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Titanium CNC Machining

Anpllocnc is an ISO 9001:2015 certified CNC machine shop specializing in the manufacturing of precision CNC machined titanium parts for various industries and the fabrication of multifaceted upper-level products for challenging projects. Backed by superior in-house equipment and tool facilities, highly skilled machinists, and enormous experience, we can deliver a wide variety of custom titanium alloy components and parts with the highest quality and exactly matched specifications that help optimize client supply chains.

Our CNC machining centers provide multiple options for different manufacturing processes of titanium components including milling, turning, drilling, etc. Also, you can find a multitude of surface finishing operations in our secondary processing selections, so you can enjoy the one-stop services working with us from choosing raw materials to delivering the final parts. Typical titanium components produced by Anpllocnc include engine cowlings and heat shields, airplane parts and fasteners, casings, compressor blades, gas turbine engines, and so on. All of these products have been put into use in a broad range of applications and industries.

Why Choose Titanium for Your Custom Parts

Titanium is a very strong, lightweight metal that is resistant to corrosion and is non-magnetic. These properties make titanium ideal for many applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratio, including aerospace, medical and automotive.

Titanium alloys are even stronger and can be welded, formed and machined. They’re being used increasingly in a variety of consumer products because they offer the same strength and durability as titanium but at a lower cost.


Titanium Grade 5 is the strongest titanium alloy with good corrosion resistance and the ability to be welded. Titanium may be selected over other materials such as steel due to its ability to withstand high and subzero temperatures. Common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, engine components, sports equipment and marine applications.

While Grade 2 Titanium is not as strong as Grade 5, it is lightweight and offers outstanding corrosion resistance overall, in addition to great formability.

titanium part
Processes Lead Time Finishing options Tolerance Price Applications Grade
CNC Mill CNC Lathe As fast as 7 days Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Passivation, Powdercoating With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium $$$ Aerospace fasteners, engine components, aircraft components, marine applications Titanium Grade 5

Comparison Of Common Titanium Alloys

Titanium suitable for your project can always be found at Anpllocnc

Hardness Rockwell 30T Tensile Strength Ultimate Tensile Strength, Yield Elongation at Break Tensile Modulus Feature
Grade 1 Titanium 70 HR30T 240 MPa 170 MPa 24% 105 GPa High Corrosion Resistance
Grade 2 Titanium 80 HR30T 345 MPa 275 MPa 20% 105 GPa Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Grade 5 Titanium 36-38 HR30T 880 MPa 830 MPa 10% 114 GPa High Strength
Grade 9 Titanium 80 HR30T 900 MPa 830 MPa 15% 118 GPa Excellent Balance of Strength, Toughness, and Workability
Grade 23 Titanium 40-45 HR30T 860 MPa 790 MPa 10% 114 GPa High Biocompatibility

How Does CNC Titanium Machining Work ?

During the machining of titanium alloy, a carbide cutting tool is required .Titanium CNC Machining requires the use of harder alloy cutting tools, using a smaller front angle and a larger rear angle to increase the touching length between the machining and the front cutting tool area, and reduce the friction between the work piece and the rear cutting tool area .The cutting tool tip is round arc transition blades to improve strength, avoid sharp corner burnout and chipping. Cooling fluid needs to be added constantly to fully cool during manufacturing process. The cutting speeds and feed rates should be low, and the cutting depth can be large, so that the cutting tool tip works below the hardened layer, which is conducive to improving the durability of the cutting tool.

In addition, due to the high strength of titanium alloy, it must be machined at high speed, during which the temperature of the cutting area rises sharply. When the cutting speed is too high, a chemical reaction occurs between the chips and the cutting edge of the tool, which can cause chipping or even fracture. Therefore, it’s necessary to put forward higher requirements for cutting tools. In particular, the tool should be made of the most durable cemented carbide, which does not contain elements that react with titanium.

Titanium CNC Machined Parts

With years of machining mission-critical titanium components, Anpllocnc has accumulated the knowledge and expertise needed to reliably produce high-quality titanium machined parts. we have developed a reliable, cost-effective titanium material supply chain to ensure our customers receive the best possible value. Anpllocnc Precise Machining Company can manufacturer custom titanium components based on your needs.

Titanium is an ideal material for a large number of engineering applications, especially in the aerospace, marine, medical, and energy industries, etc. That greatly depends on its exceptional material characteristics such as excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. The strength of the titanium alloys is twice that of aluminum but it’s 60 percent lighter than the latter. That’s exactly why titanium alloys are highly emphasized by manufacturers in critical areas like aircraft, spacecraft, and surgical instruments.

  • Battery components
  • Defibrillators
  • Dental implant screws
  • Engine parts
  • Fitness equipment
  • Heat exchangers
  • Machine frames
  • Medical prostheses
  • Orthopedic implants
  • Pacemakers
  • Pressure vessels
  • Marine
  • Aerospace
  • Medical
  • Power generation
  • Oil and gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Construction
  • Electronics
  • Architectural
  • Water treatment

Anpllocnc's Capacity And Service For Titanium CNC Machining

Anpllocnc offers the ultimate solution for reliable and precise Titanium components.Our ISO9001-certified machine shop guarantees unbeatable accuracy on custom designs, from speedy prototyping to large-scale end-use parts production, ensuring fast turnaround times in a dependable environment. Our experienced professionals specialize in CNC services, including milling, turning, and lathe work. We provide tailor-made pricing to match your product’s development stages for maximum value with minimal timeframes.
Additionally, our knowledgeable staff provides personalized support and guides your projects every step of the way to ensure success.

Titanium Material Properties

Titanium Grade 5

Yield StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMax TempMcMaster Part Number
120,000 PSI10%Rockwell C300.16 lbs / cu. in3000°F9039k24

Grade 2 Titanium

Yield Strength (tensile)Elongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
40,000 PSI20%Rockwell B654.51 g/cm^3
0.16lb / in^3
3000° F

Titanium Material Finish

Titanium is very similar to most grades of stainless steel in terms of overall appearance. Titanium can be media blasted or tumbled to achieve a multitude of surface finishes. Additionally, a light, protective, coating may be applied using passivation.

 NameDescriptionMaterialsColorTextureLink
Anodizing Type 2 service anpllocncAnodizingAnodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhances wear resistance and hardness, and protects the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, automobile parts, precision instruments, etc.All materialsClear, black, grey, red, blue, gold.Smooth, matte finish.Learn more
Powder coating service anpllocncPowder CoatingPowder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light.Aluminum

Black, any RAL code or Pantone number

Gloss or semi-gloss

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polishing service anpllocnc001Polishing

Ranging from Ra 0.8~Ra0.1, polishing processes use an abrasive material to rub the part’s surface to make the shine more less shiny, depending on your requirements.

 

All materials

 

 n/a

 

Smooth, glossy finish

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painting service anpllocnc001Painting

Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic.

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Custom

Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, texturedLearn more

Titanium Design Recommendations

Min Wall Thickness Min End Mill Size Min Drill Size Max Part Size Undercuts Radii : Depth
0.5 mm 0.8 mm (0.03 in) 0.5 mm (0.02 in) 1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x,y,z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d,h] (lathe) Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter.

Frequently asked questions

High speed steel (HSS) drills are excellent for Titanium so long as it is sharp, but carbide tipped drills still provide the best results and deep hole drilling. Because titanium is not a great conductor of heat, much of the heat goes into cutting tools, highlighting the need for sharp and well-maintained tools.

Some of the factors that can make CNC machining titanium difficult are:

  1. Poor Thermal Conductivity – cutting tools end up taking the burden of heat generation.
  2. “Sticky” or “Gummy” Properties – can lead to problems with long “stringy” chips as well as creating built-up edge.
  3. Low Modulus of Elasticity – leads to spring back and chatter while machining.
  4. High Work Hardening Tendency – further increases difficulty of machining.

Grade 4 titanium is generally considered the strongest pure titanium, although the least moldable. It also has excellent corrosion resistance and outstanding ductility. Titanium is also lighter weight than some steels, such as stainless, due to its low density.

Titanium has very high strength and a great strength-to-weight ratio. In fact it is only 5% less strong than steel but is 40% lighter making it great for high tech industries such as aerospace, automotive and energy.

Start Your Titanium CNC Machining Project

If you’re looking for the best titanium CNC machining, look no further than Anpllocnc.
The highly skilled team at Anpllocnc provides a variety of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining techniques for titanium at our well-equipped 12,500-square-foot facility in china shenzhen.
Contact us today to learn more about our titanium CNC machining services or to request a quote.