Titanium Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn vs VT3-1
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn and VT3-1 are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 980 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn is harder — 340 HB against 320 HB for VT3-1 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. VT3-1 runs hotter in service (450°C vs 315°C continuous) and VT3-1 conducts heat better (8 W/m·K vs 6.6 W/m·K). On the shop floor, VT3-1 welds better (45 vs 35 out of 100).
Ti-6Al-6V-2SnChoose it when surface hardness matters.
VT3-1Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn vs VT3-1: 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
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: Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 1,050 MPa152 ksi
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).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 20 / 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-6V-2Sn | VT3-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn vs VT3-1 — frequently asked
What is the difference between Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn and VT3-1?
Titanium Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn and VT3-1 are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 980 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn is harder — 340 HB against 320 HB for VT3-1 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.
Which is cheaper, Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn or VT3-1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn or VT3-1?
VT3-1. 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 Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn and VT3-1 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.