Titanium CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001)
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) are both titanium grades. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) is the stronger of the two: yield strength 990 MPa (144 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder), about 87% more; tensile strength follows at 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi). In exchange, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 12% for Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001), and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) is harder (330 HB vs 205 HB). Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) is stiffer (114 GPa vs 105 GPa) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) machines more easily (fair vs poor) and CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) welds better (excellent vs very good).
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001): 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.
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001)
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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 35%
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
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
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) stronger than CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) has a typical yield strength of 990 MPa (144 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) — about 87% more. Tensile strength is 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) or Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001)?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) or Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001)?
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder). Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (20/100) for Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001); for welding the order is CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) first (excellent, 88/100) then Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) (very good, 75/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (AM, F3001) 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.