TITANIUM EXHAUST WELDING (Featuring @heffnerperformance)

Jeff Ray from @heffnerperformance is in the shop today showing everyone some of the ins and outs of welding Titanium for high end exhaust systems.
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[@Barthoization]

This is ALOT harder then Jeff makes it look. Superb skill. Those pipes are artwork.

[@mondeacid5610]

This guy is a welding genius, great workmanship young man.

[@Thiantrus]

If it was me welding there in first 5 seconds "CAN YOU BRING A NEW PIPE THIS ONE IS GONE"

[@diegocamberos7233]

A lil grinder with sanding disc should do it 😂

[@tayotaylor7897]

I loved how enthusiastic he got "that's what this is man, art" dude you have talent that I hope I will develop! Good shit dude

[@ChuckBeefOG]

My version of welding is fire up the big diesel arc welder, grab a random ass rod that i have no idea whats in it, try to weld if it sticks i turn the dial thingy up and if it burns through i turn the the dial thingy down. Just goes to show you how much there is too this stuff.

[@McNeillWelding]

Awesome video!! Jeff really knows his stuff and described his work well. Cool to see all the high end cars.

[@dannytheplumber7394]

INCREDIBLE ! and very talented welder , way to go man !

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

This guy is artist and craftsman. Fantastic work is an understatement.

[@brians5088]

Nice to see you guys out of the school house. Please keep these practical application videos coming! Maybe some rollcage work to FIA specs? Nice work and great demonstration Jeff.

[@RadDadisRad]

I second this. Would love to see this applied in Motorsports.

[@M3rVsT4H]

Love watching a craftsman at work.

[@rolasrey1394]

Homy got talent👌👍

[@rolasrey1394]

@John Chrysostom . go learn it then

[@RadDadisRad]

That Harley exhaust is absolutely beautiful.

[@franciscomendoza1168]

oh man, that's just beautiful...

[@topari01]

Purging... interesting to know. Thanks for posting.

[@rvalcourtpersonaca]

Wow just wow!!!

[@paulmorrey733]

Great welding Thanks

[@gannong1]

Great demonstration and narrative

[@Welddotcom]

Thanks Robert.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

I still weld aircraft exhaust now and then but this is a world beyond. Nice job👍

[@jimkaipanen6577]

Brings back memories of my welding tritium at the plant ,not that thin) 1/4 ins.and thicker .have a good week.

[@shaynegadsden]

You mean titanium because if you were welding tritium there would be any memories or person to talk about it tritium is a radioactive isotope

[@jimkaipanen6577]

@@shaynegadsden sorry with my spelling ,was not paying attention just punching away on keyboard.

[@Sumitso]

who would down vote this, someone that prefers riveting?

[@Floating_Head]

13 idiots in fact

[@mikemartinez3455]

The dislikes are just dudes who can't work a TIG torch 🤘

[@daynerpatten8995]

Fuck this comment was good 😂

[@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap]

probably someone who only mig welds

[@jack563256]

😂🤣

[@turbine6338]

Stunning work, a Tradesman at his job

[@joeschmoe2309]

very cool, have welded lots of process piping myself but never had a chance to have a stab at titanium

[@Zohar-Modifier]

Hes really good:)Art with skills.

[@nis240shu]

Really nice work, Jeff!

[@billclark5943]

I love welding Ti. By far the most satisfying material to weld and when you have your setup correct it's easier to weld than stainless in my opinion. Flows so nice. With that said it's "the" material (along with Inconel) that sets the men apart from the boys cuz you gotta fabricate that shit before you can weld it.

[@randybaker5112]

That was awesome

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Serious skill for such a young guy!

[@welderboy13]

Thats talent right there

[@weldHAGOJIBI]

Wow, that's cool. That's cool.😀👍

[@williebateman3613]

Beautiful beautiful welding 💥💥💥💪🏾😜

[@aeror115]

Well done (weld done😂) Amazing work🤙

[@Ohvurr_leveraged]

Great video! I would definitely love to see more exotic alloys. Inconel preferably. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@lfc011]

cunifer

[@Brenkeeno]

So awesome

[@toyotrustPR]

Good video thanks.

[@bigd9848]

I would love a high end exhaust for my 2018 Camaro SS.This is a legitimate company with a quality product. I love this type of content.Thanks ✊

[@ROTAXD]

Big D so, you’d blow what, 6-7 grand to gain maybe 10 horse ? There’s no benefit to having a Ti exhaust except a small weight savings.

[@jeffray9049]

ROTAXD all about preference at that point

[@vinniemartin3682]

The exhaust would cost more than the Bow whine Scumaro

[@ypaulbrown]

Good one!!!

[@SirCavemaninthewest]

Art is not a crime.

[@nfamous2715]

That’s my bike we just did twin turbos on it now!!

[@mandogallego6596]

BEAUTIFUL WORK ! Mando

[@Themetalsurgeon]

Awesome 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@AlexRodriguez-bb5bu]

I sure would like to learn how to weld titanium with my everlast tig welder. That sure is impressive.

[@Welddotcom]

TiCon has starter packs if you want to learn: www.ticonindustries.com/collections/titanium-giveaway/products/ticon-titanium-welding-sample-pack

[@TheAussiePirate]

Love it!

[@toolbox-gua]

Awesome!

[@rafatrill]

That's badass

[@bobbymcgee6596]

He can weld for sure but did he have a stroke when he said “ different characteristics” 😂😂😂

[@dennisd4452]

I've been wanting to do this since around 2010 when I started taking welding classes. I want to build a turbo set for a flathead ford.

[@darwindwelle5267]

Wow this man can weld awesome.

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

Impressive! It would be cool to have a TITANIUM EXHAUST system on my custom Chevy SS Sedan. Not sure how it would hold up to road vibration, but I like the idea of reduced weight and thinner stock.

[@mmotitaniumanode8824]

so nice

[@robertlong9552]

Cool

[@JKGarageBMW]

Love it - aspirations

[@joshfoley8862]

It's a very slow and steady weld process on that material. Patience!

[@dooflicker1]

I wish I could find a 2 into 1 reverse megaphone exhaust system for my 06 Kawi Meanstreak.

[@wuiicy4084]

That man is stoned 🤣 😂

[@zackthebongripper7274]

Welding is harder than college calculus.

[@peyton2593x]

Zack TheBongRipper, that’s all relative. I know a bunch of welders than can’t do calculus and calc students who can’t weld. I’ll take welding over calculus any day!

[@kyleg8230]

This guy sounds like a real bong ripper....

[@tjlovesrachel]

Jeff is fuckin gettin it

[@chantelrhine8965]

Holy fuck at the cars in this shop

[@johnjay5143]

I wouldn't even want to ask what that hedder costs ... lol Nice . :)

[@mattvorhees6055]

I'm surprised the merge collector wasn't welded first with the rest of the joints taped off. He's sucking lots of air. And after that weld the tube fusion with correct purge. No sunk welds or introduced contaminants. His welds sunk because he didn't have enough back pressure on the purge.

[@jeffray9049]

matt vorhees this having been the first one I’d done i know where to improve from having done it the first time as well as I was on a time crunch with the bike that I was using to mock the system up on. I usually do such things as welding the collectors and tips and flanges all out before assembly.

[@mattvorhees6055]

@@jeffray9049 gotcha.

[@mattvorhees6055]

@@jeffray9049 if you plan building more headers in the future you might want to consider mounting your fixture to a roll out wheel. It makes it so much easier and saves a lot of time. You can spin your fixture or part 360.

[@HochstartHarry]

Impressive... Ima try a lil less power now, i ussuly go around 40a for 1mm pipe

[@lkjyuiop1987]

I TIG at work on 300 amp I make car wash vacuum cleaners. This is cool to see Don’t care much for expensive cars

[@videocardzrule3097]

Why are some titanium exhaust welded? While other titanium exhaust bent? Is there a difference?

[@rexdrabble4988]

The transfer of wire to puddle is some thing to see! Just awesome compared to s/s. Any good tig welder cad do fantastic welds on TI. Was doing this 30 years ago in AUSSIE. CP ENGINEERING in MELBOURNE are true experts!!!!

[@cjmega9323]

When tig welding Titanium I have heard to shield the weld until its cooler than 600-800F. Exhausts can reach 1200F. Why is it that they aren't damaged at that temperature? Also why is there no issue with heating titanium until it changes colors but welds are rejected if not silver or straw?

[@94crx31]

Beautiful work there, but why is everyone Tig Welding without sleeves 🤔

[@dutchnordby5854]

How much do people welding stuff like this make?

[@DSERUR24]

nice ti welding , has any one here welded 13-8 mo, ams 5840 stainless steel? having hell of a time on welding aircraft exhaust nozzles, the skin is 0.016 thick.

[@randallparker8116]

Not being an ass but it looks undercut is some places, won't that make a thin spot that cracks easier in the heat and cooling of exhaust temps? Just sayin

[@precisionarc]

My first thought, he wasn't adding filler at what most would consider a normal fill rate, could be he is wanting to ensure penetration and also wanting a flat weld. If we could have seen inside I'm guess he had 100%, which would be a very strong weld as long as he had a good purge.

[@postmortemspasm]

1mm Ti! man that would be so light.

[@pxpajxhn8775]

Wow

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Bad ass

[@bouncing_fabricator]

What grade of titanium do you use for the bike exhausts? I’ve seen people use grade2 but isn’t very good close to the engine(if it’s on a car) as it’s really only good for up to 450•c?

[@Sinoid71]

Работа мечта

[@BobSmith-jf8dt]

no shots of the inside of the welds?

[@RoyClendaniel]

28 amps at what frequency?

[@beachboardfan9544]

Can we get a pic of that chart!?

[@makantahi3731]

how welds look inside

[@Giannidashooter]

“Charasteristicks”

[@JohnnyFaber]

Dude's a welder not an english teacher

[@davidhayes5570]

How do you know what grade of filler rod to use?

[@precisionarc]

David, there are charts to match base material with the correct filler, same with stainless, aluminum, steel, etc...no secrets here ;-)

[@brians5088]

If you want more in-depth info on titanium, go check out Unobtainium Welding channel

[@laurieagnew6706]

If you are ever unsure what grade youre working with you can use commercially pure filler

[@K-head91]

what is the arc length? that looks close af even for low amps like that.

[@ristekostadinov2820]

00:13 was that SLC Superlite ?

[@mrb6144]

Can I get one for my gt500?

[@stanervin6108]

👍

[@polanco760]

What are the settings?

[@ltsgarage7780]

Wish they had said who the pipe itself was by?? Very nice welding job.

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Hi Lee, I think he said the 2-1 was by themselves? using Ti from Ticon industries. They sell Ti piecuts and tube. They also sell trial packs of Ti for trying out Ti welding. They maybe bought all the piecuts and then mocked the system up on the bike but I'm guessing.

[@jeffray9049]

All tubing and fittings are supplied from ticon industries

[@Welddotcom]

www.ticonindustries.com

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@jaquesdaniels2964 thank you. I thought it was a header company that was having this company make a new model for Harley's. I'm not sure why someone would spend this type of money on a pipe that hasn't been tested for flow, back pressure, sound. I run all RBracing headers on my Harley's. These guys have hp down to a science 😏. I would love to see my Black-Hole pipe in this material for weight.

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@jeffray9049 thank you. But why would these guys spend this kind of money just to practice? Have they tested the pipe for hp, back pressure, sound? Any of that stuff.

[@briantristan5634]

What kind of miller machine is that?

[@kktheloc2329]

Charasteristiscts

[@kennethnoisewater1502]

The guy welds like a robot then makes one little mistake and people take the piss.

[@humbertovaldez4710]

Just as he was saying it .I was reading this comment. Had to reread it to make sure it was spelled correctly.I went to confusion mode.

[@j.andrews9669]

What type of welding mask do you use? Or what would you recommend. I'm currently using 3m speedglass 9100 but want to change.

[@ernestocastellanos6446]

I have the 9100XX, Whats wrong with the helmet? Theyre top tier helmets

[@j.andrews9669]

@@ernestocastellanos6446 I like them dont get me wrong. But I want something that looks sick skulls with or something

[@johnarizona3820]

Why not weld in an argon filled chamber?

[@ioppdal]

LIKE for "1mm thick"!

[@jameswade2002]

Nice skill, but only show ponies would chuck stuff up in a lathe so they could color the collector megaphone. Instead you should talk about the thermal conductivity of the allow and how stabile it is under extreme temps.

[@dceng8460]

What size filler rod?

[@jeffray9049]

Dale Cokley I usually use .045” but this was 1/16” wire

[@nick1234j]

what torch was he running? looks like the neck was solid but the handle would flex?look at 5:20

[@9eyeh8chu9]

Ck worldwide probably a 17 style torch with a flexible head

[@jeffray9049]

Pro star modular water cooled torch

[@ionitamarius4398]

why don t weld that y pipe , separetly?

[@taiwanluthiers]

Great work causing noise pollution though.

[@d.c7464]

It looks like it is time for them to buy a mandrel bender.

[@buiItnotbought]

Good tip to watch when you exhale, i made it a habit to turn my head and exhale sideways. The first time you blow out your shielding gas you're like shit...

[@MikheilZhizhilashvili]

Hi, Please let me know which and what size tungsten are you using to weld 1mm titanium, cup size and argon flow cfh from torch? Thanks,

[@selamikaranlk446]

this garage inside staying howmuch million

[@sonikempire]

What is the tape called that is being used to mock up the pipe?

[@jorgetalamantes8674]

Yellow tape