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Titanium
CNC Machining Services

Material
Lead Time
5 – 22 Days
Cost

$$$$

Machined Titanium Description

CNC-machined titanium is a strong and lightweight metal. It resists corrosion, making it useful in many industries, including aerospace, medical, automotive, engineering, construction, marine, and sporting goods. Because of its special properties, titanium is essential for making medical implants and jet engine parts. Researchers continue to study titanium for possible new uses in technology. Titanium is a key material in today’s technological progress and innovations.

Key Characteristics

Characteristics may vary depending on the grade/alloy.

  • Biocompatible
  • Corrosion Resistant 
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
  • Low Density
  • Non Toxic
  • Temperature Resistant

Applications

  • Aircraft Engine Components
  • Aircraft Frames
  • Automotive Suspension Components
  • Bike Frames
  • Dental Implants
  • Golf Clubs
  • High-Pressure Valves
  • Joint Replacements
  • Landing Gear
  • Spinal Fusion Devices
  • Tennis Rackets

Industries Utilizing Machined Titanium

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Products
  • Industrial
  • Medical, Dental, & Sciences
Why should you choose machined titanium for your project?

Titanium is an excellent material for engineering projects because it has many benefits. It is stronger and lighter than most other metals, which gives it a high strength-to-weight ratio. Titanium also resists corrosion, even in harsh environments, making it suitable for marine and offshore use. It is safe for the body and is a standard material for medical implants and equipment. Additionally, you can easily machine titanium for precise and complex designs with tight tolerances.

Finishes for machined titanium

You can apply different finishes to titanium based on how it looks and works. A standard finish is satin, created by sandblasting the surface to make it smooth and matte. If you want a more colorful look, you can anodize titanium, which adds layers to the metal’s natural surface and allows for various colors. Polishing gives titanium a shiny, mirror-like finish that enhances detailed designs. Another option is a bead-blasted finish, which creates a textured surface that prevents slipping—great for medical or aerospace uses. Ultimately, your finish will depend on how you plan to use the titanium and your style.

Titanium FAQs

What is titanium?

Titanium is a versatile metal with special qualities that make it useful in many industries. It is lightweight and stronger than steel, vital in applications where keeping weight low is essential. Titanium also resists corrosion, making it an excellent choice for harsh environments like marine and aerospace. It is biocompatible, making it safe for medical implants such as artificial joints. Because of its strong yet lightweight nature, titanium is a standard material in everyday items like eyeglass frames, watches, and sporting goods.

What are standard finishes for machined titanium?

Machined titanium is a strong and adaptable material. You can finish it in different ways to achieve specific results.

One method is anodizing, where electrolysis forms an oxide layer on the surface. This process adds color and protects against corrosion.

Another method is polishing, which creates a smooth, shiny surface for decorative purposes.

You can also coat titanium with ceramic or diamond-like carbon. This coating makes the material more challenging and more resistant to wear, which is essential for high-stress uses.

Choosing the correct finishing technique depends on how you plan to use the titanium part and what you want it to look like.

Advantages of machining titanium.

Titanium’s excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and thermal properties make it an ideal material for precision CNC machining projects, resulting in high-performance and durable components.

Disadvantages of machining titanium.

Titanium is expensive, complex to machine, and causes rapid tool wear, making CNC machining projects more costly and time-consuming than other materials.

Titanium Machining Alloys

Titanium 6AL-4V

Heat Treatable

Yes

Tensile Strength (Ultimate, PSI)

131000

Fatigue Strength (PSI)

74000

Hardness (Brinell)

334

Milled Parts Machinability (AISI Rating)

22%

Titanium 6AL-ELI

Heat Treatable

Yes

Tensile Strength (Ultimate, PSI)

125000

Fatigue Strength (PSI)

203000

Hardness (Brinell)

326

Milled Parts Machinability (AISI Rating)

22%

Titanium 6AL-2.5 V

Heat Treatable

No

Tensile Strength (Ultimate, PSI)

89900

Fatigue Strength (PSI)

24700

Hardness (Brinell)

256

Milled Parts Machinability (AISI Rating)

N/A

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