Friday, April 22, 2011

Sir Richard Branson Explores Deep Ocean in Titanium Submarine.

Made mostly of titanium, this deep ocean cruiser is the creative and adventurous Branson's newest venture.  For the full story, follow the link to the U.K.'s 'Daily Mail'.

Friday, April 15, 2011

2011 ITA Conference

In lovely San Diego, California, this year's titanium conference will be sunny and informative.

All You Ever Wanted to Know...about titanium

From Titanium.org, the website for ITA, a web page full of titanium facts. This is a helpful site, offering information about international conferences, applications, properties and reading material.

Why Titanium for Bicycles?

Because titanium is extremely strong, very light and because it will not rust, it is used in the manufacture of high end bicycles.

Titanium density : 4.52g/cm3.

Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al4V)

Fasteners are popular in the industry of racing motorcycle and automobiles for its high tensile strength and lightness, it is mainly used in racing car, motorcycle and bike applications.

For more information:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_titanium_used_in_bike_frames#ixzz1Jc7ahDDX
http://www.wrenchscience.com/WSLogic/Frames.aspx?store=titanium&stylecode=R