Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM
UNS R56400 · ASTM F1580
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is an alpha-beta titanium alloy powder (UNS R56400, ASTM F1580) supplied gas-atomised or as HDH powder for metal injection moulding feedstock.
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Values for the MIM-SINT condition
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM tempers and conditions
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. MIM-SINT is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELI (Grade 23) powder | Use for implants and cryogenic/fracture-critical parts: lower oxygen and iron give better ductility and toughness at slightly lower strength. | 770 | 860 | 16 | 31 HRC | 1 % IACS |
MIM-SINTDefault vacuum sintered 1250–1350 °C, 96–98 % density | Default delivered condition for MIM Ti parts: meets ASTM F2885 / MPIF 35 minimums with residual 2–4 % closed porosity. | 790 | 880 | 12 | 32 HRC | 6 W/m·K |
MIM Sintered + Annealed | Stress-relief/mill-anneal after sintering for dimensional stability and slightly improved ductility without HIP cost. | 810 | 900 | 14 | 32 HRC | 1 % IACS |
MIM Sintered + HIP | Choose for fatigue-critical or implant parts: closes residual porosity to ≥99.5 % density and roughly doubles fatigue strength. | 870 | 960 | 16 | 34 HRC | 7 W/m·K |
MIM Sintered/HIP + Solution Treated and Aged | Highest strength condition for small wear/structural MIM parts; ductility and toughness drop noticeably. | 1,020 | 1,120 | 8 | 38 HRC | — |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
POWDER-HDH | Powder HDH | Supply form |
POWDER | Spherical gas/plasma atomised, as supplied for MIM feedstock | Printing process |
F2885 | ASTM F2885 certified | Certification |
What is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is an alpha-beta titanium alloy powder (UNS R56400, ASTM F1580) supplied gas-atomised or as HDH powder for metal injection moulding feedstock. Sintered and annealed parts reach about 790 MPa yield, 880 MPa tensile, 12 % elongation, 32 HRC and 105 GPa modulus at 4.32 g/cm³, giving complex small titanium components near net shape without machining. Limits are 18–22 % linear sintering shrinkage, low thermal conductivity (6.4 W/m·K), poor machinability (score 20) and a 350 °C service ceiling. HIP is used to close as-sintered porosity; CP-Ti powder is the lower-strength, more ductile alternative. Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM has a density of 4.32 g/cm³ (0.156 lb/in³), lighter than 100% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F). Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM has a yield strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) and a tensile strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) — stronger than 55% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
What is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM used for?
- small orthopedic implants
- consumer electronics housings
- medical instrument components
- aerospace small parts
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 6.4 W/m·K (3.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 100% of titanium grades
- High embodied carbon — 62 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 100% of titanium grades
- Low fracture toughness — 55 MPa·√m (50.1 ksi·√in), worse than 90% of titanium grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades
- Limited formability — 20/100, worse than 83% of titanium grades
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-MIM-SINT; bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM has a density of 4.32 g/cm³ (0.156 lb/in³), lighter than 100% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F).
Mechanical16
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM has a yield strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) and a tensile strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) — stronger than 55% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 6.4 W/m·K (3.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 100% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.7 µm/m·K (4.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM conducts electricity at 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), worse than 77% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM takes about 950 MJ of energy and emits 62 kg of CO₂ — more than 100% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM's machinability is poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades); weldability very good (75/100); formability poor (20/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the titanium family
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade FabDigit runs. Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM
Is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM easy to machine?
Sintered Ti-6Al-4V machines like wrought Ti — low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide; MIM is normally used precisely to avoid machining beyond thread/bore finishing.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be welded?
GTAW/laser/resistance welding is feasible with full argon shielding and trailing gas; HIPed parts weld far better than porous as-sintered ones, which can outgas.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 150–190 °C into oversized tooling (18–22 % linear sintering shrinkage), solvent/catalytic + thermal debind, then vacuum sinter 1250–1350 °C in a getter-protected retort.
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 5.5 – 6.75 | 6 |
| V | 3.5 – 4.5 | 4 |
| Fe≤0.25 % typical for MIM, ≤0.25 % for ELI | ≤ 0.3 | 0.18 |
| Opowder as-supplied ≤0.15 %; sintered part limit 0.20 % (0.13 % ELI) | ≤ 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Cbinder residue must be kept low | ≤ 0.08 | 0.03 |
| N | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| H | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Ypowder-route limit | ≤ 0.01 | |
| Other, eachtotal ≤0.40 % | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Ti | balance |
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Blast, tumble or electropolish; anodise (Type II colour / F86) for medical parts; avoid chlorinated or fluoride media, and hydrogen pick-up during acid pickling.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on titanium parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- R56400
- ASTM
- F1580
How much does Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM cost?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM — frequently asked
What is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM used for?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is typically used for small orthopedic implants, consumer electronics housings, medical instrument components and aerospace small parts. In short: highest-strength MIM titanium; net-shape complex titanium parts; corrosion resistance score 88.
What is the yield strength of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM has a typical yield strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) and a tensile strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) — stronger than 55% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades). Sintered Ti-6Al-4V machines like wrought Ti — low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide; MIM is normally used precisely to avoid machining beyond thread/bore finishing.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (75/100). GTAW/laser/resistance welding is feasible with full argon shielding and trailing gas; HIPed parts weld far better than porous as-sintered ones, which can outgas.
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Blast, tumble or electropolish; anodise (Type II colour / F86) for medical parts; avoid chlorinated or fluoride media, and hydrogen pick-up during acid pickling.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 150–190 °C into oversized tooling (18–22 % linear sintering shrinkage), solvent/catalytic + thermal debind, then vacuum sinter 1250–1350 °C in a getter-protected retort.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM MIM-SINT and Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM MIM-STA?
MIM-SINT is the default condition — default delivered condition for MIM Ti parts: meets ASTM F2885 / MPIF 35 minimums with residual 2–4 % closed porosity. MIM-STA: highest strength condition for small wear/structural MIM parts; ductility and toughness drop noticeably. Yield strength is 790 MPa in MIM-SINT versus 1,020 MPa in MIM-STA.
How much does Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM cost?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM F2885 — Metal Injection Molded Ti-6Al-4V Components for Surgical Implant Applications — ASTM International (2017)
- MPIF Standard 35 — Materials Standards for Metal Injection Molded Parts — Metal Powder Industries Federation (2018)
- ASTM B348 / ASTM F136 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets; Ti-6Al-4V ELI — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 7 — Powder Metallurgy — ASM International (2015)
- Spherical Ti-6Al-4V powder datasheets (AP&C, Tekna, , ) — Various producers (2024)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.