Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-5553
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-5553 are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 860 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-5553 is harder — 33 HRC against 31 HRC for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Ti-5553 is lighter (4.65 g/cm³ vs 4.87 g/cm³ for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al) and Ti-5553 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 260°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al welds better (good vs fair), Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al forms better (very good vs poor), and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Ti-5553 (specialty, $$$$$).
Ti-13V-11Cr-3AlChoose it when it will be welded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Ti-5553Choose it when surface hardness matters, or when weight is the constraint.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-5553: 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
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: Shear Modulus 40 GPa5.8 Msi · Elongation at Break 16%
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 88 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability 16 / 100 · Castability 25 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb · 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 | Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al | Ti-5553 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | O |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$$ Specialty |
| Min. machined wall | — | 1 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 1.6 µm |
| AlCrN | — | Yes |
| AlTiN | — | Yes |
| Anodizing Type II | — | Yes |
| CVD Al2O3 | — | Yes |
| CVD TiCN | — | Yes |
| CVD TiN | — | Yes |
| Cerakote | — | Yes |
| CrN | — | Yes |
| DLC | — | Yes |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| HVOF Coating | — | Yes |
| MoS2 | — | Yes |
| Multilayer CVD | — | Yes |
| TiAlN | — | Yes |
| TiB2 | — | Yes |
| TiCN | — | Yes |
| TiN | — | Yes |
| WC/C | — | Yes |
They share 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-5553 — frequently asked
What is the difference between Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-5553?
Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-5553 are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 860 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-5553 is harder — 33 HRC against 31 HRC for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Which is cheaper, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al or Ti-5553?
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Ti-5553 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al or Ti-5553?
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (35/100) for Ti-5553.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-5553 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.