Welding Exotic Titanium Exhausts for Super Cars | TIG Welding

Up next we got Natasha Reuben from Unobtainium Welding where she fabricates and welds state-of-the-art exhausts for super cars. Today Tash will be showing us how she TIG welds a titanium exhaust for her Ducati 996!
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[@calholli]

It's much easier than she's making it look. Just go fast and get the colored welds everywhere; It looks cooler and still works like a beast. It's an exhaust pipe, we're not welding the space shuttle here. lol. And she can make it as perfect as she wants, but it's going to heat up and change the color of the pipe as you ride it anyway. So then what was the point in taking all that time to make it perfect?

[@silversoozookee2839]

Who would I contact to inquire about getting an exhaust made for my motorcycle? Been poking around for a few years and keep getting no help from local shops.

[@Among529]

Salve salve mestre. Comprei uma máscara com você e não mandaram o visor pra esmerilhar

[@evilgti2000]

Natasha is a excellent welder but you can tell she would be an even better instructor. Very articulate and able to explain processes without rambling. 👍 for Natasha and awesome video!

[@enchantedape8180]

I weld tested at unobtainium last year. The shop is absolutely immaculate. I felt like I was welding in a laboratory.

[@calholli]

That's because you literally were.

[@iandemachine8914]

Did they run you?

[@enchantedape8180]

@@iandemachine8914 no they paid low $30's an hour low benefits. I was already employed making $52 an hour with maintenance job at a refinery. With a child on the way it was a no Brainer to stay where i was.

[@iandemachine8914]

@@enchantedape8180 Yeah I've the same problem. I get $60 an hour for welding garbage. $30 a hour doesn't go far in Alberta with a wife and three kids. It would be cool if they could pay more for that type of work. But I suppose its oil and gas that makes the world go round.

[@enchantedape8180]

@@iandemachine8914 ya you nailed it. If I was starting out in the trade this would be the absolute best place to work. I also live in edmonton so to fold up everything for half the pay might not be the best idea. But God damn I was like a kid in a candy store so many nice cars. Still a pleasure to have been in there.

[@SETtheTONE.]

We need more videos like this, I’m opening my own shop to do this exact thing! She is very skilled & knowledgeable, keep the videos coming & feature her please.

[@ajstyle9069]

@Will Swift go with ac dc tig with pulse function welding machine single phase , like cana weld ac dc tig 201 pulse-D machine or Weldpro Digital 200 Amp AC/DC TIG Welder with Pulse CK 17 or prime weld TIG225X AC DC tig welder wit pulse machine

[@andrewhawksworthwood1372]

She's awesome 😊

[@draincctv8659]

Natasha has some mad skills & this is one of the best Titanium welding demonstrations I've seen.

[@newportbeach3621]

She a amazing welder and her knowledge of welding refreshing how she explains what she is doing..

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

I can’t imagine how to figure all of those cuts. Amazing work, I would definitely struggle doing that day in and day out.

[@jeepwk6.5L]

Actually fairly easy although it looks challenging

[@SergioPena20]

Doing it day in and day out would make it easier over time. It really just comes down to taking your time and making accurate cuts.

[@davidswanson5669]

It’s possible that they are all the same cut angle. If you look at stove piping (household stove pipes), you can create any type of winding curves and even straight runs, just by twisting the orientation of each of the angled section pieces.

[@jeepwk6.5L]

@@davidswanson5669 yes that is exactly how you do it. Usually 4.5 or 7.5 degree cuts

[@vongdong10]

Pie cuts are super easy to do nowadays. There are plastic pieces that are used for mocking up and equipment for making the exact same angled cuts.

[@tripwheelerton2417]

awesome work, first time seeing Titanium without any coloring.

[@jacobcarolan1172]

That cup setup is crazy!

[@michaelnoyes4817]

Allways good to see an artisan at work

[@Welder_Danea]

Nice work! Love seeing other women crushing it in the industry!

[@Welder_Danea]

@Yo Joe I’m not bias 1 bit I look up to male welders as well not just female. I’ve been in the industry 10 years. I just get tired of the boys in the industry who think we don’t belong. Maybe because they are scared we could take their job?!

[@Welder_Danea]

@Yo Joe if you were female and knew what extra bs we have to put up with you would understand.

[@Welder_Danea]

@Yo Joe sadly it’s true but an arrogant man wouldn’t get it. Where’s your video on this since it’s so “easy” I’d love to learn from you.

[@Welder_Danea]

@Yo Joe well obviously you wouldn’t have to teach someone who does have it figured out. Obviously if they don’t care to learn then there’s no point wasting your time. And we wonder why everyone is short on help.

[@calholli]

She's actually welding it together, crushing it apart is better done with a hammer.

[@kleinbiker1]

I love that she is reinforcing that color is bad in a ti weld. So many ricers have promoted the whole rainbow "titanium look". Drives me crazy.

[@jamfd3s788]

Color is bad in the WELD, coloring the metal after the weld means nothing and just because u think something isn’t cool doesn’t mean it isn’t lol

[@dfb1111]

Great description and video, i have heard some of the tips you mentioned but never seen it all demonstrated and explained so clearly.Thanks for posting!

[@davidsnyder2000]

Most straight forward and informative video I’ve seen so far. Thank you 👍

[@mandeladams4793]

Great video with the most important things preparing the material correctly & patience. Applies in most things we all do in life as individuals; or teams.

[@Blanc777]

This is great. People tell me all the time that colour in Ti is fine, I’ve never believed them. Interesting needing to leave the filler in the shielding gas. Makes a lot of sense.

[@confuse9]

For exhaust systems its fine. Basically its not a structural part and there is almost no pressure in the pipes (a few PSI maybe) Those tack welds were probably enough to keep the exhaust together. If you are working on a jet engine... nuclear power plant etc. There might be a bit more concern on the strength and corrosion resistance esp inside the pipe where it is difficult to inspect.

[@hmerced3668]

Like always thank you for the time you spend with all those watching who are willing to increase, or just learning to weld, the artful skill of welding. Thank you.

[@jsshayes1]

Awesome! Fantastic work Natasha!

[@JohnChuprun]

Awesome video, really learned a lot, she had a lot of great tips and pointers. I feel like I definitely would try doing much more at once than she did their, so it was nice seeing how little she does at once.

[@adamhalstead3129]

Wow now that’s some impressive work much respect there 🤙🏻😎

[@timsexton8146]

I’m impressed! You are very good at what you do. Obviously you are an artist at what you do and proud of your work

[@davidtrace5709]

Wonderful tutorial! Tasha, you are fantastic. Keep it up 👏

[@zenpro8164]

great tips, thanks Tash and crew :)

[@rudaworks]

Awesome video and perfect explaination on how to weld Ti! Far to often ppl believe they can weld Ti, but damn, she knows how!

[@rsmaster5637]

I love Titanium .. The color and glow is amazing

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Wow, that's all lot of feet of artistic skill. You're a great example! Thank you!

[@johngarthwaite8623]

Very good, served my time on TIG, its a real skill

[@darylmorse]

Nice work. Really impressive, like a sculpture.

[@craigfiles7067]

Great insight & information regarding titanium welding thank you for sharing

[@rawbennett]

Today I learned about purging the pipe with argon!! Every day is a school day (if you turn up to class haha) My tig welding is rank armature at best so watching you do such acute job of that titanium exhaust is literally a pleasure to watch!!

[@johnmathews3027]

Very nice work, Great video thanks for sharing

[@jordanalexander1592]

Great video!!! Thank you! Im from BC. Been following both your guys pages / channels for quite a few years now.

[@georgekefallinos8120]

Very nice video Natasha i like how you weld and explain your technic it's really helpful video 👍 thanks 🙏

[@chriscondon3927]

You are an amazing welder! Very detailed and explanatory. I wished I was that good.

[@basbastian2998]

Nice video. Thanks for the good tips. I'll try some on my next stainless exhaust.

[@peterpeter5666]

very impressed! im no where close to being A professional welder but i weld from time to time and this woman is a beast at welding ! hats off to you !

[@bpg786]

What a fantastic explication. What to do and why explained perfectly 👍

[@johnbladen4931]

Thank You for the provided information Natasha. Also, Nice Welding! Regards JB

[@jayflow7949]

By Far the Best Weld Teaching Video Ever She Explains it in a Way it’s Super Easy to Understand Even tho they Are Very Advanced Techniques She’s Just Making it Look Easy….

[@dumbestoyster]

These guys simply are the best! Proud to have them in My backyard...

[@calholli]

They are basically yours.. You own them.

[@costarich8029]

Sheesh I wish I was that steady and consistent. Awesome job. I had a 2001 996S. Super fun bike.

[@ButBigger42]

You can tell she works with Chris. Very knowledgable and skillful group at Unobtanium.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Great tutorial, thank you

[@sferg9582]

Beautiful! The welding is great too.......

[@Factory400]

That BBW cup allows a HUUUUGE stickout on the tungsten. I love that setup.

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless Enjoyable & educational at the same time. Thanks 😊

[@Kajpaje]

Real artistry. Always happy to see women in the trades, and you can be sure they've had to earn their place there.

[@pickledbabies]

I love watching a master of their trade at work......

[@jeffflanagan2814]

Very nice work! This is ART

[@dickstain8602]

Thanks for the very informational video 🤘

[@dalehiebert2588]

I like these videos Great information you can learn so much. Keep the videos coming. Nice to see some videos from Canada, where I'm from.

[@Varunkm110]

with the WPS Expiationation will be still very clear. Cool stuff I liked the problems addressed

[@brianfisher7385]

Some serious skills on display here.

[@mrb6144]

It’s very artistic engineering, luv it

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Ahhh! I wish they did an inspection of the inside of the tubing with a bore scope or something. 🥺🥺

[@jt5747]

Word on the street, guys, is that Natasha is going to pick one lucky fellow from the comments section, whom she has deemed most complimentary, for a lifetime of marital bliss with her. So keep those comments coming. Comments like, "Beautiful!... and the welds look good too😘" are considered particularly original and will score you extra points. You can pick up more bonus points if you mention that she is so much better than most male welders, coupled with a version of how much you support women like her in the industry. Let's get busy, boys. Natasha is waiting. Contest closes 12/31/2036, at which time some of you will surely still be posting on this video, looking for her attention.

[@michaelconroy9975]

F##k Her, you are made for me........(I was reading the comments and thinking much the same) it's kind of funny really lol.......

[@AntowQa]

wow she is so intertaining to listen and to watch tnx

[@nimrodbarajas7616]

Muy chingon tu trabajo, saludos cordiales desde playa azul Michoacán México 🤙, me gustó la gorra jjaaa ya quiero una!!

[@Eden_Maker]

Wow. Super informative

[@mitchrich6]

Only heard of this brand recently, talented beautiful lady. Thankyou for giving a beautiful description. Also camera and editing aeems to be done well

[@mawardiamaturrahman4154]

You can use TiCon purge cap for this Natasha..im amazed with your skills I do take note on the prep Yes agreed with the cleaning method Miller we are 💪🏼

[@smokecreekstudio7320]

there is nothing more soothing than tigging stainless or titanium

[@rl2769]

Prep and figment is the key to any good weld 👍

[@boof_itall3898]

thats just a fitment of your imagination.

[@dennisd4452]

I want Ti for my flathead Ford pickup with a turbo. Great work!

[@yurycz8933]

👍I made myself this for my Toyota microbus but from stainless steel. Phew , hard work.

[@richardj163]

Cool factor is off the charts!

[@Takeitlightly6]

Shes awesome and perfect human being. 😊

[@zdouble8931]

Wow very impressive.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Wow super you are awesome thanks for sharing video.

[@peters5333]

I know a little bit about Unobtainium and the work they do so its very cool to see more of their work as I can design exhaust systems but am only learning now how to make them now! Can we get more videos from Natasha? She explains her set up and targets very well. I have a cheap TIG Yeswelder in my garage and am welding mild steel tubing but want to see how the pros hold the torch, cup and tungsten size and torch hand position on the part These small details (ie: comfort and positioning and torch angle) are incredibly important as I am learning. This is exactly the type of video I am looking for.

[@joshpoke3829]

Awesome job mate

[@jdtv...9134]

That's awesome. I like the blueish yellow on motorcycle exhaust. Would love to learn this...🙏🤟

[@Sp1Eagle]

Art at it finest !

[@evanstells]

Amazing work. Love that hat too

[@darrenlafreniere5034]

Very Inspiring!

[@edwardalbrecht2215]

Thank you for explaining this so well. I hate when I see people have rainbows and huge blobs. Keep it up!

[@benz-share9058]

She included quite a bit of detail and I really appreciate that. I'd like her to do another video, with more information on handling thin stock.

[@hollabacatme]

@@benz-share9058 same. i always wondered about the coloring on Ti parts i've seen with so many having that "burnt tip" styled look and understanding it was heat related. never thought it had a play in quality of weld until this explanation and damn do her welds look great

[@TheJohnnyo7]

Beautiful work Natasha! Nice to see such a talented young woman with a skill level exceeding most male welders.love your welding cap 😁

[@amathis7292]

Bro you don't have to insult an entire gender to try to sleep with someone who would never ever.. It's embarrassing..

[@jt5747]

But can she make a sandwich?

[@kopronko]

Thank you.

[@teneilp]

Amazing stuff girl.

[@redtesta]

it really is an art . Welders would make great surgeons :) Steady hands!!!

[@motomonster525]

except you cant grind a stitch

[@redtesta]

@@motomonster525 LOLOL Im talking the weld itself .

[@jfratis9081]

I use C-stands in the shop as well. Posted a project on a forum and no one who responded cared about the tig welded cage. They all wanted to know what the stands were holding the tubing in place.

[@beaneesrotties728]

That is really cool

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

Great tips! 😊 Really like that hood. Light pollution (lense reflection) is the bane of my existence sometimes lol. Cheers!

[@mostcom]

that shop, any shop would be lucky to have you

[@240Tony]

Eyyy! I went to welding school with Natasha!

[@anthonymartin9672]

Nice work

[@JamesJ1010]

Did alot of aircraft titanium welding in vacuum chambers which were then filled with argon gas to eliminate any discoloration or contamination

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Color is start of embrittled weld... naughty 😂 Very nice work 👍🏼

[@trevorjarvis3050]

Unobtainium Welding needs a channel! Just 2 a month, that’s all. I wanna see the jig process for those curves and cuts. Hey Natasha…. How many rings are there just in that exhaust pipe in this video? What wall thickness? Thanks.

[@dumbestoyster]

That have an IG account

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks

[@michaelkmiec5842]

This is art fr

[@l8tapex]

I want to T some extra multipoint support for a road racer. I have 300lbs weight break but cant cut car. The main cage must be DOM but for extra bracing/cross I can use anything. Tubing, filler and the gas is affordable. Experience is 0. I am envious but grateful for content!

[@chrisbernard6211]

wow, talent.

[@000gjb]

When I was taught how to TIG weld mild steel, I welded mild steel edge to edge up to 1.6mm thick without filler wire. When the weld was pounded into a hole in an Anvil, the metal split and failed at right angles across the welded joint to prove the technique. I was also taught that if there is a gap, the gap is the width of the filler wire using a travelling keyhole between the metal pieces to weld the two adjacent pieces of metal. How do these two techniques differ when welding Titanium and how is filler wire composition chosen?

[@crisptitanium]

Great video..do you ever used pulsed-arc for the pie-cuts, or just constant arc?

[@adampindell]

I've never welded titanium. Looks tricky and meticulous; my kinda stuff. Thanks for the crash course!

[@edsonbojorquez2913]

It’s actually very similar to welding stainless steel actually, I had the impression that it was very hard as well, but just focus on cleaning and gas coverage and you’ll be good

[@adampindell]

@@edsonbojorquez2913 that was one of the key things I noticed, is that the gas cup was not moved outside glowing portion of the material until cooled.

[@calholli]

It's much easier than she's making it look. Just go fast and get the colored welds everywhere; It looks cooler and still works like a beast. It's an exhaust pipe, we're not welding the space shuttle here. lol. And she can make it as perfect as she wants, but it's going to heat up and change the color of the pipe as you ride it anyway. So then what was the point in taking all that time to make it perfect?

[@raimundooliveira9953]

Muito obrigado🙏🙏

[@blackbeard308]

Keep killin it

[@JORGE-SOLDADURAS]

Beautifull

[@glennthornton3925]

could you enclose your exhaust in a cabinet and have everything under gas?? That's how we did our welds to (like you said) prevent discoloration. Also along with not removing your filler wire from under the shield, we snipped the end to keep from injection any contamination back into the weld. But absolutely beautiful work