Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA
Titanium · Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder temper comparison
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder: AB-DED (as-deposited DED / LMD / wire-arc) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,090 MPa (158 ksi) against 910 MPa (132 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) vs 1,010 MPa (146 ksi). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA is harder — 38 HRC against 34 HRC for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA: 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.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DEDTi-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 113 GPa16.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 25%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.43 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,604°C2,919 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 526 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.7 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 µΩ·in
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
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 22% · Weldability 60 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 780 MJ/kg335,340 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 50 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 900 L/kg108 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
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.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA stronger than Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,090 MPa (158 ksi) against 910 MPa (132 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) vs 1,010 MPa (146 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AB-DED or STA?
SR-LPBF is the default Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AB-DED nor STA). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED over Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA?
Pick Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-DED and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-STA 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.