Design, Fabrication, and Cost Relationships of Titanium Sheet Structures

A description of the design and fabrication cost relationships of formed titanium sheet structures is given. Emphasis is placed on the potential advantages of implementing an advanced hot forming concept and related equipment. The use of this concept and/or equipment will insure quality products at minimum cost by extending current design and fabrication limitations and reducing the number of tools, parts, assembly operations, and assembly fit-up time normally required for structural assembly.