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Titanium is heavier (higher density) than Aluminum
and lighter than steel (lower density).
3-2.5 Ti has a higher strength to weight ratio than 6061-T6 Al
and chrome-moly steel.
3-2.5 Titanium does not rust like steel or oxidize like aluminum, and
does not require a protective coat (primer and paint)
These traits, along with higher P.S.I. tensile strengths, make
Titanium the most expensive material to build frames with. They also make Titanium very difficult to
machine.
Titanium does not work harden as easily as chrome-moly and Aluminum. Work hardening is
the stiffening of metal undergoing repeated warpage of it's lattice structure.(Coat hanger effect)
The 3 in 3-2.5 Ti stands for the three parts of Aluminum in this alloy. This alloy contains 2.5 parts
of vandium. These alloying elements make 3-2.5 Titanium stronger then pure Titanium.
Sramek Frames are all hand TIG welded by Jason Sramek, a Hobart and United
Bicycle Institute graduate. TIG welding uses argon under pressure to
shield the weld area with a noble, non-reactive, gas. Each frame is
purged 100% internally also.
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