A guy really should of paid attention in tafe.
What is interesting is the differing design concepts. What software are you guys using to create these masterpieces of metal?
There are not many concepts in pipe design, everything is pretty clearly defined for the rpm for peak power.As always devil is in the detail. Maths for hand drawing templates is fairly simple. Software varies from $100 specials off the net, AutoCAD, Solidworks and Plate & Sheet (industry standard). Software differs in that bend radius is needed rather than axial length and bend angle. Big advantage of software is that you can create DXF files and email them to laser cutters. Pick the segments up a week later, great for multiples of 1 pipe, twins, triples and 4 cyl engines. Saves a load of time and segments fit perfectly first go. Seam can also be easy moved for tight bends.
Some stamped titanium pipes, working with titanium is a real bitch it is very 'springy' and resists forming. The titanium sheet would have had to be at around 500deg C to do this properly. As well as having an argon filled tent or complex purging arrangements to make the pipe one.These are off Peter Cliffords YZR 500(Gary McCoy Red Bull)