Why Choose Titanium Machining

• Best Strength-to-Weight Ratio

  Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) achieves 900–950 MPa UTS at a density of 4.5 g/cm³ — roughly 40% lighter than steel at comparable strength. For aerospace structural parts, racing hardware, and weight-critical components requiring high loads, titanium delivers what aluminum cannot.

• Corrosion Resistance Beyond Stainless

  Titanium's passive oxide layer (TiO₂) is more stable than the chromium oxide layer on stainless steel. It resists chlorides, seawater, many acids, and oxidizing environments where even 316L stainless would eventually pit. Grade 2 titanium is the standard for subsea components and highly corrosive chemical environments.

• Biocompatibility

  Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) meets ASTM F136 for surgical implant use. Titanium is non-toxic, non-allergenic, and osseointegrates with bone — making it the standard material for orthopedic implants, dental fixtures, and surgical instruments.

• High-Temperature Performance

  Titanium retains useful mechanical properties up to ~315°C (Grade 5) — above the performance range of most aluminum alloys. Suitable for engine-adjacent components and high-temperature structural applications.

• Non-Magnetic

  Titanium is non-magnetic — required in MRI-adjacent medical equipment, precision instruments near magnetic fields, and certain defense applications.

Common Titanium Grades

• Grade 2 (Commercially Pure)

  Highest corrosion resistance of all titanium grades — the choice for chemical processing equipment, subsea components, and marine hardware where corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.

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• Ti-6Al-4V / Grade 5

  As the most widely utilized titanium alloy, it possesses excellent fatigue resistance and exhibits superior machinability compared to other titanium alloys. It serves as the standard material of choice for aerospace structural components, high-performance marine hardware, and medical devices.

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• Our Machining Capability

  Titanium is one of the most demanding materials to machine — low thermal conductivity causes heat to concentrate at the cutting edge, work-hardening occurs rapidly, and the material is chemically reactive with many tool materials at elevated temperature. We machine titanium on dedicated setups with high-pressure coolant (70+ bar), sharp carbide or CBN tooling, conservative feed and speed parameters, and in-process temperature monitoring. Tolerances held to ±0.005 mm. All titanium batches ship with material cert and CMM dimensional report. Ti-6Al-4V ELI parts for medical applications are processed with full traceability per AS9100 requirements.

• Limitations & Cost Considerations

  Titanium is approximately 5–10× more expensive to machine per part than aluminum, and 3–5× more expensive than stainless steel, due to slower cutting speeds, higher tooling consumption, and longer cycle times. It is not the material of choice when cost is the primary driver and a stainless or aluminum alternative can meet the structural and corrosion requirements. Titanium also has relatively low hardness and poor bearing properties — for sliding contact surfaces, a wear-resistant coating or harder mating material is required.