Brompton Bicycle T Line Titanium 3D print Fork with flat disc mount 18x2.0
Titanium 3D print front fork suit for Brompton T Line
Weight: 345g
Material: Steer tube is GR9 Titanium 3AL 2.5V, others by titanium (Grade 5 Ti6al4v) 3D Print
Tire Size: 18" wheel X 2.0
Why Upgrade Brompton T Line with 3D Printed Titanium Forks? Silent Revolution & Performance Breakthrough
Engineering Innovation:Our aerospace-grade Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V 3D printed titanium fork solves chronic carbon fiber creaking issues through three transformative upgrades:
✅ Silent Riding Redefined
Eliminate carbon fiber layer friction noise with monolithic titanium construction
→ 300% quieter operation verified by ISO 362-3 acoustic testing
✅ Military-Grade Durability
SLM-printed structure achieves:
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Tensile strength: 895MPa (matches aerospace fasteners)
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2.5X impact resistance vs original carbon fork (ASTM D7136 standard)
✅ Intelligent Lightweight Design
AI-optimized topology reduces weight by 15% while enhancing:
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22% vertical stiffness (EN 14766 tested)
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485g ultra-light build without compromising strength
Key Technology:
▸ Material: ASTM F3001-certified Ti-6Al-4V powder
▸ Process: 200W laser SLM with 30μm layer precision
5 Core Advantages & Applications of 3D Printed Titanium Alloy Forks
I. Competitive Edge of 3D Printed Titanium Forks
1. Lightweight & High-Strength Performance
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Aerospace-Grade Material: Ti-6Al-4V alloy (density 4.5g/cm³) matches specialty steel strength with 30%+ weight reduction
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Energy Transfer Optimization: Enhances kinetic energy transmission for bicycles/motorcycles, meeting professional racing standards
2. Topology-Optimized Structures
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Manufacturing Breakthrough: Laser SLM technology enables internal honeycomb/lattice reinforcements
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Dual Performance Boost: 40% higher impact resistance & 25% lighter vs traditional casting
3. Extreme Environment Resilience
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Military-Grade Corrosion Resistance: Passes 2000-hour salt spray tests for marine/industrial use
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Temperature Tolerance: Stable operation from -50°C to 300°C
4. Smart Customization Solutions
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Customizable parameters for:
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Competition-grade bicycle/motorcycle parts
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Medical prosthetics precision fitting
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Industrial robotic joint modules
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II. Industry Applications Breakdown
Application Field | Typical Components | Performance Match |
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Competitive Cycling | Shock-absorbing forks | ★★★★★ |
Aerospace | UAV drive shafts | ★★★★☆ |
Bionic Prosthetics | Biomechanical knees | ★★★★★ |
Industrial Automation | Robotic arm connectors | ★★★★☆ |
III. Intelligent Manufacturing Workflow
1. Digital Design Phase
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AI Topology Optimization: ANSYS/Fusion360 structural simulations
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Stress Cloud Analysis: Predicts 1M+ fatigue cycle lifespan
2. Precision Manufacturing
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SLM Laser Melting: 20-50μm layer precision
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Stress Relief Annealing: 650°C vacuum heat treatment
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CNC Finishing: ±0.01mm tolerance on critical areas
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Surface Treatments: Micro-arc oxidation/TiN coating options
3. Quality Assurance
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CT Scanning: Detects 0.05mm³ internal defects
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Dynamic Load Testing: Validates 200kg impact resistance
IV. Critical Engineering Considerations
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Support Structure Design
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45° overhang auto-alert system
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Water-soluble support materials
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Print Parameter Optimization
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Laser power: 200-400W gradient adjustment
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Interlayer cooling: Argon shielding control
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Post-Processing Protocols
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Sandblasting: 80-120 mesh Al₂O₃ media
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Electro-polishing: Ra0.8μm surface finish
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