Titanium CNC Machining — From Bar Stock to Finished Component
We provide end-to-end titanium CNC machining — from raw bar/plate/forging supply through 5-axis precision machining to finished, certified components. Our network of NADCAP-certified partner shops in Baoji, China’s titanium valley, handles aerospace, medical, chemical, and marine applications.
Typical turnaround: 10–25 working days from PO to shipment, depending on complexity and quantity.
What We Machine
| Capability | Range | Typical Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| 3-axis milling | Up to 1,200 × 600 × 500 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| 5-axis milling | Up to 800 × 600 × 400 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| CNC turning | Ø1–Ø250 mm × 1,500 mm length | ±0.01 mm |
| Wire EDM | Up to 600 × 400 mm, 300 mm Z | ±0.005 mm |
| Surface grinding | Ra 0.4 μm | ±0.005 mm |
Grades machined daily: Grade 2 (CP), Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Grade 9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V), Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI), TA15, TC4, TC11.
Why Titanium Machining Is Different
Titanium isn’t stainless steel. Get it wrong and you’ll see:
- Tool wear 5–10× faster than steel. Titanium’s low thermal conductivity concentrates heat at the cutting edge.
- Galling and built-up edge. Titanium chemically reacts with most carbide tools above 600°C, requiring specific coatings (AlTiN, TiAlN).
- Springback. Ti-6Al-4V’s elastic modulus (110 GPa) is half of steel’s, causing dimensional drift if feed rates are wrong.
- Fire risk. Fine titanium chips are pyrophoric. Coolant flood and chip evacuation are not optional.
Our partner shops have 15+ years of dedicated titanium experience. We don’t subcontract to general job shops that “also” do titanium.
Process Parameters We Use
For Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5), our baseline machining envelope:
- Cutting speed (Vc): 30–60 m/min for finishing, 20–40 m/min for roughing
- Feed (fz): 0.05–0.15 mm/tooth
- Depth of cut (ap): Up to 0.4 × tool diameter for finishing
- Coolant: High-pressure (≥40 bar) flood with synthetic coolant
- Tool material: Ungrooved AlTiN-coated carbide for roughing, PCD for finishing
These are conservative starting points. Actual parameters are tuned per geometry and tool path strategy.
Certification & Documentation
Every shipment includes:
- Material Test Certificate (EN 10204 Type 3.1) with chemistry and mechanical results
- Dimensional inspection report (CMM-based for critical features)
- Heat number traceability from ingot pour through finished part
- Optional: Type 3.2 third-party witnessed inspection for aerospace/medical work
Our partner network includes shops with:
- NADCAP for chemical processing and NDT
- AS9100D for aerospace
- ISO 13485 for medical device components
- API Spec Q1 for oil & gas
Pricing & MOQ
| Order Size | Typical Pricing |
|---|---|
| 1–10 pieces (prototype) | Hourly + setup, ~$120–280/hour |
| 10–100 pieces (small batch) | Per-piece quoted with setup amortized |
| 100+ pieces (production) | Volume pricing, MTC + dimensional report included |
No minimum order. We frequently produce 1–5 piece prototypes for engineering validation.
For pricing visibility before you commit, see our titanium price guide — material cost is typically 35–55% of finished part cost.
Common Applications
- Aerospace: Brackets, fittings, fasteners, manifolds, engine ducting
- Medical: Orthopedic instruments, dental components, surgical tools
- Chemical: Heat exchanger tube sheets, pump impellers, valve bodies
- Marine: Propeller shafts, seawater piping fittings
- Motorsport: Connecting rods, exhaust components, fasteners
Get a Machining Quote
Send us:
- STEP/IGES drawing (preferred) or PDF dimensioned print
- Quantity required
- Material grade preference (or we’ll recommend)
- Surface finish & tolerances beyond drawing defaults
- Certification needs (MTC type, third-party inspection)
We respond with pricing, lead time, and any DFM suggestions within 24 hours.