Hi Jayadair!
It just so happens that ATI Wah Chang/Allegheny Technologies Laboratory & Technical Services happens to be holding a seminar in July 19 -21st and August 2 - 4 of this year...
I was just on their website earlier today because someone else asked me a similar query...
Anywho, It's a three day "Welding of Reactive and Refractory metals" seminar where they will show you how to properly weld Ti, Zirconium, and if I remember correctly Niobium-Ti... They Do prefer that prospective attendees have knowledge of GTAW of stainless steel or Aluminum.
I believe the price for the seminar is $299 without accommodations but, what the heck!!! They give you lunch and a list of local motels is available upon request. They also run corrosion seminars too...
Now, if I only could remember their url for their website...
Must drink more bustello!!! When I find the website, I'll post you the website here Jayadair...
Edit:As promised:
http://www.wahchanglabs.com/index.cfm?CenterFrameSource=display.cl_overview
Look for the link "Education & Training" and you'll find the info you seek!!!
Respectfully,
SSBN727
Run Silent... Run Deep!!!