Abstract

Because of the combination of high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance in many media, titanium and titanium alloys are used in aerospace engineering, chemical industry, mechanical engineering etc.
The present work introduces results that demonstrate the effect of the thermal cycle on mechanical properties of Grade 1 Titanium welds, produced by hollow cathode arc discharge in vacuum. Dimensions of the welds were established. The mechanical properties of the welds – hardness and tensile strength – were determined. The influence of the thermal cycle on welds structure was investigated.