Custom machining titanium alloy part with high precision, high efficiency, and low cost, advanced level in China.

Titanium alloy has high strength, good corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. It has a lower density than aluminum alloy and is lighter than steel, making it conducive to reducing structural weight. Due to its excellent mechanical properties, titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and other high-end industries.

However, titanium alloy has poor machinability. Due to its high hardness, low elastic modulus, and poor plasticity, it is difficult to process. Titanium alloy has poor cutting performance, which easily leads to severe tool wear. In the machining process, it is also necessary to control the temperature to avoid generating excessively high cutting temperatures, which could cause oxidation on the surface of titanium alloys.

To improve the machinability of titanium alloys, the following measures can be taken: selecting appropriate cutting tool materials and tool geometries, using suitable cutting parameters and cutting lubrication methods, and employing advanced machining techniques such as high-speed cutting and liquid nitrogen cooling. Furthermore, changing alloy chemical composition and heat treatment processes can also enhance the machinability of titanium alloys.

Glory team has extensive experience in various CNC machining titanium alloy parts, especially for impellers used in the fluid industry, aerospace UAVs, compressors, and various complex four-axis and five-axis machined surface components.

Common titanium alloys which can be used for custom CNC machining parts include: TC4, TC11, TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, TA5, TA6, TA7, TA9, TA10, TA15, TB2, etc.

Titanium alloys have wide ranges of applications:

  1. Bolts and nuts: Titanium alloy bolts and nuts are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
  2. Bearings: Titanium alloy bearings are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and high strength, making them suitable for aerospace and high-speed transportation applications.
  3. Fasteners: This includes titanium alloy bolts, nuts, screws, pins, etc., used to connect various parts of machinery.
  4. High-temperature components: Titanium alloys have high melting points and resistance to high temperatures, making them suitable for components that operate in high-temperature environments, such as jet engine parts.
  5. Aircraft parts: Titanium alloys are extensively used in the aerospace industry, including aircraft fuselage components, engine parts, landing gear, etc.
  6. Medical instrument parts: Titanium alloys have good biocompatibility and are lightweight, making them commonly used in the manufacturing of medical instruments such as dental implants, bone screws, artificial joints, etc.
  7. High-end equipment parts: Titanium alloy mechanical parts are also commonly used in the manufacturing of high-end equipment such as submarines, aircraft carriers, high-speed trains, etc.
  8. Automotive parts: Titanium alloys are increasingly being used in the automotive industry, including engine components, braking system parts, chassis structure parts, etc.
Titanium alloy parts can undergo various surface treatments to enhance their performance and appearance. Common surface treatment methods include:

  1. Anodizing:

    • Increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
    • Creates a surface layer in various colors.

  2. Polishing:

    • Improves surface smoothness and aesthetics.
    • Reduces surface roughness.

  3. Sandblasting:

    • Cleans and removes surface oxidation layers.
    • Produces a uniform surface texture.

  4. Electroplating:

    • Enhances wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
    • Adds surface layers of different metals, such as nickel and chromium.

  5. Electroless Plating:

    • Does not require electric current, can uniformly cover complex shapes.
    • Improves wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

  6. Thermal Spraying:

    • Increases surface wear resistance and oxidation resistance.
    • Suitable for repairing worn parts.

  7. Laser Surface Treatment:

    • Improves surface hardness and wear resistance.
    • Precisely controls the treated area.

  8. Chemical Treatment:

    • Increases corrosion resistance.
    • Includes processes like pickling and passivation.

Precision Titanium Alloy Custom Machining

Advanced manufacturing solutions for high-performance titanium components with tight tolerances and superior surface finishes

CNC Turning of Titanium Alloy Components

CNC Turning

Precision CNC turning services for titanium alloy parts, achieving rotational symmetry with exceptional dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

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CNC Milling of Titanium Components

CNC Milling

High-precision 3-5 axis CNC milling of complex titanium geometries with advanced toolpath optimization for optimal material removal rates.

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5-Axis CNC Machining of Titanium Impellers

5-Axis CNC Machining

Simultaneous 5-axis machining for complex titanium components, enabling single-setup production of intricate geometries and contours.

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Titanium Alloy Materials for CNC Machining

Titanium Alloy Materials for CNC Machining

A comprehensive reference guide for material properties, processing methods, and applications of common titanium alloy grades used in CNC machining

Alloy Grade Material Properties Processing Methods Surface Treatment Typical Applications Cost Machining Tips
Commercially Pure Titanium (Grade 1)
Commercially Pure
  • Highest purity and corrosion resistance
  • Excellent ductility and formability
  • Lowest strength among titanium grades
  • Excellent biocompatibility
  • Good weldability
  • CNC Machining
  • Sheet Metal Forming
  • Welding
  • Deep Drawing
  • Spinning
  • Passivation (to boost corrosion resistance)
  • Electropolishing
  • Anodizing
  • Chemical Etching
  • Chemical processing equipment
  • Medical implants
  • Heat exchangers
  • Desalination plants
  • Architectural applications
 High Soft material; Use sharp tools to avoid work hardening; Low cutting forces; Good chip control needed
Commercially Pure Titanium (Grade 2)
Commercially Pure
  • Excellent corrosion resistance (especially in oxidizing environments)
  • Good ductility
  • Lower strength than alloys
  • Excellent biocompatibility
  • Good weldability
  • CNC Machining
  • Sheet Metal Forming
  • Welding
  • Forging
  • Extrusion
  • Passivation (to boost corrosion resistance)
  • Electropolishing
  • Anodizing
  • Chemical Etching
  • Chemical processing equipment
  • Heat exchangers
  • Desalination plants
  • Marine hardware
  • Medical devices
 High Soft material; Use sharp tools to avoid work hardening; Low cutting forces; Good for complex shapes
Ti-5Al-2.5Sn
Alpha Alloy
  • Good strength at cryogenic temperatures
  • Excellent toughness
  • Stable in low-temperature environments
  • Good weldability
  • Moderate creep resistance
  • CNC Machining
  • Forging
  • Welding
  • Hot Forming
  • Grinding
  • Chrome Plating (for wear resistance)
  • Thermal Spraying
  • Anodizing
  • Passivation
  • Cryogenic storage tanks
  • Rocket engine components
  • Spacecraft structures
  • Liquid hydrogen containers
  • Superconducting magnet structures
 Very High Machining similar to Grade 5; Ensure tool rigidity for precision; Use sharp carbide tools; Coolant essential
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
Alpha-Beta Alloy
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Good fatigue strength
  • Good creep resistance up to 300°C
  • Moderate weldability
  • CNC Milling
  • CNC Turning
  • Forging
  • Welding (TIG preferred)
  • Hot Forming
  • Anodizing (for color coding/protection)
  • Plasma Spraying
  • Chemical Etching
  • Passivation
  • Aerospace components
  • Medical implants
  • Marine hardware
  • Chemical processing equipment
  • High-performance automotive parts
 Very High Use carbide tools; High cutting speeds with low feed rates; Coolant essential to reduce heat; Rigid setups required
Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo (Grade 5)
Alpha-Beta Alloy
  • Enhanced strength at elevated temperatures
  • Good creep resistance
  • Similar corrosion resistance to Grade 5
  • Good fatigue strength
  • Moderate weldability
  • CNC Machining
  • Forging
  • Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
  • Welding
  • Hot Forming
  • Abrasive Blasting
  • Ceramic Coating (for high-temp protection)
  • Thermal Barrier Coating
  • Anodizing
  • Jet engine parts
  • High-temperature aerospace structures
  • Gas turbine components
  • Rocket motor cases
  • High-performance exhaust systems
 Very High Requires rigid setups; Use specialized high-temp cutting fluids; Sharp carbide tools essential; Conservative cutting parameters
Ti-15V-3Cr-3Sn-3Al
Beta Alloy
  • High strength
  • Good toughness
  • Excellent formability (compared to other high-strength Ti alloys)
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Age hardenable
  • CNC Machining
  • Forging
  • Cold Working
  • Welding
  • Sheet Metal Forming
  • Ion Plating
  • Phosphate Coating (for lubricity)
  • Anodizing
  • Passivation
  • Aircraft landing gear
  • High-performance fasteners
  • Springs
  • Orthopedic implants
  • High-stress aerospace components
 Extremely High Prone to galling; Use lubricants with extreme pressure additives; Sharp tools essential; Conservative cutting parameters
Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al
Beta Alloy
  • High strength and toughness
  • Excellent forgeability
  • Good fatigue resistance
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Age hardenable
  • Forging
  • CNC Machining
  • Hot Forming
  • Welding
  • Grinding
  • Anodizing
  • Plasma Spraying
  • Chemical Conversion Coating
  • Passivation
  • Aircraft structural components
  • Landing gear components
  • High-performance automotive parts
  • Oil and gas equipment
  • High-stress mechanical components
 Extremely High High cutting forces; Use premium carbide tools; Adequate coolant essential; Rigid machine setups required