Titanium
A closer look at titanium spool work, shared from Texas in September 2026.
Exotic metals & specialty alloys
Know the alloy.
Respect the material.
Titanium, nickel alloys, zirconium, stainless steel, and more. Pipe fabrication and technical support grounded in hands-on welding experience.
Discuss your materialFrom Travis’s project archive
From the setup.
To the finished spool.
Explore the preparation, assemblies, and weld samples that bring the material expertise into view.
Explore the complete portfolioNickel alloys
A close view of the internal weld on a sample marked Incoloy 825, from Travis’s alloy welding collection.
Specialty alloys
From connection detail to full spool length: a broader view of the fabricated pipework.
Alloy systems
Material knowledge.
Practical control.
Explore the materials we work with and the execution priorities that guide each engagement.
Ask about your material01Carbon steel
Typical applications
Pressure piping and conventional fabrication.
Execution priorities
Joint preparation, root control, fit-up, and repeatable technique within the governing procedure.
02Chromium-molybdenum steel
Typical applications
Piping for elevated-temperature service.
Execution priorities
Procedure-specific control of preheat, interpass temperature, thermal cycles, and heat treatment requirements.
03Austenitic stainless steel
Typical applications
Corrosion-resistant process piping.
Execution priorities
Root shielding, cleanliness, heat input, and the handling practices required by the application.
04Duplex stainless steel
Typical applications
Applications requiring a combination of strength and corrosion resistance.
Execution priorities
Disciplined heat input and interpass control, filler selection, and preservation of the required phase balance.
05Super duplex stainless steel
Typical applications
Demanding corrosion-resistant piping systems.
Execution priorities
Close control of thermal exposure, purge conditions, and procedure requirements throughout the weld sequence.
06Nickel alloys
Typical applications
Aggressive chemical and elevated-temperature service.
Execution priorities
Alloy-specific preparation, filler compatibility, contamination prevention, and thermal control.
07Copper-nickel
Typical applications
Marine and seawater piping applications.
Execution priorities
Clean joint surfaces, suitable filler, shielding, and consistent execution of the selected procedure.
08Aluminum alloys
Typical applications
Lightweight piping and fabricated components.
Execution priorities
Oxide removal, contamination control, shielding, and management of the material’s thermal behavior.
09Titanium
Typical applications
Corrosion-resistant and other reactive-alloy applications.
Execution priorities
Control of atmospheric exposure at the weld face, root, and surrounding heated material, with strict cleanliness.
10Zirconium
Typical applications
Specialized corrosion-resistant piping and components.
Execution priorities
Careful surface preparation and atmospheric protection, supported by a procedure suited to the specific material and service.
An unfamiliar alloy?
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Bring us the grade, joint details, procedure, and service requirements.