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Precision CNC Machining

Custom Titanium Parts Manufacturing

Custom titanium components for industrial equipment, instrumentation, and mechanical assemblies. TENGHUI provides in-house CNC milling and turning, with material sourcing, surface finishing, and inspection requirements coordinated for each project.

Send your drawings and quantity requirements for a review of material availability, machining feasibility, and delivery options.

Upload your drawings for a quotation and manufacturability review. NDA available upon request.
Custom Titanium Parts Manufacturing
Material Selection Guide

Popular Titanium Grades & Applications

Select a titanium grade based on strength, corrosion exposure, part geometry, and manufacturing requirements. Material availability, stock form, and supply condition are confirmed during quotation.

Material Grade Manufacturing Process Key Characteristics & Selection Notes Typical Applications
Grade 5
Ti-6Al-4V
CNC milling and turning A widely used titanium alloy offering high strength relative to its weight. Tool access, thin sections, surface requirements, and material condition should be reviewed before machining. Brackets, housings, fasteners, and mechanically loaded equipment components
Grade 2
Commercially Pure Titanium
CNC milling and turning Commonly selected where corrosion resistance and moderate strength are important. Its ductility requires attention to chip control, burrs, and workholding. Suitability depends on the actual operating environment. Equipment fittings, covers, spacers, and selected fluid-handling components

*Please specify the required material standard and condition on your drawing. Alternative grades are reviewed individually and are not substituted without approval. Material documentation requirements should be stated before ordering.

Engineering Guidance

Titanium Material Comparison

The comparison below provides general selection guidance. Actual properties depend on material specification, supply condition, product form, and dimensions.

Selection Factor Grade 5 — Ti-6Al-4V Grade 2 — Commercially Pure Titanium
Main Selection Reason Higher strength for weight-sensitive mechanical components Corrosion resistance with moderate strength
Strength Generally higher than Grade 2 Generally lower than Grade 5
Density Approximately 4.43 g/cm³ Approximately 4.51 g/cm³
Machining Considerations Cutting heat, tool wear, rigidity, and thin-wall stability Ductility, chip control, burr formation, and deformation
Formability More limited than commercially pure grades Generally more formable than Grade 5; condition and geometry matter
Corrosion Considerations Must be assessed against the operating environment Must be assessed against the operating environment
Key Drawing Requirements Material condition, critical fits, surface finish, and inspection Material specification, dimensions, surface finish, and exposure conditions
Post-Processing & Treatment

Surface Finishing Options for Titanium

Surface finishing is selected according to appearance, roughness, contact conditions, and dimensional requirements. TENGHUI reviews the required finish and coordinates suitable processing where available.

01

As-Machined

Standard Finish

Parts retain visible machining marks without an additional decorative treatment. This is a practical option when the machined surface meets the component’s functional requirements.

Design Note: Specify roughness on critical surfaces. Achievable roughness depends on geometry, tool access, and machining conditions.
02

Bead Blasting

Matte Texture

Bead blasting can create a matte texture and reduce the visibility of some machining marks. The result depends on the material, initial surface, media, and process settings.

Design Note: Precision fits, threads, sealing surfaces, and other sensitive areas may require protection. Cosmetic requirements should be agreed before production.
03

Mechanical Polishing

High Smoothness

Mechanical polishing can reduce surface roughness and increase gloss on accessible surfaces.

Design Note: The achievable finish depends on part geometry and starting surface. Polishing may affect edges and dimensions; critical features must be identified on drawings.
04

Titanium Color Anodizing

Identification & Cosmetic

Color anodizing forms an oxide layer that produces metallic colors without conventional paint or dye. It may be considered for identification or decorative purposes.

Design Note: Subject to review. Appearance can vary with condition and lighting; approved samples are recommended. Not a substitute for wear-resistant treatments.
Engineering Evaluation

Advantages and Considerations of Titanium Machining

Titanium can be useful where a combination of weight, strength, and corrosion performance justifies its material and manufacturing cost. The grade and manufacturing route should follow the component’s actual requirements.

Advantages of Titanium

Strength-to-Weight & Chemical Immunity
Strength Relative to Weight: Alloys such as Grade 5 can support mechanically loaded components where reducing mass is valuable.
Corrosion Resistance: Suitable grades perform well in many environments, subject to review of the actual medium, temperature, and operating conditions.
Material Choices: Commercially pure titanium and titanium alloys offer different balances of strength, ductility, and manufacturing characteristics.
Custom Machined Features: CNC milling and turning can produce holes, threads, pockets, and mating features according to the drawing.

Considerations & Limitations

Technical Constraints & Manufacturing Safeguards
Cutting Heat and Tool Wear: Titanium’s low thermal conductivity makes tooling, cutting parameters, and chip management important.
Higher Manufacturing Cost: Material price, machining time, tooling, and inspection can increase cost compared with common aluminum or steel parts.
Thin-Wall Deformation: Slender features and thin sections require careful workholding and machining sequence planning.
Galling at Contact Surfaces: Sliding interfaces and threaded assemblies may require review of mating materials, lubrication, and surface treatment.
Application-Dependent Performance: Temperature and corrosion suitability must be assessed for the selected grade and service conditions.
Surface and Edge Requirements: Burrs, handling marks, edge condition, and finishing effects should be considered during drawing review.
DFM Review Available: Our engineering team can analyze your titanium CAD models to evaluate heat buildup, cutting rigidity, thin-wall deformation risks, and thread galling mitigation.
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Titanium Parts Manufacturing FAQs

1. Should I choose Grade 5 or Grade 2 titanium?

Grade 5 is commonly considered when higher mechanical strength and low component weight are priorities.

Grade 2 may suit applications where corrosion resistance and moderate strength are sufficient. The choice should also account for geometry, operating conditions, material availability, and cost.

Specify the required grade and material standard on your drawing. If the material is undecided, share the application requirements for an initial manufacturing review.

2. What titanium machining services does TENGHUI provide?

TENGHUI provides in-house CNC milling and turning for titanium parts, subject to review of the drawing, material, size, and required features.

The machining plan is selected according to geometry, tool access, workholding, and inspection needs. Additional processes are evaluated individually during quotation.

3. How do you manage heat, tool wear, and deformation?

We review tooling, cutting parameters, machining sequence, and workholding for the selected material and geometry.

Process planning focuses on stable cutting, chip control, and support for sensitive features. Thin walls, deep pockets, and close-tolerance surfaces receive additional review before production.

4. What tolerances can you achieve?

Titanium part tolerances are confirmed after reviewing dimensions, geometry, material condition, and finishing requirements.

Where feasible, selected CNC-machined features can achieve tolerances as tight as ±0.01 mm, subject to engineering review. This does not apply automatically to every feature or part.

Mark critical dimensions, fits, threads, and inspection requirements on your 2D drawing. Dimensional reports and CMM inspection can be discussed during quotation.

5. Is metal 3D printing available for titanium parts?

Titanium metal 3D printing can be reviewed as a separate project requirement. Material availability, build size, geometry, post-processing, and inspection must be confirmed before quotation.

If your design includes internal passages or features that are difficult to machine, send the CAD model for a manufacturing-route review. Critical surfaces may still require machining after printing.

6. What is the typical lead time?

Lead time is confirmed after reviewing the material availability, part complexity, quantity, finishing, and inspection requirements.

Titanium parts may require additional time for sourcing and machining. Share your target delivery date with the inquiry so we can assess a suitable production schedule.

7. What files and information do you need for a quotation?

Please provide:

  • A 3D CAD model, preferably STEP.
  • A 2D PDF drawing showing dimensions, tolerances, threads, and surface requirements.
  • Material grade, standard, and supply condition.
  • Required quantities.
  • Surface finish and cosmetic requirements.
  • Inspection and material documentation requirements.
  • Target delivery date and shipping destination.

For components with specific operating requirements, include the relevant temperature, loading, exposure conditions, and project specifications.

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