Titanium sheet can be belt ground to close dimensional tolerances. A low transverse surface deviation is possible because grinding takes place along a straight line element of the contact wheel. A low longitudinal surface deviation is likewise possible at constant feed and constant belt thickness. Belt grinders have produced flat surfaces with only 0.004-inch maximum deviation over areas up to 36 x 36 inches. The cost of grinding titanium is estimated to be 6 to 10 times that for stainless steel.
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