Titanium TC11 vs Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium TC11 and Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 960 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn is harder — 36 HRC against 34 HRC for TC11 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. TC11 is stiffer (118 GPa vs 110 GPa) and TC11 runs hotter in service (500°C vs 315°C continuous). On the shop floor, TC11 welds better (45 vs 35 out of 100).
TC11Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
Ti-6Al-6V-2SnChoose it when surface hardness matters.
TC11 vs Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn: 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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
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)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.1 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
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
Polishability
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 | TC11 | Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
TC11 vs Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn — frequently asked
What is the difference between TC11 and Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn?
Titanium TC11 and Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 960 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn is harder — 36 HRC against 34 HRC for TC11 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Which is cheaper, TC11 or Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, TC11 or Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn?
TC11. Its weldability rates fair (45/100) against fair (35/100) for Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in TC11 and Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn 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.