Top 10 Favorite Materials
1. Material : Titanium Processing : Kroll process. The steps involved include extraction, purification, sponge production, alloy creation, and forming and shaping. Properties : Melting point: 3,032 ° F (1,667 °C), high strength-to-weight ratio. Applications : 80% of titanium used in aerospace industry in airplane parts and fasteners. Human implants: artificial hearts, hip replacements, pacemakers, defibrillators, and elbow and hip joints. Etc. Ref : http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Titanium.html , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium 2. Material : Carbon Fiber https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/53/ed/05/53ed05871e9e090e8ba48bc7ce6947e6.jpg Processing: Spinning, Stabilizing, Carbonization, Treating, and Sizing. Properties: Extremely strong and light with high strenght-to weight ratio. Is 0.0002-0.0004 in (0.005-0.010 mm) in diameter and composed of mostly carbon atoms. Applications: Aerospace, automobiles, etc. Ref: http://www.madehow.com/V