depends on what the next process is. Often contamination is not acceptable with these materials. If this is a rough cut prior to machining, it’s not as critical as if it’s components to be welded as cut. I’ve used a cold saw with good results on titanium but I imagine a bandsaw with a bi-metal blade would work as well. Use plenty of coolant.
For Inconel I’ve only seen carbide tipped bandsaws or abrasive saws cut tubes. Not something I ever had to do.
Waterjet with a DIY 4th axis?
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LOL, I just saw this video last night… pretty smart.
I also saw the video. Pretty slick.