Titanium extrusions cut costs in aerospace jobs.

When it tend hitherwards to aerospace and defense applications, titanium has an cutting side over other materials because of its superior strength-to-weight ratio, cryogenic properties, and corrosion resistance. Now, according to Plymouth Tube Co U.S.A., Warrenville, Ill., companies can reap other benefits through using near-net titanium extruded shapes.

Plymouth reports that the near-net extrusion proces creates a desired profile to closer tolerances for the one and the other dimensions and straightness, in fewer paces and with less material than forging, casting, or using bar or plate stock. In addition,