Titanium Parts Manufacturing

High-precision titanium component manufacturing via 5-Axis CNC Machining and Metal 3D Printing (SLM/DMLS). Engineered for high strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and extreme temperature endurance with tight tolerances down to ±0.01 mm.

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Popular Titanium Alloys & Specifications

Select the optimal titanium grade tailored to your mechanical stress requirements, medical compliance, or additive manufacturing needs.

Alloy Grade	Primary Process	Key Characteristics & Advantages	Typical Applications
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Aerospace Workhorse (Alpha-Beta)	5-Axis CNC Machining	The most widely used titanium alloy. Delivers an extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio, high fracture toughness, and superior corrosion resistance in aerospace environments.	Aircraft structural frames, jet engine fasteners, motorsport suspension, high-stress brackets.
Titanium Grade 2 Commercially Pure Titanium (CP)	CNC Machining Sheet Metal	Unalloyed pure titanium offering maximum corrosion resistance, supreme cold formability, excellent weldability, and moderate mechanical strength.	Chemical processing heat exchangers, marine hardware, desalinization systems, exhaust components.
Titanium Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) Medical Grade (Extra Low Interstitial)	CNC Machining	Higher purity version of Ti-6Al-4V with lower interstitial elements. Delivers superior fracture toughness, exceptional fatigue resistance, and full biocompatibility.	Surgical bone implants, orthopedic joint replacements, dental screws, medical instruments.
Ti-6Al-4V Powder Additive Manufacturing	3D Printing (SLM/DMLS)	Fine spherical powder optimized for metal 3D printing. Ideal for lightweight organic topology optimization, internal conformal cooling, and porous lattice structures.	Complex porous bone implants, topological aerospace brackets, lightweight turbine nozzles.
Titanium Grade 1 Most Ductile Pure Titanium	Sheet Metal Bending	The softest and most ductile pure titanium grade. Features maximum cold formability and supreme resistance to saltwater and chlorinating media.	Deep-drawn chemical vessels, anodizing fixtures, marine plate heat exchangers.

Mechanical & Physical Property Comparison

Property	Ti Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)	Ti Grade 2 (Pure Titanium)	Ti Grade 23 (Medical ELI)	Ti-6Al-4V (3D Print) (Additive SLM)
Tensile Strength	895–1000 MPa	345–480 MPa	860–960 MPa	900–1150 MPa
Yield Strength	828–910 MPa	275–410 MPa	790–830 MPa	800–1000 MPa
Hardness (Rockwell / Brinell)	36 HRC (330 HB)	160–200 HB	33 HRC (310 HB)	35–40 HRC
Elongation at Break	10–14%	20–30%	10–15%	8–12%
Density	4.43 g/cm³	4.51 g/cm³	4.43 g/cm³	4.41 g/cm³
Biocompatibility	High	Excellent	Maximum (Medical)	Excellent

Surface Finishing Options for Titanium

Enhance wear resistance, surface hardness, colorful visual identification, and biological integration.

As-Machined

Raw CNC machined titanium surface showing faint cutter paths. Provides Ra 0.8–3.2 µm roughness while preserving the tightest dimensional tolerances.

Titanium Color Anodizing

Electrochemical coating producing vivid metallic colors (blue, purple, gold, green) without dyes or paints. Widely used for medical tool color-coding and high-end automotive styling.

Type II Anodizing (Anti-Galling)

Specialized grey matte conversion coating that eliminates metal-on-metal galling, reduces friction coefficient, and improves fatigue performance under sliding loads.

Electropolishing & Passivation

Removes surface micro-imperfections and free irons to produce an ultra-clean, mirror-smooth passive layer, crucial for orthopedic medical implants and surgical tools.

Bead Blasting

Uses fine glass beads to create a uniform, non-reflective matte satin surface texture that cleans oxide scales and hides minor cutter marks.

PVD Coating (TiN / Diamond-Like Carbon)

Applies ultra-hard physical vapor deposition films (such as Titanium Nitride or DLC), significantly raising surface hardness above 70 HRC for high-wear motorsport components.

Advantages and Considerations of Titanium Machining

Titanium is widely recognized as a premium engineering material. Review its performance benefits and manufacturing considerations below.

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Advantages of Titanium

Extreme Strength-to-Weight Ratio: As strong as steel but nearly 45% lighter (density ~4.43 g/cm³), making it the premier choice for aerospace, racing, and high-performance engineering.
Unrivaled Corrosion Resistance: Naturally forms a passive protective titanium oxide oxide layer that is virtually immune to saltwater, chlorides, nitric acid, and harsh ocean environments.
Biocompatibility & Non-Magnetic: Nontoxic and non-allergenic to human tissue, seamlessly integrating with human bone structures while remaining completely non-magnetic.
High Operating Temperature Stability: Retains structural tensile strength and creep resistance at elevated operating temperatures up to 500°C (932°F).

Considerations & Limitations

Challenging Machinability (High Heat Generation): Low thermal conductivity causes cutting heat to concentrate at the tool edge, demanding low cutting speeds, high-pressure coolant, and rigid 5-axis CNC setups.
Higher Material & Tooling Cost: Raw titanium sponge refining and specialized carbide tooling increase manufacturing costs compared to aluminum or carbon steel.
Susceptibility to Galling & Springback: Dry titanium surfaces can experience friction galling during sliding contact, requiring Type II anodizing or PVD surface coatings.

Titanium Parts Manufacturing FAQs

1. Why is Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) the most popular choice for precision parts?

Ti-6Al-4V accounts for over 50% of total titanium usage worldwide. It balances extreme tensile strength (over 900 MPa), high fatigue resistance, and low density with excellent corrosion resistance, making it the industry standard for aerospace, defense, and racing.

2. What is the difference between Titanium Grade 5 and Titanium Grade 23 (ELI)?

Titanium Grade 23 is an "Extra Low Interstitial" version of Grade 5. By reducing oxygen, nitrogen, and iron content, Grade 23 offers higher fracture toughness and ductility at cryogenic temperatures, making it the mandatory standard for medical implants and surgical devices.

3. How do you manage heat and tool wear during titanium CNC machining?

Titanium has low thermal conductivity, meaning heat stays at the cutting edge. We utilize rigid 5-axis CNC machines, custom sharp carbide end mills with TiAlN coatings, low cutting speeds, heavy feed rates, and high-pressure through-spindle coolant to ensure tight tolerances (down to ±0.01 mm).

4. Is metal 3D printing (SLM) suitable for custom titanium parts?

Yes! Titanium SLM 3D printing is ideal for producing complex organic weight-reduced structural brackets, internal conformal cooling passages, and porous medical bone implants that cannot be manufactured via traditional CNC machining.

5. What file formats should I submit for a custom titanium manufacturing quote?

Please upload 3D CAD files in STEP (.stp / .step) or IGES (.igs) format for automated pricing and DFM analysis. For medical certifications, custom thread requirements, or color anodizing callouts, please attach 2D drawings in PDF or DWG format.