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Old 07-26-2016, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by H30 View Post
Why not, isn't the cylinder solid titanium?
Depending on what the uses are, Titanium parts have treated services.

Probably anodizing or some sort.

This creates a very hard surface layer and prevents wear.

But, you don't want to remove this surface layer.

This is why you don't clean a Titanium cylinder with a brass bore brush. Best use a nylon brush for cleaning.

I suppose after you chamfer a Ti cylinder there would be some way to re-apply the hardened coating to the newly exposed metal, but this would likely require special equipment.
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