Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN
Titanium · Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder temper comparison
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder: AB-LPBF (as-built LPBF) versus ANN (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) against 940 MPa (136 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN, about 22% more; tensile strength follows at 1,290 MPa (187 ksi) vs 1,030 MPa (149 ksi). In exchange, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 14% versus 8% for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF, and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF is harder (340 HB vs 320 HB). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous).
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBFChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN: 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-LPBFTi-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) 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: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
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 · 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 90 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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-LPBF vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF stronger than Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF has a typical yield strength of 1,150 MPa (167 ksi) against 940 MPa (136 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 1,290 MPa (187 ksi) vs 1,030 MPa (149 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AB-LPBF or ANN?
SR-LPBF is the default Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AB-LPBF nor ANN). 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.
Which welds better, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (60/100) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF.
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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.