In article ,
John Ammeter wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 12:33:30 -0800, "Rich S."
wrote:

"Del Rawlins" wrote in message
...

My father in law once set a piece of titanium on fire that he was
machining in a lathe.

Sure it wasn't Magnesium? Titanium would be a real chore to turn in a
reg'lar lathe, for sure.

Rich S.


Oh, it should be easy to turn.... now, if you want to cut
it??

John

I have used a bandsaw with a smooth blade to friction cut titanium. One
time I had a very small chip catch fire and burn itself out on the
bandsaw table. I think that it takes a lot LESS than 5000 degF to flame
it.