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MecArmy GP6 Titanium Fidget Spinner
Rexar5
284
Feb 27, 2018
I say this all the time, but I'll say it again... WHY TITANIUM?! It serves no purpose in a toy and only drives up the price for absolutely no reason. Just make the damn thing from aluminum...
G_zimmer
38
Feb 27, 2018
Rexar5Aluminum is very soft, which means it is very easy to damage if you were to drop your spinner on cement or something.
I have ruined many fidget spinners doing that (that's why I only ever bought 1 plastic spinner).
Titanium and stainless are much harder than aluminum.
Also, aluminum has a typical density of ~2750 kg/m^3
Stainless steel is ~7750 kg/m^3
Titanium is ~4500 kg/m^3
That means that titanium is going to be about twice as heavy as an aluminum spinner, but about half as heavy as a stainless steel spinner.
Rexar5
284
Feb 27, 2018
G_zimmerThen why not steel? Seems better in every way. If it's too heavy, change the design a little or make lightening cuts. It's easier to machine than titanium too.
G_zimmer
38
Feb 27, 2018
Rexar5It can actually be harder (more expensive) to machine a complicated steel piece than a simple titanium piece, depending on the lightening cuts and the design and such (machine time usually costs more than the materials).
I guess I'm not sure why steel is better or worse than other metals.
I would argue that Titanium is better for every day carry applications, because the increased hardness and lowered weight mean it will take significantly less damage from pocket wear, as well as not pulling your pants down with how heavy it is.
WoodyBalto
432
Feb 28, 2018
Rexar5Titanium is used because it's an exotic metal. It's as simple as "Cool Factor" Same as things being made out of carbon fiber. Do they need to be made of CF? In many cases NO, but sure looks cool and the price can be justified.
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