Titanium Arc
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Re: Titanium Arc
I like the look of TN. If you don't mind my asking, how much did it cost?
I like the look of TN. If you don't mind my asking, how much did it cost?
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Very nice... could this be done to a Arc AAA? Thanks
-Mike
Very nice... could this be done to a Arc AAA? Thanks
-Mike
Jets22
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I do large runs of various TiN plating and can throw a couple "special" projects in. The plating process is quite expensive on short runs...I would say this would cost $200.00 if you went to a company and had just one plated like this. 200.00 dollars is usually the minimum production charge.. Most companies don't want to take the time to do one or two pieces. I've been lucky because this is some very nice plating.
I do large runs of various TiN plating and can throw a couple "special" projects in. The plating process is quite expensive on short runs...I would say this would cost $200.00 if you went to a company and had just one plated like this. 200.00 dollars is usually the minimum production charge.. Most companies don't want to take the time to do one or two pieces. I've been lucky because this is some very nice plating.
Jets22
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Funny you should ask about the AAA. Yes it could, and I was just talking to someone earlier today about doing some. I think they will look great.
Funny you should ask about the AAA. Yes it could, and I was just talking to someone earlier today about doing some. I think they will look great.
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Re: Titanium Arc
Xrunner,
I like your way of thinking although I was thinking of the AA model.
Xrunner,
I like your way of thinking although I was thinking of the AA model.
tylerdurden
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Jets22,
what kind of parts are customarily plated with this process?
After the initial setup fee, is it expensive on a per-piece basis?
Jets22,
what kind of parts are customarily plated with this process?
After the initial setup fee, is it expensive on a per-piece basis?
Jets22
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Most plating is in industrial applications and medical. Knife blades are also done. Drill bits are plated with this stuff to give you an idea just how tough this plating is. The plate is also very thin but covers well...Hardness is up in the 80's on the Rockwell scale. Good EN plate that is heat treated only goes about 55. In large runs probably less than $3.00 or $4.00 dollars.
Most plating is in industrial applications and medical. Knife blades are also done. Drill bits are plated with this stuff to give you an idea just how tough this plating is. The plate is also very thin but covers well...Hardness is up in the 80's on the Rockwell scale. Good EN plate that is heat treated only goes about 55. In large runs probably less than $3.00 or $4.00 dollars.
Jets22
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The one thing about this process is the material must be very clean prior to plating...This one was stripped and polished prior to plating..I actually almost mirror polished the whole light so the titanium nitride would have a ultra smooth look.
The one thing about this process is the material must be very clean prior to plating...This one was stripped and polished prior to plating..I actually almost mirror polished the whole light so the titanium nitride would have a ultra smooth look.
KC2IXE
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Can you get TiAlN done? Tough as nails (tougher than TiN), and a mice matte gray
Charlie
Can you get TiAlN done? Tough as nails (tougher than TiN), and a mice matte gray
Charlie
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And why not a gold plated one
)) For my wife !
Pascal
And why not a gold plated one
)) For my wife !Pascal
JonSidneyB
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Titanium Nitride is also offered in flat or shiny black. Flat if bead blasted first. Shiny if not.
Titanium Nitride is also offered in flat or shiny black. Flat if bead blasted first. Shiny if not.
Jets22
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I have done both the Titanium Carbo Nitride and the Titanium Aluminium Nitride coatings. All the coatings are equally durable..the carbo and Alum. nitrides give a black finish to dark grey. The TiN gives a gold finish. If you want a glossy finish you need to polish the material prior to plating. I actually do like the TiAN finish better than TiCN.. on looks value alone.
I have done both the Titanium Carbo Nitride and the Titanium Aluminium Nitride coatings. All the coatings are equally durable..the carbo and Alum. nitrides give a black finish to dark grey. The TiN gives a gold finish. If you want a glossy finish you need to polish the material prior to plating. I actually do like the TiAN finish better than TiCN.. on looks value alone.
LongFei
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I wonder how many people would be interested in doing this with their lights. The main problem is of course changing the production finish and such of the lights beforehand, but it could be a rather cool way to spiffy-up one of those "treasured" lights.
I would love to TiAlN or TiN my L4 and Arc AAA, but I would hate to lose the cool labels and such.
I wonder how many people would be interested in doing this with their lights. The main problem is of course changing the production finish and such of the lights beforehand, but it could be a rather cool way to spiffy-up one of those "treasured" lights.
I would love to TiAlN or TiN my L4 and Arc AAA, but I would hate to lose the cool labels and such.
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Very nice work, bravo. I wish I had FU money. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif I would everything that I wanted plated to you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif so you would consider a special project if enough people were interested, huh? Cool. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Very nice work, bravo. I wish I had FU money. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif I would everything that I wanted plated to you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif so you would consider a special project if enough people were interested, huh? Cool. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Jets22
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Thanks again guys! Everyone who has seen this light in person has wanted one (or tried to buy this one). I hope at some point Nitride plating can be a viable option for flashlight plating. As things are right now it's just too expensive in small batches.
Thanks again guys! Everyone who has seen this light in person has wanted one (or tried to buy this one). I hope at some point Nitride plating can be a viable option for flashlight plating. As things are right now it's just too expensive in small batches.
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