Titanium alloy is a relatively young metal. It has a history of 60 to 70 years since it was developed. After entering the 20th century, traditional steel and aluminum can no longer meet the needs of aerospace, navigation and other fields. In 1954, A titanium alloy material was developed by an American company.
Titanium alloy is an alloy with other elements added on the basis of titanium. Titanium alloy materials have the characteristics of light weight, high strength, low elasticity, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. They are mainly used for aero engine, rocket, and missile components. Industry also uses titanium, and there are many grades of titanium. Different industries will choose the appropriate grade of titanium according to requirements.)
Many countries in the world have recognized the importance of titanium alloy materials, researched and developed them successively, and obtained practical applications. Today I will show you the application of titanium alloy in design.
Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Aventador Estatura GXX uses a large amount of carbon fiber and aerospace-grade titanium alloy.
Ferrari 599
SP Engineering has developed a complete exhaust system and ECU improvements for the Ferrari 599, including a new catalytic converter and a titanium tail exhaust. The power of the 6.0-liter V12 engine was finally increased to 685 horsepower. The cost of modification is US $ 12,999 (about 82,000 yuan).
Ducati 1199 Superleggera
As Ducati's flagship model, the 1199 Superleggera is equipped with a magnesium alloy unibody frame, magnesium alloy wheels, carbon fiber body panels, Brembo brakes, Akrapovi Scorpio titanium exhaust, DWC head-up balance control system, DTC traction control system, and EBC engine A series of high-tech auxiliary configurations such as braking system and DDA + data analysis system.
Titanium alloy "Devil" motorcycle
3D printed titanium bike frame
Renishaw, the only British metal addition manufacturing company, and Empire Cycles, a British bicycle design manufacturer, have collaborated to produce a 3D printed metal frame using titanium alloy as the printing consumable.
Thanks to the topology optimization technology, this frame is not only stronger, but also lighter in weight, a third lighter than ordinary materials. During the production of the frame, the shape can be adjusted at any time, and it is more customizable. Each batch of products can be adjusted.
Paul Budnitz No. 1
Most of the No.1 car designed by Paul Budnitz is made of titanium alloy, with minimalist appearance lines, and there are no fewer accessories, such as disc brakes, carbon fiber chain belts, quick release devices, etc. "Adult's Toy" is a famous designer.
3D printed titanium alloy headphones
Japanese high-fidelity audio company Final Audio Design (FAD) cooperates with NTT Data Engineering Systems and Probox Japan to design and manufacture the world's first mass-produced 3D printed titanium headset. This headset is called "Final Audio Design LAB 01 ".
Its shell was printed by NTT using the EOSINT M 280 3D printer from the German company EOS, a selective laser sintering (SLS) system for metal parts, made of titanium alloy Ti64 powder.
ID Mouse
ID Mouse by Intelligent-design in the Netherlands. The surface is made of titanium alloy material, the metal wire drawing treatment is more noble, and the resin material is added. Another thing worth mentioning is the mouse wheel, which uses the metal neodymium (Neodymium) that we are not familiar with. The material of "King of Permanent Magnet" is used in electronic machinery and other industries with excellent performance. There are also two choices of black and white on the side of the mouse, with simple matching.
Titanium alloy straw
Pure titanium metal titanium alloy portable straw from Hong Kong Coogeek. This straw can not only be used to drink beverages, but also directly inserted into the fruit to drink juice. The straw is also equipped with a straw brush for easy cleaning.
Titanium Utility Ring
The tool ring is made of titanium alloy. You can think of it as the Swiss army knife in the ring-there are four small tools hidden in the top of the ring, namely a bottle opener, a knife, a saw, and a small comb.
Jordan 22nd generation sneakers
Jordan's 22nd generation sneakers have exposed interchangeable bearing posts that can accommodate two cushioning systems. The reinforced titanium alloy shoe support plate provides support for the middle of the feet and the arch of the foot. The design of this shoe is inspired by the F-22 fighter.
Titanium Sci-Fi Music Box
The whole body of the music box is made of titanium alloy, with a highly sci-fi design. Three different types of music can be played on the left and right. The left is the theme song of "Star Wars", the episode in "The Empire Strikes Back" and the theme song of "Star Trek"; the right tune is Pink Floyd's "Another Brick" in the Wall, Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water and John Lennon's Imagine, limited to 66 pieces worldwide.
Titanium alloy hip flask
Iconic minimalist design from Japanese outdoor products manufacturer Xuefeng. The capacity of the hip flask is not large, but it is isolated from cold and heat due to the texture of titanium alloy. It is resistant to corrosion. Whether in urban forests or scorching wasteland, sip a bite, you will know more about the importance of keeping one's own space.
Coins with titanium alloy
Tristan-Dakunea Islands coin with small piece of Concorde titanium alloy. This coin was minted in 2009 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the Concorde. The surface of the coins is gold-plated, and each side contains a small piece of titanium alloy removed from the Concorde. Collect all the coins and you can build a mini Concorde.
Titanium alloy accessories
Heart stent
Heart stent first appeared in the 1980s. It has undergone the development of metal stent, coated stent and soluble stent. The main material is stainless steel, nickel-titanium alloy or cobalt-chromium alloy.
Titanium Tactical Pen