Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder vs Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder and Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM are both titanium grades. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) against 790 MPa (115 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM, about 29% more; tensile strength follows at 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 880 MPa (128 ksi). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is harder — 340 HB against 300 HB for Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is stiffer (113 GPa vs 105 GPa). On the shop floor, Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM welds better (very good vs good).
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM PowderChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIMChoose it when it will be welded.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder vs Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM: 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 PowderTi-6Al-4V Powder for MIM
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
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: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Elongation at Break 12%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: 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.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 20 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 22% · Castability 40 / 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 | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder | Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder vs Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder stronger than Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a typical yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) against 790 MPa (115 ksi) for Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM — about 29% more. Tensile strength is 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 880 MPa (128 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder or Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder or Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (60/100) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder and Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM 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.