Titanium C-4 vs R56406
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium C-4 and R56406 are both titanium grades. R56406 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 840 MPa (122 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for C-4, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 910 MPa (132 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). R56406 is harder — 325 HB against 265 HB for C-4 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. R56406 is stiffer (110 GPa vs 104 GPa) and R56406 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, C-4 machines more easily (30 vs 20 out of 100) and C-4 welds better (excellent vs very good).
C-4Choose it when the part is machined in volume, or when it will be welded.
R56406Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
C-4 vs R56406: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C-4 | R56406 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
C-4 vs R56406 — frequently asked
Is R56406 stronger than C-4?
Yes. R56406 has a typical yield strength of 840 MPa (122 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for C-4 — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 910 MPa (132 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, C-4 or R56406?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, C-4 or R56406?
C-4, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 20/100 for R56406; for welding the order is C-4 first (excellent, 85/100) then R56406 (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C-4 and R56406 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.